1971 Volkswagen Thing
The Thing (VW Type 181). The chassis number carries the model and model year; the engine is not encoded.
1812208871
Air-cooled era
Era
Source: NICB VIN manuals 1973-79; Volkswagen chassis-number charts.
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1971 Volkswagen Thing
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VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Model Code | 18 | Thing |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Serial Number | 2208871 | Unit #2208871 |
Basic Information
MakeVolkswagen
ModelThing
Year1971
ManufacturerVolkswagen
EraAir-cooled era
Engine & Details
Pattern SourceVolkswagen