Vin number 4997731 trying to find information .. but I can't look up the vin because they all say I need more numbers

You getting that number off the title or off of the frame of car? If title then double check that it matches the car. Typo on titles sometimes.

http://www.oldcarfacts.org/cgi-bin/search.pl -- check this out

http://www.lightner.net/ybdb/serno.html -- this will help confirm its age and parts as original

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php

http://www.type2.com/library/identifi/kuhn8.htm

http://www.volksworld.com/tech-guides/technical- information/volkswagen-chassis-numbers/#60

my vw 2038981 what year? mickey

Use jbugs.com they can decode the vin

How can I register a Volkswagen buggy with a missing vin? number

It's between a late 50'early 60'model and the plate is missing. And I'd like to register it for street use!