Australian Build Numbers

MKA Decoder

Identify the assembly month and year of a Clayton-built Beetle from its local build stamp. Covers MKA (Martin & King) numbers from 1953 and C (Clayton) numbers from August 1957 through 1960.

MKA Decoder

Australian-assembled Beetles were stamped with a unique local build number. Numbers prefixed MKA were assigned by Martin & King Pty Ltd from 1953 until July 1957. When Volkswagen took over the Clayton plant in August 1957, the prefix changed to C (Clayton). Enter the stamp as found on the car.

Numbers are approximate ±1 month. No official records were kept by Volkswagen or Martin & King.

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