The first set of numbers of a Volkswagen Part Number identify the Model of VW the part fits. The second set of numbers is for the Group Number or area of vehicle. The last three digits are the actual part number identifier. All VW part numbers are organized from the middle group first, then to the last three digits and then finally to the vehicle identifier group.
Part Number Example: 113-105-701
• 113 indicates a part fitting a Beetle, Ghia or Thing.
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111, 113, 131, 311
Beetle, Ghia, Thing
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133
Super Beetle
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211
Type 2, Bus All Years
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021
Type 2, Bus 1972-1979 only
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251, 025
Vanagon
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311
Type 3, Squareback
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411
Type 4, 412
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171
Rabbit, Jetta
Part Number Example: 113-105-701
• 105 indicates a part fitting the engine,
clutch area of a Beetle, Ghia or Thing
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100
Engine, Clutch
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200
Exhaust, Fuel Tanks
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300
Transmission
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400
Front Suspension, Steering
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500
Rear Suspension
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600
Brakes
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700
Cables
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800
Body Parts
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900
Electric, Misc.
Part Number Example: 113-105-701
• 701 is the actual VW part number for that specific Model and Area of Vehicle.
If you were to key this number into the MAM VW database, you would get part number: 316-005 Engine Rod Bearing Set, Standard Crank. Fits 1200cc-1600cc Engines.
