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.

Rear silencer intermediate pipe catalytic converter — Mk1 Golf Exhaust System (1979 - 1980)

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

Generation: Mk1 1979 - 1980 (RDW) Group: Exhaust system Parts: 43 Primary OEM: 055 131 701 PX, 055 131 701 P, 161 253 609 F

Rear silencer intermediate pipe catalytic converter for the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (1979 - 1980): factory exploded diagram 48000 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 17 Exhaust system, listing 42 OEM part numbers across 43 catalogued positions including 055 131 701 PX, 055 131 701 P and 161 253 609 F. 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 42 OEM part numbers across 43 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
	Rear silencer Intermediate pipe Catalytic converter "J.."	—
(10)	Catalytic converter	055 131 701 PX
(10)	Catalytic converter	055 131 701 P
(17)	Rear silencer K-JETRONIC "J..":JETTA K-JETRONIC	161 253 609 F
(2)	Retaining ringfor rear muffler JETTA	861 253 147
(2)	Retaining ringfor rear muffler JETTA	893 253 147 F
1	Clamp 45,5 45,5	191 253 139 H
11	spring ring 8 8	N 012 038 7
11	spring ring 8 8	N 012 038 8
12	Hexagon nut M 8 M 8	N 011 008 8
14	Intermediate pipe	055 253 201 G
15	Guard plate	810 253 243
16	Intermediate pipe	055 253 405 D
17	Rear silencer "J..":GOLF,SCIR.	171 253 609 C
18	Guard plate	171 253 731
19	spring ring 6 6	N 012 006 4
2	Retaining ringfor rear muffler Reinforcement GOLF;SCIR.JETTAJETTA	8A0 253 147 A
2	Retaining ringfor rear muffler Reinforcement GOLF;SCIR.JETTAJETTA	171 253 147
20	Washer 6,4 X 12,5 X 1,6 6,4 X 12,5 X 1,6	N 011 524 23
20	Washer A 6,4 X 12,5 X 1,6 A 6,4 X 12,5 X 1,6	N 011 524 7
21	Hexagon bolt M 6 X 30 M 6 X 30	N 010 220 12
21	Hexagon bolt M 6 X 30 M 6 X 30	N 010 220 3
22	hexagon head panel screw 6,3 X 13 6,3 X 13	N 013 890 5
23	Washer 6,4 X 11 X 1,6 6,4 X 11 X 1,6	N 011 557 2
24	Hexagon nut M 6 M 6	N 011 006 8
24	Hexagon nut M 6 M 6	N 011 006 24
25	Hexagon bolt M 6 X 12 M 6 X 12	N 010 212 26
25	Hexagon bolt M 6 X 12 M 6 X 12	N 010 212 14
26	spring ring 6 6	N 012 006 4
27	Washer B 6,1 X 18 X 2 B 6,1 X 18 X 2	N 011 666 10
27	Washer 6,4 X 18 X 1,6 6,4 X 18 X 1,6	N 011 666 15
28	Reinforcement for guard plate	171 253 729
2A	Stop buffer JETTA	803 253 149
3	corrugated pipe	055 253 157 A
4	corrugated pipe	055 253 157 B
5	Seal	443 253 115 B
6	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 30 M 8 X 30	N 010 244 21
6	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 30 M 8 X 30	N 010 244 16
7	Washer A 8,4 A 8,4	N 011 525 13
7	Washer A 8,4 X 16 X 1,6 A 8,4 X 16 X 1,6	N 011 525 20
8	hexagon nut, self-locking M 8 M 8	803 253 111
8	hexagon nut, self-locking M 8 M 8	N 022 146 4
9	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 50 M 8 X 50	N 040 262 2

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: 48000

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 rear silencer intermediate pipe catalytic converter diagram for the Mk1 Golf?: This diagram lists 42 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 055 131 701 PX, 055 131 701 P and 161 253 609 F.
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.