Volkswagen Fox License Plate Bulb Size

The Volkswagen Fox license plate light utilizes a 3893 bulb size for illumination purposes. Available information covers the specific time period from 1987 through 1993 for the listed vehicle.

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
1987-1993	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 3893 bulb is the sole license plate bulb type specified for the Volkswagen Fox across all listed model years.
The 3893 is an ANSI-standardized bulb, meaning it conforms to a defined set of electrical and physical standards recognized in both the United States and Canada.
The 3893 operates at 12 volts, which is consistent with standard 12-volt automotive electrical systems.
The bulb carries a dual-filament design, meaning it contains two separate filaments within a single envelope, each serving a distinct function.
The 3893 uses a BAY15d bayonet base, a two-pin offset base type where the two pins are positioned at different heights to ensure the bulb can only be seated in one orientation.
The 3893 is classified as a specialty application bulb, indicating it is intended for specific uses rather than general-purpose lighting roles.
The Volkswagen Fox (1987-1993) uses the 3893 bulb for the license plate position across all seven model years covered in the specifications.
The BAY15d base type is not universally interchangeable with other bayonet bases, such as the single-pin BA15s or the same-height dual-pin BAY15s, and substitution with those base types would result in an incompatible fit.