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#01                                     Technical









        Part number                                             Version


        111 251 051 H 111 251 051 H







        051: The last three digits                              Volkswagen has improved

        are used to give the parts a                            some parts along the way,

        chronological number. The third                         changing the design, changing
        digit is used to differentiate left                     the materials, therefore a letter

        hand mounted parts and right                            was used at the end of the

        hand mounted parts. Even digits                         part number to indicate the
        numbered parts are for the right                        version of the part. This can be

        side, uneven digits are for the                         confusing for us, enthusiasts

        left side.                                              of classic Volkswagens. The
                                                                manufacturers offering new

                                                                parts or replica parts don’t

                                                                always use this letter, or they use
                                                                the last version of the part to

                                                                indicate their part was designed

                                                                based on the latest version of

                                                                the genuine VW part. In many
                                                                cases, the latest version of a part

                                                                fits earlier models, the parts

                                                                are interchangeable. When you

                                                                are seeking for parts based on
                                                                the O.E.M. number, don’t take

                                                                into account the version letter

                                                                at the end of the part number,
                                                                and ask for advice from Paruzzi

                                                                professionals if any doubt exists

                                                                about the interchangeability.



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