Volkswagen Beetle Tail Light Bulb Size
The Volkswagen Beetle tail light utilizes unique bulb sizes 7443, P21/5W, 97, 1157, 1034, 63, and 1154. Available data covers the range from 1958 through 2019.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
Bulb Size by Year Range
| Years | Bulb Size |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | 7443 (With Halogen Capsule Headlamps) |
| 2012-2016 | 7443 |
| 1998-2010 | 1157 |
| 1978-1979 | 97 |
| 1975-1977 | 1157 |
| 1973-1974 | 97 |
| 1971-1972 | 1157 |
| 1967-1970 | 1034 |
| 1966 | 63 |
| 1965 | 1154 |
| 1963-1964 | 63 |
| 1958-1962 | 1154 |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Bulb Size |
|---|---|
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament wedge bulb (T20). 12V, 21W/5W. | 7443 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W. | 1157 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Variant of 1156. 12V, 13W. | 97 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. Variant of 1157. 12V, 21/5W. | 1034 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA9s base. 12V, 0.63W. | 63 |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. Older variant of 1157. 6V/12V. | 1154 |