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

This diagram lists 22 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 055 253 091 M F FF, 533 253 201 C and 175 131 701.

Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?

This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1979 - 1980 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 (1979 - 1980)

Factory title: Volkswagen Golf (1979 - 1980) - Exhaust manifolds

Generation: Mk1 1979 - 1980 (RDW) Group: Exhaust system Parts: 23 Primary OEM: 055 253 091 M F FF, 533 253 201 C, 175 131 701

Emission control versions for the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (1979 - 1980): factory exploded diagram 45020 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 17 Exhaust system, listing 22 OEM part numbers across 23 catalogued positions including 055 253 091 M F FF, 533 253 201 C and 175 131 701. 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 22 OEM part numbers across 23 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 GH,JB,FV,FN,EM	—
-	Intermediate pipe for cat. conv.:For vehicles with retrofittedexhaust gas treatment system F 53 A 0000 001>> 175 131 701 JB 175 131 701	533 253 201 C
-	Catalytic converter F 53 A 0000 001>> JB	175 131 701
(2)	Exhaust pipe(long-life version)For vehicles with retrofittedexhaust gas treatment system GOLF CABRIO,JETTA,GOLF:JB	171 253 091 L
(3)	Exhaust pipe with catalyst(long-life version)For vehicles with retrofittedexhaust gas treatment system F 53 A 0000 001>> JB	171 253 206 X
(3)	Exhaust pipe for cat. conv.:For vehicles with retrofittedexhaust gas treatment system F 53 A 0000 001>> 175 131 701 JB 175 131 701	533 253 091 E
(3)	Exhaust pipe with catalyst(long-life version)For vehicles with retrofittedexhaust gas treatment system F 53 A 0000 001>> JB	171 253 206
(4)	Corr. tube with catalytic conv For vehicles with retrofittedexhaust gas treatment system GOLF CABRIO,JETTA,GOLF:JB	171 253 206 A
(4)	Corr. tube with catalytic conv For vehicles with retrofittedexhaust gas treatment system GOLF CABRIO,JETTA,GOLF:JB	171 253 206 AX
(5)	Intermediate pipe For vehicles with retrofittedexhaust gas treatment system GOLF CABRIO,JETTA,GOLF:JB	171 253 201 D
(6)	Front silencer(long-life version)For vehicles with retrofittedexhaust gas treatment system F 53 A 0000 001>> JB	161 253 209 C
(8)	Rear silencer JETTA:JB,GH,EM	161 253 609 F
1	Exhaust pipe F 159 2800 001>>F 16 A 0000 001>>F 179 3000 001>>F >> 539 2200 000 JB,GHEM,JB,GHEJ,FN,FVJB,GH,EMFN,FV,JB	055 253 091 N
2	Exhaust pipe F 159 2800 001>>F 16 A 0000 001>>F 179 3000 001>>F >> 539 2200 000 EM,JB,GHEM,JB,GHEM,FN,FV,JB,GHFN,FV,JB	055 253 091 M
2	Exhaust pipe F 159 2800 001>>F 16 A 0000 001>>F 179 3000 001>>F >> 539 2200 000 supplied alternatively: MIT FKZ "FFF" EM,JB,GHEM,JB,GHEM,FN,FV,JB,GHFN,FV,JB MIT FKZ "FFF"	055 253 091 M
3	Exhaust pipe F 53 A 0000 001>> JB,GH	171 253 091 E
4	corrugated pipe	055 253 157 A
5	Intermediate pipe F 159 2800 001>>F 16 A 0000 001>>F 179 3000 001>>F >> 539 2200 000 JB,GHEM,JB,GHEM,FN,FV,JB,GHFN,FV,JB	055 253 201 C
6	Front silencer GOLF,JETTA:JB	161 253 209
6	Front silencer F 53 A 0000 001>> JB,GH	161 253 209
7	Rear silencer SCIR.:EM	531 253 609
8	Rear silencer GOLF,SCIR.:FV,JB,GH;GOLF:EM	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: 1979 - 1980
Generation region: RDW
Generation code: 027
Factory group: 17 Exhaust system
Factory subgroup: 45020

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
Emission control versions 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 19050
Exhaust manifolds diesel industrial engine 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 20010
Exhaust pipe exhaust manifolds front 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 20000
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 22 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 055 253 091 M F FF, 533 253 201 C and 175 131 701.
Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?: This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1979 - 1980 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.