Volkswagen Corrado License Plate Bulb Size

The Volkswagen Corrado license plate light requires a 3893 bulb size for proper illumination of the rear registration area. Data for the specified lighting component covers the period from 1990 through 1994.

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
1990-1994	3893

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base, specialty application. 12V.	3893

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Additional Notes

The Volkswagen Corrado uses the 3893 bulb for its license plate lighting across the 1990-1994 model years.
The 3893 is an ANSI-standardized bulb type, meaning its physical and electrical characteristics conform to a defined North American specification recognized in both the United States and Canada.
This bulb operates on a 12-volt electrical system, which is standard for passenger vehicles of this era.
The 3893 is a dual-filament bulb, meaning it contains two separate filaments within a single envelope, each capable of operating independently.
It uses a BAY15d bayonet base, a two-pin offset bayonet mount where the two pins are positioned at different heights to ensure the bulb can only be seated in one orientation, preventing incorrect installation.
The 3893 is classified as a specialty application bulb, indicating it is not a general-purpose automotive bulb and is intended for specific fitment contexts rather than broad interchangeable use.
Because the BAY15d base uses offset pins, substituting a bulb with a standard BAY15s single-filament base or a non-offset BAY15d equivalent would result in an incompatible fit.