Which MK2 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?

This plate is from the MK2 Golf 1986 generation (RDW). The parts on it carry the engine codes GX, MH, NZ, RF and RH.

Where is the complete MK2 Golf factory parts catalogue?

The Mk2 Golf Master Parts Catalogue is available in print and as a PDF from Type 19 Specialists at /shop/library/catalogue-mk2-full/. It carries every plate in this catalogue, not just this one.

Exhaust pipe catalystfor models emission control system — MK2 Golf Exhaust System (1986)

Factory title: Volkswagen Golf (1986) - Exhaust manifolds

Generation: MK2 1986 (RDW) Group: Exhaust system Parts: 45 Primary OEM: 357 253 137, 191 131 701 H, 191 131 701 HX

Exhaust pipe catalystfor models emission control system for the Volkswagen Golf Mk2 (1986): factory exploded diagram 71010 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 17 Exhaust system, listing 42 OEM part numbers across 45 catalogued positions including 357 253 137, 191 131 701 H and 191 131 701 HX. Parts on this plate carry the engine codes GX, MH, NZ, RF and RH. Published by Type 19 Specialists; the complete MK2 Golf catalogue is in print as the Mk2 Golf Master Parts Catalogue.

Parts on this diagram

This MK2 Golf plate lists 42 OEM part numbers across 45 numbered positions.

56 hotspots (partial)

Exploded view from the factory parts catalogue. Click a row in the parts table to highlight its position on this diagram. Click any position on the diagram to scroll to its row.

№	Description	Part number
	Exhaust pipe with catalystfor models with emissioncontrol system front 1.3 ltr. NZ,RC,MH,NU front 1.3 ltr. NZMH	—
	Exhaust pipe with catalystfor models with emissioncontrol system MH,NU,PN,GX,HM,RF,RH;"CH.":HM MHGXRFRH	—
	Exhaust pipe with catalystfor models with emissioncontrol system front 1.6/1.8 Ltr. PN,GX,RF,RH;"CH.":HM front 1.6/1.8 Ltr. GXRFRH	—
(14)	seal ring For vehicles with retrofittedexhaust gas treatment system(conversion : 01/90 >> 12/95 ) 50/45/42 MH 50/45/42 MH	357 253 137
(26)	Catalytic converter "J..":GX GX	191 131 701 H
(26)	Catalytic converter "J..":GX GX	191 131 701 HX
(26)	Catalytic converter	191 131 701 HX
(26)	Catalytic converter	165 131 701 FX
1	Exhaust pipe(long-life version)	1H0 253 091 AA
1	Exhaust pipe(long-life version)	191 253 091 AF
10	Washer A 8,4 A 8,4	N 011 525 13
10	Washer 8,4 X 16 X 1,6 8,4 X 16 X 1,6	N 011 525 27
11	hexagon nut, self-locking M 8 M 8	N 022 146 4
12	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 55 M 8 X 55	N 010 352 10
13	hexagon nut, self-locking M 8 M 8	N 022 146 4
14	seal ring 50/45/42 50/45/42	443 253 137 B
15	Catalytic converter MH,NU MH	191 131 701 J
15	Catalytic converter MH,NU MH	191 131 701 JX
16	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 42 M 8 X 42	N 010 353 3
16A	Threaded pin M 8 X 45 M 8 X 45	N 014 469 1
17	hexagon nut, self-locking M 8 M 8	N 022 146 4
18	Exhaust pipe(long-life version)	191 253 091 AP
19	Clamp spring	161 253 111
2	Seal	036 253 115 A
20	1 set of slip ring with clampsprings for front exhaust pipe	161 298 115
21	Guard plate PN,RF,GX,RH,"CH.":HM RFGXRH	191 253 701 Q
22	Hexagon bolt M 6 X 75 M 6 X 75	N 010 311 4
23	Washer 6,4 X 18 X 1,6 6,4 X 18 X 1,6	N 011 666 15
23	Washer B 6,1 X 18 X 2 B 6,1 X 18 X 2	N 011 666 10
24	hexagon nut, self-locking M 6 M 6	N 011 183 11
24	hexagon nut, self-locking M 6 M 6	N 011 183 12
25	Hexagon bolt M 6 X 15 M 6 X 15	N 010 215 27
25	Hexagon bolt M 6 X 15 M 6 X 15	N 010 215 13
26	Catalytic converter	165 131 701 F
27	seal ring 50/45/42 50/45/42	443 253 137 B
28	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 42 M 8 X 42	N 010 353 3
29	hexagon nut, self-locking M 8 M 8	N 022 146 4
3	hexagon nut, self-locking M 8 M 8	N 022 146 4
4	Rubber bush	823 253 149 A
5	strap	191 253 197 A
6	Spacer pipe	431 253 205 B
7	Washer 8,4 X 33 X 2 8,4 X 33 X 2	N 904 772 01
8	Bracket	861 253 253
9	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 30 M 8 X 30	N 010 244 16
9	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 30 M 8 X 30	N 010 244 21

From the Type 19 workshop

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Fitment and applicability

What this plate covers, as the factory catalogue records it — nothing here is inferred from the part names.

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf Mk2
Model years: 1986
Generation region: RDW
Generation code: 064
Engine codes on this plate: GX, MH, NZ, RF, RH
Variant tags: petrol_8v_base, petrol_8v_gti_or_gl
Factory group: 17 Exhaust system
Factory subgroup: 71010

Related factory diagrams

Other published exhaust system plates for the MK2 Golf in this catalogue.

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Exhaust pipecorrugated pipe front silencer rear silencer 1984 · subgroup 71000
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Intermediate pipe front silencer rear silencer 1984 · subgroup 74000
Exhaust manifolds 1984 · subgroup 70002
Exhaust manifolds hz gt ez hm gx gu hv pn mh nu diesel 1986 · subgroup 70000

The complete MK2 Golf parts catalogue in print

Questions about this diagram

Which VW part numbers are on the exhaust pipe catalystfor models emission control system diagram for the MK2 Golf?: This diagram lists 42 OEM part numbers for the MK2 Golf. The first three are 357 253 137, 191 131 701 H and 191 131 701 HX.
Which MK2 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?: This plate is from the MK2 Golf 1986 generation (RDW). The parts on it carry the engine codes GX, MH, NZ, RF and RH.
Where is the complete MK2 Golf factory parts catalogue?: The Mk2 Golf Master Parts Catalogue is available in print and as a PDF from Type 19 Specialists at /shop/library/catalogue-mk2-full/. It carries every plate in this catalogue, not just this one.