Volkswagen Jetta Tail Light Bulb Size

The Volkswagen Jetta tail light utilizes P21W, 12821, P21/5W, and 232 bulb sizes depending on the specific vehicle configuration. Available data for the specified lighting components spans the range from 1980 through 2009.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Inner Tail Light

YearsBulb TypeShop
2015-201812961 (Without LED Tail Lights)Check Price

Outer Tail Light

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
2015-20181157 (Without LED Tail Lights)P21/5WCheck Price

Tail Light

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
2006-20091156P21WCheck Price
20041282112821Check Price
20001282112821Check Price
19991157P21/5WCheck Price
12821 (Late Model)12821Check Price
1993-19981157P21/5WCheck Price
1986-19921282112821Check Price
1985232232Check Price
1980-19841282112821Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description Type Shop
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.12961Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament signalling bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.P21/5WCheck Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.1157Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W.P21WCheck Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W.1156Check Price
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.12821Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb with SV8.5 base. 12V, 3W.232Check Price

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