Background
There are subtle differences between New Beetle models over the 1998-2010 production span. In terms of the Ute conversion, the major impact is on the re-use of backup and side marker lights.
For 1998-2005 models there is the option to use the original circular backup lights as well as the oval side markers. Post-2005 models incorporate the backup light into the horizontal bumper assembly, and the rectangular side markers are more difficult to incorporate into the curvy Ute body shell.
