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

This diagram lists 30 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 055 253 091 M F FF, 025 251 509 A and 171 253 206.

Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?

This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1982 - 1983 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 (1982 - 1983)

Factory title: Volkswagen Golf (1982 - 1984) - Exhaust manifolds

Generation: Mk1 1982 - 1983 (RDW) Group: Exhaust system Parts: 31 Primary OEM: 055 253 091 M F FF, 025 251 509 A, 171 253 206

Emission control versions for the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (1982 - 1983): factory exploded diagram 70020 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 17 Exhaust system, listing 30 OEM part numbers across 31 catalogued positions including 055 253 091 M F FF, 025 251 509 A and 171 253 206. 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 30 OEM part numbers across 31 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 JB,GH,EM,EW,HN,"J..":EN	—
	Exhaust pipe	055 253 091 M F FF
-	Sealfor vehicles with retro-fittedunregulated emission controlsystem JB	025 251 509 A
(1)	Exhaust pipe with catalyst(long-life version)For vehicles with retrofittedexhaust gas treatment system JB	171 253 206
(1)	Exhaust pipe with catalyst(long-life version)For vehicles with retrofittedexhaust gas treatment system JB	171 253 206 X
(2)	Front silencer(long-life version)For vehicles with retrofittedexhaust gas treatment system JB	161 253 209 C
(2)	Front silencer F 53-D-021 001>>* EW	533 253 209 D
(2)	Front silencer "A..":EW	533 253 209 E
(3)	Rear silencer SCIR.:EW	533 253 609 H
(3)	Rear silencer JETTA:JB,GH,EM,HN	161 253 609 F
(3)	Rear silencer SCIR.:JB,GH,EM	533 253 609 A
(4)	Exhaust pipe for cat. conv.:For vehicles with retrofittedexhaust gas treatment system 175 131 701 JB,SCIR.:EW 175 131 701	533 253 091 E
(7)	Catalytic converter For vehicles with retrofittedexhaust gas treatment system JB,SCIR.EW	175 131 701
(8)	Intermediate pipe F 15-D-000 001>>F 16-D-000 001>>F 17-D-000 001>>F 53-C-000 001>> "J..":EN	533 253 201
(8)	Intermediate pipe for cat. conv.:For vehicles with retrofittedexhaust gas treatment system 175 131 701 JB,SCIR.:EW 175 131 701	533 253 201 C
(9)	Rear silencer "J.."/SCIR.:EN	533 253 609 A
(9)	Rear silencer "J.."/JETTA:EN	161 253 609 F
1	Exhaust pipe	055 253 091 M
1	Exhaust pipe JB,GH,EM,EW,HN	171 253 091 E
2	Front silencer EM,JB,GH,HN	161 253 209
2	Front silencer F >> 53-D-021 000* EW	161 253 209
3	Rear silencer GOLF:JB,GH,EM,HN	171 253 609 C
4	Exhaust pipe "J..":EN	533 253 091 E
4	Exhaust pipe "J..":EN	533 253 091
5	Exhaust pipe F >> 16-C-999 999 "J..":EN	055 253 091 N
5	Exhaust pipe "J..":EN	055 253 091 M
6	corrugated pipe F >> 15-C-050 000 F >> 16-C-999 999 F >> 17-C-999 999 "J..":EN	055 253 157 B
7	Catalytic converter "J..":EN	191 131 701 A
7	Catalytic converter "J..":EN	191 131 701 AX
8	Intermediate pipe F >> 15-C-050 000 F >> 16-C-999 999 F >> 17-C-999 999 "J..":EN	055 253 201 G
9	Rear silencer "J..":GOLF:EN	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: 1982 - 1983
Generation region: RDW
Generation code: 007
Factory group: 17 Exhaust system
Factory subgroup: 70020

Related factory diagrams

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

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Front silencer rear silencer intermediate pipe 1975 - 1976 · subgroup 20010
Emission control versions 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 19050
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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 30 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 055 253 091 M F FF, 025 251 509 A and 171 253 206.
Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?: This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1982 - 1983 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.