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

This diagram lists 14 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 055 253 209 AA, 171 253 609 A and 055 253 609 Q.

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: 20 Primary OEM: 055 253 209 AA, 171 253 609 A, 055 253 609 Q

Emission control versions for the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (1977 - 1978): factory exploded diagram 19050 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 17 Exhaust system, listing 14 OEM part numbers across 20 catalogued positions including 055 253 209 AA, 171 253 609 A and 055 253 609 Q. 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 14 OEM part numbers across 20 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
	emission control versions 1.6 ltr. lhd EG;FR 1.6 ltr. lhd	—
	emission control versions 1.6 ltr. "J..":EE,EF,EH 1.6 ltr.	—
(10)	Front silencer M >> EG 065 000	055 253 209 AA
(11)	Rear silencer M EG 065 001>>	171 253 609 A
(11)	Rear silencer M >> EG 065 000	055 253 609 Q
(4)	Catalytic converter	055 131 701 PX
(4)	No longer available	—
10	Front silencer FR	171 253 209
10	Front silencer M EG 065 001>>	171 253 209
11	Rear silencer FR	531 253 609
2	Exhaust pipe	055 253 091 N
3	corrugated pipe	055 253 157 B
3	No longer available	—
4	Catalytic converter	055 131 701 P
6	Intermediate pipe	055 253 405 D
7	Intermediate pipe	055 253 201 G
7	No longer available	—
8	Rear silencer	171 253 609 C
9	Exhaust pipe	161 253 091 C
9	No longer available	—

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
Variant tags: petrol_8v_base
Factory group: 17 Exhaust system
Factory subgroup: 19050

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 19040
Emission control versions 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 19030

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 14 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 055 253 209 AA, 171 253 609 A and 055 253 609 Q.
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.