Which VW part numbers are on the front silencer rear silencer diesel diagram for the Mk1 Golf?

This diagram lists 8 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 171 253 609 C, 191 253 139 H and N 040 262 2.

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.

Front silencer rear silencer diesel — Mk1 Golf Exhaust System (1981)

Factory title: Volkswagen Golf (1981) - Exhaust manifolds

Generation: Mk1 1981 (RDW) Group: Exhaust system Parts: 9 Primary OEM: 171 253 609 C, 191 253 139 H, N 040 262 2

Front silencer rear silencer diesel for the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (1981): factory exploded diagram 74000 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 17 Exhaust system, listing 8 OEM part numbers across 9 catalogued positions including 171 253 609 C, 191 253 139 H and N 040 262 2. 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 8 OEM part numbers across 9 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
	Front silencer Rear silencer DIESEL:CR	—
(6)	Rear silencer GOLF	171 253 609 C
1	Clamp 45,5 45,5	191 253 139 H
2	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 50 M 8 X 50	N 040 262 2
3	Hexagon nut M 8 M 8	N 011 008 8
4	Retaining ring	823 253 147 A
4	Retaining ring	191 253 147 B
5	Front silencer	161 253 209
6	Rear silencer JETTA	161 253 609 F

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: 1981
Generation region: RDW
Generation code: 026
Variant tags: diesel
Factory group: 17 Exhaust system
Factory subgroup: 74000

Related factory diagrams

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

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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 front silencer rear silencer diesel diagram for the Mk1 Golf?: This diagram lists 8 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 171 253 609 C, 191 253 139 H and N 040 262 2.
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.