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

This diagram lists 12 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 055 253 091 M F FF, 068 253 157 and 036 253 103.

Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?

This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1977 - 1978 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.

Emission control versions — Mk1 Golf Exhaust System (1977 - 1978)

Factory title: Volkswagen Golf (1977 - 1978) - Emission control versions

Generation: Mk1 1977 - 1978 (RDW) Group: Exhaust system Parts: 16 Primary OEM: 055 253 091 M F FF, 068 253 157, 036 253 103

Emission control versions for the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (1977 - 1978): factory exploded diagram 19030 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 17 Exhaust system, listing 12 OEM part numbers across 16 catalogued positions including 055 253 091 M F FF, 068 253 157 and 036 253 103. 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 12 OEM part numbers across 16 numbered positions.

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	055 253 091 M F FF
	emission control versions 1.5 Ltr. DIESEL:CK 1.5 Ltr.	—
	emission control versions 1.1 ltr. FA,FJ 1.1 ltr.	—
(7)	No longer available M >> CK 055 589	—
(7)	Flex hose with one-wayflange M >> CK 055 589	068 253 157
1	Exhaust pipe	036 253 103
2	corrugated pipe	871 253 177
3	Intermediate pipe	036 253 201
4	Rear silencer	171 253 609 C
5	Exhaust pipe	055 253 091 M
5	Exhaust pipe	055 253 091 M
6	Exhaust pipe	055 253 091 N
7	corrugated pipe	055 253 157 A
8	No longer available	—
8	Front silencer	068 253 209 A
9	Rear silencer	171 253 609 C

From the Type 19 workshop

Volkswagen Golf Mk1 work in the Type 19 workshop — the same cars these exhaust system diagrams are drawn from.

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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: 1977 - 1978
Generation region: RDW
Generation code: 001
Factory group: 17 Exhaust system
Factory subgroup: 19030

Related factory diagrams

Other published exhaust system plates for the Mk1 Golf in this catalogue.

Front silencer rear silencer intermediate pipe catalytic 1975 - 1976 · subgroup 21000
Exhaust pipe exhaust manifolds front 1975 - 1976 · subgroup 20000
Front silencer rear silencer intermediate pipe 1975 - 1976 · subgroup 20010
Exhaust pipe exhaust manifolds front 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 20000
Front silencer rear silencer intermediate pipe 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 20020
Exhaust manifolds diesel industrial engine 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 20010
Emission control versions 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 19050
Emission control versions 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 19040

The complete Mk1 Golf parts catalogue in print

Questions about this diagram

Which VW part numbers are on the emission control versions diagram for the Mk1 Golf?: This diagram lists 12 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 055 253 091 M F FF, 068 253 157 and 036 253 103.
Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?: This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1977 - 1978 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.