Here is the link

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5910088

There is always a letter or letters involved with codes. Except for
Vanagons. The N maybe not be present.

Patrick Spragge

From:   John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM,
Date:   08/14/2015 03:10 PM
Subject:        Keys
Sent by:        Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>

Must have new keys.

Removed door handle on my '88 and found the a 4 digit number  on the
little
fork that attaches to the end of the tumbler. That's the only number I see
except for the handle part number.

Locksmith says that 4 digit number is not enough. Should have at least one
letter to designate year or he can't find the right key blank and cutting
profile in his computer.

What say The List. I need your collective wisdom.

Thanks,

John