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1969–1974 · Volkswagen VIN Decoder & Registry
Volkswagen Type 4 411 / 412 VIN Decoder and Registry
Decode classic Volkswagen Type 4 chassis numbers for 411/412 sedan and Variant families using the 41, 42 and 46 model prefixes.
Decoder coverage: 1969–1974
41 two-door sedan family 42 four-door sedan family 46 Variant/wagon family 1969–1974 model-year coding
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What this decoder page is designed to answer.
How the Type 4 / 411 / 412 chassis number is decoded
The Type 4 decoder maps the 41 prefix to the two-door 411/412 sedan family, 42 to the four-door sedan family and 46 to the Variant/wagon family. The model-year digit is interpreted using the same classic Volkswagen format rules that separate late-1960s and 1970s chassis layouts.
What the number does not prove
The prefix identifies the body family but is not a full equipment or market code. PetrolJunky does not infer engine specification, trim or exact completion date unless those facts are separately supported.
Why register the individual car
Type 4 cars are far less common in surviving classic-car databases than Beetles or Buses. Giving them a dedicated registry path makes the decoder more complete without requiring a thin page for every individual trim designation.
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Common questions
Type 4 / 411 / 412 VIN decoder questions
What do the 41, 42 and 46 prefixes mean on a Type 4?
The reviewed mapping uses 41 for two-door sedan, 42 for four-door sedan and 46 for Variant/wagon families.
Does the Type 4 VIN reveal every engine or trim option?
No. The chassis prefix and year code identify the supported body/model family; finer equipment details require other documentation.
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