The VIN for my 1968 VW Beetle is located under the hood, behind the spare tire, on an attached metal plate.
and under the rear seat dead center the hump.
“looking to see if the 72 VW I own is a Beetle or Super Beetle? VIN # 1122369336”
yes it can
decode vin 1973 Volkswagen beetle
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php
$1995.
1966 standard bettle
1968
The indicators are located on the front fenders
On the drivers side dash. You can see it thru the windshield.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/type1.php
One at a time
1968