Volkswagen Transporter front and rear side marker bulbs utilize a 1895 bulb size across both positions. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 1968 to 1979.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Volkswagen Transporter uses the 1895 bulb for both front and rear side marker positions across the 1968-1979 model years.
The 1895 is classified as an ANSI-standard bulb recognized in the United States and Canada, meaning it conforms to a standardized specification shared across many North American vehicle applications.
The 1895 bulb belongs to the T5 form factor, which refers to a miniature wedge-base construction. The wedge base eliminates the need for a separate metal socket, as the glass envelope itself acts as the retaining element.
The 1895 operates at 12 volts, consistent with the standard electrical system voltage found in passenger and light commercial vehicles of that era.
At 0.9 watts, the 1895 draws very low current, which is typical for side marker applications where the primary function is visibility rather than illumination intensity.
Because the same bulb size is specified for both the front and rear side marker positions on the Volkswagen Transporter, a single bulb type serves both locations across the entire 1968-1979 range covered by these specifications.