Which VW part numbers are on the starter versions diagram for the Mk1 Golf?

This diagram lists 115 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 055 911 023 KX, 055 911 023 K and 068 911 023 EX.

Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?

This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1981 generation (RDW). The factory catalogue records no engine-code restriction on it, so it applies to all engines listed in the factory catalogue for this generation.

Where is the complete Mk1 Golf factory parts catalogue?

The Mk1 Golf Master Parts Catalogue is available in print and as a PDF from Type 19 Specialists at /shop/library/catalogue-mk1-hatch-full/. It carries every plate in this catalogue, not just this one.

Starter versions — Mk1 Golf Engine (1981)

Factory title: Volkswagen Golf (1981) - Starter versions

Generation: Mk1 1981 (RDW) Group: Engine Rebuild step 1 Parts: 120 Primary OEM: 055 911 023 KX, 055 911 023 K, 068 911 023 EX

Starter versions for the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (1981): factory exploded diagram 208000 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 01 Engine, listing 115 OEM part numbers across 120 catalogued positions including 055 911 023 KX, 055 911 023 K and 068 911 023 EX. Published by Type 19 Specialists; the complete Mk1 Golf catalogue is in print as the Mk1 Golf Master Parts Catalogue.

Parts on this diagram

This Mk1 Golf plate lists 115 OEM part numbers across 120 numbered positions.

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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
(1)	Starter	055 911 023 KX
(1)	Starter 12 V/0,8 KW 12 V/0,8 KW	055 911 023 K
(1)	Starter	068 911 023 EX
(1)	Starter	020 911 023 P
(1)	Starter	068 911 023 G
(1)	Starter	055 911 023 BX
(1)	Starter	036 911 023 FX
(1)	Starter	036 911 023 F
(1)	Starter	036 911 023 X
(1)	Starter	055 911 023 AX
(16)	field coil for starter: 1 1	052 911 115
(16)	field coil for starter: 5 5	068 911 115 F
(19)	Socket head bolt for starter: 5 5	068 911 491 C
(22)	Brush holder plate for starter: 5 5	068 911 209 D
(24)	1 set: carbon brushes for starter: 5 5	068 911 215 A
(25)	Pressure spring for starter: 5 5	068 911 219
(25)	Pressure spring for starter: 1 1	113 911 219 A
(26)	commutator bearing housing for starter: 5 5	068 911 211
(27)	starter drive housing for starter: 4 4	055 911 255
(29)	Discont. / replace: 085 911 287357 972 771357 972 742 C 085 911 287357 972 771357 972 742 C	—
(29)	solenoid switch for starter: 1,4 1,4	026 911 287
(29)	solenoid switch for starter: 1,4 1,4	055 911 287 B
(29)	solenoid switch for starter: 5 5	068 911 287 B
(34)	armature for starter: 5 5	068 911 311 D
(34)	armature for starter: 1 1	056 911 311 A
(34)	armature for starter: 3 3	055 911 311 A
(35)	repair kit for starter 5 5	068 911 320
(36)	Freewheel gearbox for starter: 5 5	055 911 335 D
(36)	Freewheel gearbox for starter: 4 4	055 911 335 B
(39)	gearshift lever for starter: 1,4 1,4	311 911 365
(40)	Socket head bolt for starter: 1 1	311 911 383
1	GG,GJ,GF BOSCH BOSCH	6 9 11 023
1	Starter	027 911 023
1	Starter 0,95 KW BOSCH 0,95 KW BOSCH	027 911 023 X
1	GG,GJ,GF BOSCH BOSCH	6 9 11 023
10	Spring washer 8 X 15 X 0,5 8 X 15 X 0,5	N 012 229 3
11	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 15 M 8 X 15	N 010 238 20
12	No longer available GF,GG	—
12	Support GF,GG	036 911 063
13	Hexagon bolt M 6 X 12 M 6 X 12	N 010 212 26
13	Hexagon bolt M 6 X 12 M 6 X 12	N 010 212 14
14	Spring washer A 6 A 6	N 012 227 3
14	Spring washer 6 6	N 012 226 5
15	Washer A 6,4 X 12,5 X 1,6 A 6,4 X 12,5 X 1,6	N 011 524 7
15	Washer 6,4 X 12,5 X 1,6 6,4 X 12,5 X 1,6	N 011 524 23
16	field coil for starter: 4 4	055 911 115
16	field coil for starter: 3 3	055 911 115 A
17	No longer available	—
18	Threaded pin for starter: 1,3 1,3	027 911 145
19	Socket head bolt for starter: 4 4	311 911 145 A
2	Cover plate automatic	055 911 045 A
2	GG PARIS-RHONE PARIS-RHONE	6 9 11 023 D
2	GG PARIS-RHONE PARIS-RHONE	6 9 11 023 D
20	Cover cap for starter: 5 5	113 911 495
20	Cap for starter: 1,3 1,3	052 911 495
21	Washer for starter: 4,5 4,5	059 911 399 A
21	No longer available	—
22	Brush holder plate for starter: 1,3,4 1,3,4	003 911 209
23	Bearing bush for starter: 1,3,4,5 1,3,4,5	049 911 257 A
24	1 set: carbon brushes for starter: 1,3,4 1,3,4	311 911 215 A
25	Pressure spring for starter: 3,4 3,4	055 911 219
26	commutator bearing housing for starter: 1,3,4 1,3,4	056 911 211
27	starter drive housing for starter: 3 3	055 911 255 A
27	starter drive housing for starter: 5 5	068 911 255 J
27	starter drive housing for starter: 1 1	036 911 255
27A	Spacer plate for starter: 5 5	068 911 255 D
27B	bush for starter: 5 5	049 911 257
28	Control unit for glow plug diesel-industrialengine	443 911 261
28	Control unit for glow plug diesel-industrialengine	171 911 261 E
29	solenoid switch for starter: 3 3	027 911 287 A
29	solenoid switch for starter: 3 3	027 911 287
3	AUTOMATIC BOSCH BOSCH	5 9 11 023 A
3	Bracket automatic	055 911 063 A
3	AUTOMATIC BOSCH BOSCH	5 9 11 023 A
30	solenoid switch for starter: 1,4 1,4	068 911 287
30	solenoid switch for starter: also use: 1,4357 972 771357 972 742 C 1,4357 972 771357 972 742 C	085 911 287
31	spring ring 8 8	N 012 038 8
31	spring ring 8 8	N 012 038 7
32	Hexagon nut M 8 M 8	N 011 008 8
33	Hexagon socket head bolt M 5 X 33 M 5 X 33	035 911 299 B
33	countersunk bolt	035 911 299
34	armature for starter: 4 4	055 911 311 B
35	parts kit for armature for starter: 1,3,4 1,3,4	113 911 320 A
35A	Freewheel gearbox for starter: 1 1	052 911 335
36	Freewheel gearbox for starter: 3 3	055 911 335 A
37	Switching sleeve for starter: 3 3	055 911 339
37B	Bearing bush for starter: 1 1	02B 911 213
37B	Bearing bush for starter: 1 1	035 911 213 A
38	Spring for starter: 3 3	003 911 343
39	engaging lever for starter: 3 3	055 911 365
39	engaging lever for starter: 5 5	068 911 365 A
4	Clamp 80-100 X 9 X 0,5 80-100 X 9 X 0,5	N 024 508 3
4	GH,JB,FR,EN,EM,EG BOSCH BOSCH	5 9 11 023 B
4	GH,JB,FR,EN,EM,EG BOSCH BOSCH	5 9 11 023 B
40	Hexagon bolt for starter: 4 4	055 911 383
41	spring ring 6 6	N 012 006 4
42	Hexagon nut M 6 M 6	N 011 006 8
42	Hexagon nut M 6 M 6	N 011 006 24
43	stop ring for starter: 1,3,4 1,3,4	028 911 479
44	Cover cap	113 911 495
45	spring ring 4 4	N 012 004 3
46	fillister hd. bolt M 4 X 6 M 4 X 6	N 014 121 2
47	Spring washer 8 8	N 012 228 3
48	Hexagon nut M 8 M 8	N 011 008 8
49	Hexagon bolt for alternator: M 8 X 651 M 8 X 651	N 010 361 12
5	DIESEL:CR BOSCH BOSCH	8 9 11 023 E
5	DIESEL:CR BOSCH BOSCH	8 9 11 023 E
5	Support diesel-industrialengine	055 911 069 B
5	No longer available	—
50	Socket head bolt withhexagon socket head M 10 X 1353,4,5 M 10 X 1353,4,5	N 044 760 1
51	Washer for starter: 10,5 X 18 X 1,63,4,5 10,5 X 18 X 1,63,4,5	N 011 560 8
52	Wiring set for three-phasealternator industrialengine	867 971 349
53	Bearing bush 12,1 X 14,12 X 14 carburetorindustrialengine 12,1 X 14,12 X 14	014 301 155
6	Washer 5,5 5,5	N 011 540 2
6A	Washer 8,4 X 15 X 1,6 diesel-industrialengine 8,4 X 15 X 1,6	N 011 558 11
7	Spring washer 5 5	N 012 225 3
8	Hexagon nut M 5 M 5	N 011 005 4
8	Hexagon nut M 5 M 5	N 011 005 17
8A	Hexagon nut M 8 diesel-industrialengine M 8	N 011 008 8
9	Washer 8,4 X 15 X 1,6 8,4 X 15 X 1,6	N 011 558 11

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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 Mk1
Model years: 1981
Generation region: RDW
Generation code: 026
Factory group: 01 Engine
Factory subgroup: 208000

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The complete Mk1 Golf parts catalogue in print

Questions about this diagram

Which VW part numbers are on the starter versions diagram for the Mk1 Golf?: This diagram lists 115 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 055 911 023 KX, 055 911 023 K and 068 911 023 EX.
Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?: This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1981 generation (RDW). The factory catalogue records no engine-code restriction on it, so it applies to all engines listed in the factory catalogue for this generation.
Where is the complete Mk1 Golf factory parts catalogue?: The Mk1 Golf Master Parts Catalogue is available in print and as a PDF from Type 19 Specialists at /shop/library/catalogue-mk1-hatch-full/. It carries every plate in this catalogue, not just this one.