1956 Beetle
Type 1 · Sedan & Cabriolet · Type 1
12
Production Months
14
Paint Colors
3
Engine Codes
227
M-Codes
Production Timeline
| Month | Chassis Start |
|---|---|
| January | 1089 519 |
| February | 1117 569 |
| March | 1146 396 |
| April | 1173 573 |
| May | 1201 428 |
| June | 1231 530 |
| July | 1246 318 |
| August | 1276 742 |
| September | 1305 700 |
| October | 1338 159 |
| November | 1368 326 |
| December | 1394 119 |
Factory Colors (14)
Almond GreenL316
Cabriolet
BlackL41
Cabriolet · Sedan
Coral redL351
Sedan
Diamond greenL412
Sedan
Horizon blueL331
Sedan
Inca redL258
Cabriolet
Iris blueL232
Cabriolet
Jungle greenL315
Sedan
Nile beigeL370
Sedan
Polar silverL324
Sedan
Prairie-beigeL378
Sedan
Sepia silverL374
Cabriolet
Shetland greyL329
Cabriolet
Strato silverL227
Sedan
Engine Options (3)
| Code | Displacement |
|---|---|
| 2 | 1200cc |
| 3 | 1200cc |
| 4 | 1200cc |
Upholstery (19)
Cabriolet
P125Blue
clothK134Blue
leatheretteP128Green
clothP126Grey
clothK158Light beige
leatheretteK155Reddish beige
leatheretteP127Rusty-red
clothP127Rusty-red
clothK159Tomato Red
leatheretteK159Tomato red
leatheretteSedan
P125Blue
clothP125Blue
clothP130Copper-red
clothP128Green
clothP128Green
clothP126Grey
clothP131Light beige
clothP131Light beige
clothP127Rusty red
clothTrim & Interior (109)
armrest
Ks18Blue
SedanKs17Brown
SedanKs17Brown
SedanKs17Brown
Sedanassist strap
Ks19Light beige
SedanKs19Light beige
SedanKs19Light beige
SedanKs21Light grey
SedanFront Carpet
T107Blue grey
SedanT107Blue grey
CabrioletT107Blue grey
SedanT107Blue-grey
SedanT107Blue-grey
CabrioletT106Diamond green
SedanT108Green
CabrioletT106Grey beige
SedanT106Grey beige
SedanT106Grey beige
SedanT108Grey green
SedanT108Grey green
SedanT106Grey-beige
CabrioletT106Grey-beige
Cabrioletconvertible headliner
L31
CabrioletH110Brown beige
SedanH109Grey
SedanH108Grey beige
SedanH108Grey beige
SedanH108Grey beige
SedanH120Light beige
SedanH120Light beige
SedanH120Light beige
SedanV1Light brown
CabrioletH122Light grey
SedanConvertible Top
V1Black
CabrioletL31Light grey
Cabrioletconvertible top alternate
V2Grey
CabrioletDoor Panel
Ks3Blue
CabrioletKs6Green
SedanKs4Red
CabrioletKs4Red
SedanKs4Red
Cabrioletfloor mat
Black
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
SedanHeadliner
U117Brown beige
SedanU111Grey
CabrioletU111Grey
SedanU110Grey beige
SedanU110Grey beige
SedanU110Grey beige
SedanU119Grey-beige
CabrioletU130Light beige
SedanU130Light beige
SedanU130Light beige
SedanU118Light brown
CabrioletU118Light brown
CabrioletU132Light grey
Sedanrim outer
L41Black
Cabrioletrunning board mat
Black
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanSunroof Seal
V1Black
SedanV43Coral red
SedanV29Dark blue
CabrioletV42Grey beige
SedanV44Horizon blue
SedanV37Jungle green
SedanV34Nile beige
SedanV35Polar silver
SedanV41Prairie-beige
SedanV17Sahara beige
CabrioletV24Strato silver
SedanV16Texas brown
Cabrioletwheel disc
L233Dark blue
CabrioletL81Parchment white
CabrioletL87Pearl white
SedanL329Shetland grey
CabrioletL277Silver beige
SedanL277Silver beige
SedanL277Silver beige
SedanL277Silver beige
SedanL82Silver white
SedanL82Silver white
SedanL328Steel grey
SedanL328Steel grey
CabrioletFactory 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 |