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General Info





M-Codes


Last update:

February 2, 2012


Notes


M-codes are the optional equipment codes printed on your Cabriolet's build sheet sticker in the trunk.  The 700-level codes are associated with special sales campaign models.



Extended Option Codes

Optional Equipment Codes

002    USA equipment (3rd high-mount brake light)

012    Exhaust emission control

020    Speedometer in miles

022    Sealed beam headlights

027    Compliance with exhaust emission standards (catalyst and fuel filler neck), California

034    Heavy duty rear coil springs

046    Side-mounted turn signals

061    Speedometer with -mph- reading and temperature gauge in Fahrenheit and dim-dip driving lights

062    Sweden version

067    54 amp battery

078    Leatherette instead of cloth upholstery

082    Mounting parts for first aid kit

083    Warning triangle attachment

098    

100    Multi-function indicator (MFA cluster)

103    Heavy duty shock absorbers

105    Keihin carburetor

110

113    Canada version

123    Specially suppressed parts

124    Headlamp bulbs, yellow light

125    

130    Lap belt for rear seat

133

151    K-Jetronic injection

157    1.6L carburetted engine (FN)

164    Wheel disc 'steel', 5Jx13 ET38

173    185/60 R14 steel belted (BSW)

174    175/70 R13 steel belted (WSW) radial tires

184    3-point front seat belts

186    3-point rear seat belts

187    Headlamps (drive on left)

188    Vehicles used in warm climates

193    Compliance with exhaust emission standards and electrical equipment

197    45 amp battery

208    Trailer towing

230    Lockable tonneau cover for front and rear seat

238    Day driving lights circuitry

249    3 speed automatic transmission

253

258    Headrest adjustable for seat, front

261    Exterior mirror (flat) (passenger side)

268    Heated spraying jet

277

283    Brake pressure regulator

288    Headlight washer system

303    Engine protection grille (1.6L/1.8L)

324    Halogen fog lamps with yellow light

335    Center exhaust pipe

340    Seat and backrest electrically heated, front

352  Cruise control system

372  

376  4 cylinder carburetor engine with exhaust emission control system (1.3L/51kW); 4 cylinder fuel injection engine with exhaust emission control system (K-Jetronic, 1.8L/82kW)

390  Wheel disc 'alum', 6JX14H2 ET38

395  

400  

401  Wheel disc 'alum', 6JX14H2 ET38

408  Wheel disc 'steel', 5½Jx13 ET38

409  Sports seat, front

415  Wheel disc 'alum', 5JX13H2 ET45

416  Sports steering wheel (leather), 15-H-009412>>

421  Golf Cabriolet "Quartett": Trim for wheel arch, exterior mirrors, bumpers, and alum. 6Jx14 wheels matching color of vehicle; front spoiler; front sports seat with height adjustment; tinted window glass (windshield in laminated glass)

423  

430  Windshield glass (laminated), green

433  Stereo radio prep with 2 speakers

438  

440  Fitting parts for mono radio

450  

451  Wheel disc 'alum', 5½JX13H2 ET38

456  

458  Wheel disc 'alum', 6JX14H2 ET14

462  

466  

471  Sports version (GLI)

475  Front license plate bracket

479  4 cylinder fuel injection engine, 1.8ltr., 72KW, code letter: 2H

481  5 speed manual transmission '4+e'

482  Wheel disc 'alum', 5½JX13  ET38

485  Wheel disc 'alum', 5JX13  ET45

497  

527  Exterior mirror (convex), adjustable from inside (passenger side)

528  Exterior mirror (convex) (passenger side), right, lhd

541  5-speed manual gearbox

545  

551  H4 Halogen headlamps

553  Sealed-beam headlights, turn signals and side lights, taillights with red turn signals, buzzer for ignition starter switch, side marker lights and reflectors, dual circuit brake warning light, without headlamp flasher and parking lights

555  4-speed manual gearbox

556  K-Jetronic injection, 1.8ltr.

559  Factory-prepared for service installation of air conditioner

561  Opening vent windows (>>15-K-035000)

565  Sports steering wheel

568  Tinted window glass (windshield in laminated glass), green

571  Rear fog lamp

572  Dual-tone horn

573  Air conditioner

574  Wheel disc 'steel' 5J X 13 ET45 only with 164 or 174

589  4-cylinder fuel injection engine (K-Jetronic, 1.8L/82kW)

598  4-cyinder carburetor engine (1.3L/44kW)

599  4-cyinder carburetor engine (1.8L/66kW)

600  4-cyinder carburetor engine (1.6L/55kW)

602  Luxury version (GL/GLI)

603  Luxury version

608  Australia version

615  Electric headlamp adjusters

618  Alternator, 55A

619  Alternator, 65A

621  Alternator, 90A

635  Heavy-duty heater

639  

641  Power-assisted steering

643  Tray for doors, front

647  

650  Top frame with hydraulic operation, 15-L-000001>>

651  Power windows

652  Intermittent wash/wipe

656  Front seat with height adjustment (driver's side)

657  Servo steering, hydraulic

659  Halogen fog lamps (white); halogen fog lamps (yellow)

675  Revolution counter

685  Rear backrest, divided

697  

805  4-speed manual gearbox

929  Sport package

931  Exterior mirror (flat), adjustable from inside (passenger side)

937  Window glasses, clear glass

946  

963  Engine pre-heater

979  

981  Leather trim

986  Front seat with height adjustment (passenger side)

989  Without sports seats


700    Etienne Aigner: Exterior mirror in color of car; cover for top (cloth); gearshift knob and trim and handle for hand brake lever in leather; interior trim: blue/green, red/green, or black/green. Comprising: M416, M458, M568, M656, M657 (Europe)


701    Azur: Interior trim, door and side trim panels of Mauritius blue; gearshift knob and seat covers in leather; sports steering wheel; tinted glass; aluminum wheel rims. Basic model: 1.6L/55kW   (15-F-018500>>15-F-035000)


702    Coast: Exterior mirror in color of car; top cover and top boot in black; interior trim: blue green/black; comprising M401, M568, M656, M657  15-L-12200>>


703    Bel Air: Exterior mirror in color of car; spoiler; interior trim: gray/white. Comprising: M401, M568, M650, M656, M657


704    Coast: Exterior mirror in color of car; top cover and top boot in ermine; interior trim: blue green/ermine. Comprising: M401, M568, M656, M657


705    Christmas Cabrio (CC): Wheel housing extension, front spoiler, exterior mirror (convex & adjustable from inside) and bumpers in color of car; alum. wheel 6Jx14; interior trim in mauritius blue and partly with 'cc' lettering; 4-spoke sports steering wheel; sports seats. Basic model with 1.6L/55kW


705    Youngline: Top cover and top boot in blue; exterior mirror in color of car; side-foil inscription; interior trim: Mauritius blue. Comprising: M403, M430, M568, M656, M657


705    Azur - Canada (1988)


705    unknown 1992 model (Europe)


706     Special sales 'Golf Spring-Cabriolet' with alum. wheels 6Jx14; power steering; interior trim: black/silver. Basic model: 53kW  (15-J-019000>>15-J-035000)


706    Classicline - leather: Exterior mirror in color of car; gearshift knob and trim in leather; side-foil inscription; interior trim: light beige leather. Comprising: M385, M416, M585


707    Sportline: Exterior mirrors in color of car; top cover and top boot in black; gearshift knob and top boot, handle for brake lever in leather; interior trim: black with red trim cloth Recaros.


707    Wolfsburg Edition: Special 40-year anniversary campaign. Alloy wheels 6Jx14; exterior mirror in color of car (Star Blue Metallic); gearshift knob and 4 spoke sports steering wheel (leather); sports seats with height adjustment; servo steering; interior trim: 03 = Mauritius blue


708    Etienne Aigner: Convertible top cover in cloth; gear shift knob and trim and handle for brake lever in leather; interior trim: blue/green, red/green, or black/green; (USA)


709    Wolfsburg Edition IV: (Rabbit Convertible) Wheel disc 'alum.'; wheel arch trim and exterior mirror in color of vehicle; sports steering wheel, sports seats (driver's seat with height adjustment), headrests and gearshift knob in leather; top cover and top boot in silver, gray, or beige (USA, Canada)


710    Wolfsburg Edition V: (Rabbit Cabriolet) Wheel disc 'alum.' 6Jx14; wheel arch trim and exterior mirrior in vehicle color; power steering; sport seats in leather and with height adjustment; steering wheel and gear shift knob in leather; top cover, top boot, seat covers, door and sidetrim panel in white (USA, Canada)


711    Wolfsburg Edition ('84 Rabbit Convertible)


711    Sondermodell (1984, Germany)


712    Special sales 'Golf Cabriolet -leather-' with wheel disc. 'alum.' 6Jx14; sport seats in leather and with height adjustment; sports steering wheel and gearshift knob in leather; tinted window glass; top cover, top boot, seat covers, door and side trim panel in white. Basic model: 1.6L/55kW    15-H-20001>>15-H-35000


712    Boutique: Wheel disc 'alum.' 6Jx14; power steering; sports seats in leather and with height adjustment; steering wheel and gearshift knob in leather; exterior mirror, top cover, top boot, seat covers, door and side trim panel in white (USA, Canada)


714    Classicline - cloth: Exterior mirror in color of car; top cover and top boot in blue; gearshift knob and trim, handle for brake lever in leather; side-foil inscription; interior trim: mauritius blue. Comprising: M385, M416, M430, M568, M545, M656, M657, M986  (15-M-016000>>)


715    unknown (Europe)


716    Golf Cabriolet Rivage (UK)


722    Sondermodell - Montego Black (Europe, 1984)


725    Sondermodell - Helios Blue (Europe, 1984)


726    Acapulco: Exterior mirror in color of car; top cover and top boot in mauritius blue; interior trim: cloth 10 - mauritius blue. Comprising M174, M386, M423, M430, M568, M656, M986  (15-P-000001>>15-P-000040)


727     Havanna: Bumpers, wheel arch trim and exterior mirrors in color of car; alum. wheels, sports seats and tinted glass. Basic model: 1.6L/55Kw (15-F-008442>>15-F-035000)


729    Wolfsburg Edition: (Rabbit Convertible) White exterior and interior trim, alum wheels, sports seats and sports steering wheel' (USA, Canada)


733    unknown (Jasmine Yellow; Lobster Red)


734    White Edition: Special sales campaign 'golf convertible' with white exterior and interior, alum. wheels, sports seats and sports steering wheel and tinted glass  (15-D-12001>>15-G-35000)


735    Quartett: Special sales campaign 'golf cabriolet-quartett' with white leather interior, sport steering wheel


737    unknown (Paprika Red)


750    Fashionline


751    Classicline (Classic Green, Classic Blue)


752    Classicline (Bordeaux Red)


753    Sportline: Exterior mirrors in color of car; top cover and top boot in black; gearshift knob and top boot, handle for brake lever in leather; interior trim: black with red trim cloth Recaros.


755    Toscana: Exterior mirrors in color of car; top cover and top boot in black; gearshift knob and top boot, handle for brake lever in leather; interior trim: cloth 28 - black. Comprising: M174, M385, M418, M430, M568, M656, M986


757    Wolfsburg Edition V: (Rabbit Cabriolet) Sport seats; interior trim: ermine/black-leatherette-90  (USA, Canada)


760     Genesis: Exterior mirrors and bumpers in color of car; top cover and top boot in black; gearshift knob and trim, handle for brake lever and steering wheel in leather; interior trim: cloth - black 27. Comprising: M388, M656, M986, M416, M545, M621, M430, M568  (15-N-030001>>15-N-040000)


771    Special sales campaign 'Golf Cabriolet-White Edition' (unconfirmed)