Which VW part numbers are on the repair panel diagram for the Mk1 Golf?

This diagram lists 16 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 171 809 616, 171 809 838 and 173 809 838 A.

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.

Repair panel — Mk1 Golf Front Body (1982 - 1983)

Factory title: Volkswagen Golf (1982 - 1984) - Repair panel

Generation: Mk1 1982 - 1983 (RDW) Group: Front body Parts: 17 Primary OEM: 171 809 616, 171 809 838, 173 809 838 A

Repair panel for the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (1982 - 1983): factory exploded diagram 135004 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 25 Front body, listing 16 OEM part numbers across 17 catalogued positions including 171 809 616, 171 809 838 and 173 809 838 A. 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 16 OEM part numbers across 17 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
(1)	Repair panel -side part	171 809 616
(2)	Repair panel -side part, wheel arch	171 809 838
(3)	Repair panel -side part, wheel arch	173 809 838 A
(4)	Repair panel -side part	171 809 844 E
(5)	Sectional part - side member	171 809 848 B
(6)	Sectional part - side member	173 809 848 A
(7)	Repair panel -side member	171 809 848 D
(8)	Repair panelpillar A bottom	171 809 840 E
1	Repair panel -side part	171 809 615
2	Repair panel -side part, wheel arch	171 809 837
3	Repair panel -side part, wheel arch	173 809 837 A
4	Repair panel -side part	171 809 843 D
4	No longer available	—
5	Sectional part - side member	171 809 847 B
6	Sectional part - side member	173 809 847 A
7	Repair panel -side member	171 809 847 D
8	Repair panelpillar A bottom	171 809 839 E

From the Type 19 workshop

Volkswagen Golf Mk1 work in the Type 19 workshop — the same cars these front body diagrams are drawn from.

Mk2 Golf Restoration Welding work #mk2golf #mechanic #volkswagen #migwelding #carrestoration Mostly typical repair work we see on almost every Mk2 Golf we’ve worked on. Safe to say the Mk3 Golf is pretty similar too!

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: 25 Front body
Factory subgroup: 135004

Related factory diagrams

Other published front body plates for the Mk1 Golf in this catalogue.

Repair panel 1975 - 1976 · subgroup 55010
Trim strips door side windscreen rear windows wings door 1975 - 1976 · subgroup 74000
Side partbattery mounting 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 60000
Bodywork front part 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 57000
Bonnet 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 65000
Bumper front 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 58000
Bumper rear 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 59000
Repair panel 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 55020

The complete Mk1 Golf parts catalogue in print

Questions about this diagram

Which VW part numbers are on the repair panel diagram for the Mk1 Golf?: This diagram lists 16 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 171 809 616, 171 809 838 and 173 809 838 A.
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.