The Type 4 was available in three different body styles. Each body style was available in either right-hand or left-hand drive. So each combination had it's own "Type" designation. Being familiar with these numbers makes it easier to understand any factory literature about the Type 4.

You'll notice that the types ending with an odd number are left hand drive and the ones ending with an even number are right hand drive. This is common to most all VW models.

Type 4 Model 411 2 door Sedan "L" LHD Model 412 2 door Sedan "L" RHD Model 415 2 door Sedan LHD Model 416 2 door Sedan RHD

Type 4 Model 421 4-door Sedan "L" LHD Model 422 4-door Sedan "L" RHD Model 425 4-door Sedan LHD Model 426 4-door Sedan RHD

Type 4 Variant Model 461 Squareback Sedan (Variant) "L" LHD Model 462 Squareback Sedan (Variant) "L" RHD Model 465 Squareback Sedan (Variant) LHD Model 466 Squareback Sedan (Variant) RHD