Volkswagen Passat Brake Bulb Size

The Volkswagen Passat brake light utilizes 7440, P21W, P21/4W, and P21/5W bulb sizes depending on the specific vehicle configuration. The provided data covers a range from 1990 through 2021.

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

Brake

YearsBulb Size
2016-20217440 (With Halogen Capsule Headlamps)
2012-2015P21W
2002-2005P21/4W
2001P21/4W
P21/5W (Early Model)
2000P21W
1998-1999P21/5W
1995-1997P21W
1990-1994P21/5W

Center High Mount Stop Light

YearsBulb Size
200112961 (Early Model)
1990-200012961

Bulb Specifications

Description Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament wedge bulb (T20). 12V, 21W.7440
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W.P21W
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament signalling bulb with BAZ15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/4W.P21/4W
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament signalling bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.P21/5W
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.12961

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