Phillips H1VPB2 Fog Light Bulb - Front, High Beam, High Beam and Low Beam or Low Beam

Phillips VisionPlus H1 Fog Light Bulb

The Phillips VisionPlus H1VPB2 is a 12-volt halogen bulb built for drivers who want clearer forward lighting from a DOT approved replacement. With a clear glass design, 55-watt output, and VisionPlus optics, it is engineered to deliver up to 60% more vision than standard minimum legal low-beam requirements, helping improve visibility on the road.

Key Features

• Halogen VisionPlus bulb with clear glass construction
• 12V, 55W output for exterior lighting applications
• DOT approved for road use
• P14,5s base type with C-8 filament design
• Fits a wide range of vehicles including Ford Focus, Ford Escape, Volkswagen Amarok, and Audi A1 applications
• Part number H1VPB2 for easy catalog lookup

VisionPlus Product Line Details

Phillips VisionPlus is the brand’s enhanced-visibility halogen line. This bulb line is focused on improving usable forward light without changing the basic halogen format, making it a practical choice for drivers replacing an H1 bulb in fog light, high beam, or low beam positions where listed.

Detailed Description

The Phillips H1VPB2 uses halogen bulb technology with a clear bulb finish and glass construction for consistent light output. Its 0.33-inch diameter and 2.46-inch length support OE-style fitment in applications calling for an H1 bulb with a P14,5s base. The VisionPlus design is intended to increase forward visibility while staying within standard 12V, 55W electrical requirements. This part cross-references H1-55NH/BP2 and BPH1ND2 for the same application.

Fitment coverage includes long-tail applications such as Fits 2018-2020 Ford Escape, high beam for vehicles with HID headlights; Fits 2015-2018 Ford Focus, high beam for vehicles with halogen capsule headlights; Fits 2007-2013 BMW X5, high beam for vehicles with halogen capsule headlights; and Fits 2002-2008 Audi A6, high beam for vehicles with halogen capsule headlights. It also appears in Ford EcoSport, Volkswagen Amarok, Hyundai Creta, Kia Rio, and Mercedes-Benz A200 applications where an H1 bulb is specified.

Common Uses

• Restoring dim, worn, or aging halogen lighting output
• Replacing a failed H1 bulb in high beam or low beam applications
• Improving forward visibility in fog light or projector-style headlamp setups where listed
• Addressing uneven light output between left and right lamps
• Maintaining DOT approved lighting performance in supported vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the bulb base type, voltage, wattage, and position before installation. This H1 bulb is listed across multiple positions including high beam, low beam, front, and N/A fitments, so confirm the exact application in your vehicle’s lighting system. Handle the glass bulb carefully and avoid touching the glass surface with bare hands during installation. For best results, replace bulbs in matched pairs when light output has noticeably changed between sides.

Quality Assurance

Phillips VisionPlus bulbs are built to meet DOT approval requirements and are backed by Phillips’ established lighting engineering standards. The H1VPB2 is designed as a direct halogen replacement for supported applications, with fitment coverage spanning 1986-2020 vehicles across Ford, Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Kia, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, and more.