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How does the VW Part Number system work?

April 26, 2017system VW

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How does the VW Part Number system work?

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The part number is of the format TMV-MSG-PDS X T = Type 1-4 MV = Model version (211= Delivery Van (Double door right, LHD). 213 = Delivery Van (Double door right, LHD). 214 = Delivery Van (Double door left, RHD). 215 = Delivery Van (Double doors left and right, LHD). Etc….) The last digit of the first three digit group also tells if it is for a left (Odd numbered.) or right (Even numbered.) hand drive VW. Left designated side drive parts will more often than not, fit RHD. While no RHD parts should be able to fit into a LHD. M = Main Group (1 = Engine. 2 = Fuel tank, Exaust, Heating system. 3 = Transmission. 4 = Front axle steering. 5 = Rear axle. 6 = Wheels, Brakes. 7 = Frame, Hand lever, system, Pedal cluster. 8 = Body. 9 = Electrical equipment. 0 = Accessories.) SG = Subgroup PD = Part Designation S = Side (Odd for left (American driver side.), Even for right (American passenger side.