1953 Beetle
Type 1 · Sedan & Cabriolet · Type 1
12
Production Months
14
Paint Colors
0
Engine Codes
227
M-Codes
Production Timeline
| Month | Chassis Start |
|---|---|
| January | 1-0440292 |
| February | 1-0451 312 |
| March | 1-0464 207 |
| April | 1-0476 152 |
| May | 1-0487 413 |
| June | 1-0501 382 |
| July | 1-0509 668 |
| August | 1-0522 314 |
| September | 1-0536 873 |
| October | 1-0551 743 |
| November | 1-0565 499 |
| December | 1-0579 682 |
Factory Colors (14)
Atlantic GreenL19
Sedan
AzurL36
Cabriolet · Sedan
BeigeL71
Cabriolet
Beige GreenL210
Cabriolet
BlackL41
Cabriolet · Sedan
Chestnut BrownL73
Sedan
MaroonL55
Cabriolet
Metallic BeigeL273
Cabriolet
Metallic BlueL35
Sedan
MignonetteL14
Cabriolet
Navy BlueL34
Cabriolet
Pastel GreenL11
Sedan
Sahara BeigeL272
Sedan
Sand ColoredL90
Sedan
Upholstery (16)
Cabriolet
P115/P116 Beige or Gray beige
clothP115Beige
clothP115Beige
clothP118Beige brown
clothP119Brownish beige
clothP116Grayish beige
clothP121Green
clothP120Greyish blue
clothSedan
P115Beige
clothP115Beige
clothP115Beige
clothP115Beige
clothP115Beige
clothP115Beige
clothP116Gray
clothP116Greyish beige
clothTrim & Interior (92)
Front Carpet
T106Gray beige
CabrioletT106Grayish-beige
SedanT106Greyish beige
CabrioletT106Greyish beige
CabrioletT106Greyish beige
CabrioletT106Greyish beige
CabrioletT106Greyish beige
CabrioletT106Greyish beige
SedanT106Greyish beige
CabrioletT106Greyish beige
CabrioletT106Greyish beige
SedanT106Greyish beige
SedanT106Greyish beige
SedanT106Greyish beige
SedanT106Greyish beige
SedanT106Greyish-beige
SedanRear Carpet
T106Gray beige
CabrioletT106Grayish-beige
SedanT106Greyish beige
SedanT106Greyish beige
CabrioletT106Greyish beige
CabrioletT106Greyish beige
CabrioletT106Greyish beige
CabrioletT106Greyish beige
CabrioletT106Greyish beige
CabrioletT106Greyish beige
CabrioletT106Greyish beige
SedanT106Greyish beige
SedanT106Greyish beige
SedanT106Greyish beige
SedanT106Greyish beige
SedanT106Greyish-beige
Sedanconvertible headliner
Beige or gray
CabrioletV3U110 Beige
CabrioletV4U110 Beige
CabrioletV31U111 Grey
CabrioletV4U112 Brownish beige
CabrioletV21U112 Brownish beige
CabrioletV6U113 Green
CabrioletV2U114 Greyish blue
CabrioletConvertible Top
V21Beige rose
CabrioletV4Dark Brown
CabrioletV4Dark brown
CabrioletV3Dark green
CabrioletV2Grey
CabrioletV31Light grey
CabrioletV6Pastel Red
Cabrioletconvertible top alternate
V1/V2 Black or Gray
CabrioletHeadliner
U110Beige
SedanU110Beige
SedanU110Beige
SedanU110Beige
SedanU110Beige
SedanU110Beige
SedanU111Grey
SedanU111Grey
Sedanrim outer
L72Dark brown
CabrioletL15Dark green
Cabrioletrunning board mat
Black
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletSunroof Seal
V19Atlantic green
SedanV1Black
SedanV4Chestnut brown
SedanV25Iceland Green
SedanV20Metallic blue
SedanV20Metallic blue
SedanV17Sahara beige
SedanV8Sand colored
Sedanwheel disc
L211Bluish green
CabrioletL77Dark beige
SedanL16Light Green
SedanL81Parchment white
CabrioletL56Pastel red
CabrioletL56Pastel red
SedanL58Ruby
SedanL274Sand beige
CabrioletL23Silver gray
CabrioletL57Tile red
SedanFactory Option Codes (227)
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| M1 | Chrome bumpers, hub caps, tail pipes, front flashing indicators, hood and door handles; additionally with moldings and p… |
| M1 | Torsion bar front axle and swing type rear axle instead of suspension struts and double joint rear axle from Chassis No.… |
| M2 | US Equipment |
| M2 | Sealed beam headlights |
| M3 | Column mounted ignition and speedometer pod without ignition key Forums thread |
| M4 | Spare tire and tube (no wheel) Seen on Swedish '51 |
| M4 | 4-speed manual transmission with double-joint axle from Chassis No. 119 000 001 up to 110 3100 000 from Chassis No. 119 … |
| M5 | Saxomat; 34 bhp engine from Engine No. 5 000 001 up to 9 800 000 from Engine No. D 0 000 001 up to D 0 095 049 from Engi… |
| M6 | Front axle support and reinforced rear torsion bars from Chassis No. 110 2141 186 up to 110 3100 000 from Chassis No. 11… |
| M7 | Unknown Seen on Swedish '51, Swedish '53, Irish '53 and RHD London-delivered Beetles |
| M8 | Without battery Seen on '54 Cabriolet Seen on '59 Cabriolet |
| M9 | Unknown - Yellow taillights? Seen on '50 Deluxe, '52 Sedan, '53 Sedan, Portugal '51 11C, and Ireland '53 |
| M9 | Automatic transmission; 37 bhp engine from Engine No. E 0 015 982 up to E 0 020 100 from Engine No. E 0 020 101 up to E … |
| M10 | Unknown Seen on '50 Deluxe, '54 Cabriolet, Portugal '51 11C, and '52/'53/'54 Sedans |
| M12 | Exhaust Emissions Indicator from Chassis No. 115 2000 001 up to 115 2600 000 from Chassis No. 115 2000 001 up to 117 220… |
| M14 | "Volkswagen" instead of VW 1300 and VW 1500 from Chassis No. 116 000 001 |
| M17 | Lap safety belt mounting points up to Chassis No. 116 1021 300 |
| M18 | Larger reflectors in the brake/indicator light |
| M19 | Without headlamp flasher from Chassis No. 116 000 001 up to 118 1016 100 from Chassis No. 119 000 001 up to 119 1200 000 |
| M20 | Speedometer in miles |
| M21 | Both doors lockable from outside from Chassis No. 5 888 185 up to 6 502 399 from Chassis No. 115 000 001 up to 117 999 0… |
| M22 | Sealed-beam headlight (angled) With emergency light system up to Chassis No. 116 1021 300 |
| M23 | Comprising: M 227: sealed-beam headlights, flashing indicators with side marking lights, red taillights, padded instrume… |
| M26 | Activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapor from Chassis No 110 2000 001 |
| M27 | Lap belt retracting fixture from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 |
| M27 | Compliance with US (west coast) exhaust emission standards from Chassis No. 112 2000 001 |
| M30 | Headlamp flasher with simultaneous license plate illumination |
| M32 | Brake/indicator light up to Chassis No. 4 010 994 |
| M32 | Lockable fuel tank cap |
| M34 | Parking lamp warning light side-mounted flashing indicators and rear reflectors from Chassis No. 116 000 001 up to 116 1… |
| M35 | Unknown Seen on Portugal '51 11C |
| M37 | Without emergency light system |
| M38 | Without front passenger seat Seen on '69 Beetle |
| M39 | Without rear bench and backrest |
| M40 | Speedometer with fuel gauge from Chassis No. 112 2000 001 |
| M42 | Complies with Belgian market regulations |
| M42 | Tires for re-export to foreign customer, duty-free |
| M44 | Whitewall tires for re-export to foreign customer, duty-free |
| M46 | Side mounted flashing indicators up to Chassis No. 116 463 102 and from Chassis No. 118 000 001 |
| M47 | Back-up light from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 from Chassis No. 118 000 001 |
| M48 | Police interior, dark green panels and perforated vinyl seats |
| M49 | Unknown Seen on Irish '53 |
| M50 | Dual circuit brake warning light from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000 from Chassis No. 111 2000 001 |
| M50 | Short distance interference for wiper motor |
| M52 | 37 bhp engine and equalizer spring from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000 40 bhp engine and equalizer spring fr… |
| M53 | Cloth upholstery instead of leatherette from Chassis No. 119 000 001 |
| M54 | Lockable glove compartment lid from Chassis No. 118 000 001 |
| M55 | Steering lock with ignition starter switch from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 119 1200 000 M 055 (117 000 001 - 119 1 20… |
| M55 | Thermostat controlled flap in lid in the back From 114 2 000 001 to 134 2 000 001 |
| M58 | Bumper guards with rubber facings |
| M58 | Overriders front and rear from Chassis No. 110 2000 001 |
| M59 | Gearshift lock up to Chassis No. 146 1021 300 Thermostat-controlled carburetor pre-heating 37 bhp engine from Engine No.… |
| M60 | Eberspacher heater |
| M61 | Unknown Seen on 1967 Beetle built in Belgium for the Britain market |
| M62 | Water container with decreased air capacity and additional air hose; additional rear view mirror, outer, right, convex |
| M63 | Unknown Seen on '52 Sedan |
| M67 | 77 amp hour battery, 6 V up to Chassis No. 117 999 000 from Chassis No. 118 000 001 |
| M68 | Unknown Seen on '52/'53 Sedan |
| M73 | Unknown Seen on Irish '53 |
| M74 | Mud flaps rear |
| M79 | Upholstery, Stone Beige/Fur Grey |
| M79 | Seats upholstered in perforated vinyl |
| M79 | Upholstery, Grey/Blue |
| M80 | Disc brakes instead of drum brakes from Chassis No. 119 000 001 |
| M82 | Front indicators with lateral light diffusion from Chassis No. 116 463 103 up to 117 999 000 |
| M82 | Mounting parts for first aid kit from Chassis No. 111 2000 001 |
| M83 | Unknown Seen on '54 Sedan |
| M83 | Warning triangle |
| M86 | VW 1200 (without equalizer spring) from Chassis No. 117 483 306 up to 117 999 000 |
| M87 | 37 bhp engine Single circuit drum brakes: from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 Dual circuit drum brakes: from … |
| M88 | 34 bhp engine Single circuit drum brakes: from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 Dual circuit drum brakes: from … |
| M89 | Laminated windshield glass |
| M93 | Hinged quarter windows |
| M94 | Handle for rear hood, lockable |
| M95 | VW-Radio Wolfsburg |
| M96 | Blaupunkt Radio Hamburg |
| M96 | Blaupunkt Radio Frankfurt |
| M97 | AM/FM Radio Blaupunkt |
| M97 | VW Radio Emden |
| M98 | VW-Radio Ingolstadt |