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Catalytic Converter (MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust) for 2001-2006 Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Jetta NEW

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$ 672 .00
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Direct-Fit OEM Grade Federal (Not legal for sale or use in CA, CO and NY)
Keep the check engine light off with MagnaFlow OEM Grade Federal/EPA Compliant Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter 51526. With features including free-flowing mandrel-bent tubing and highly corrosion resistant stainless steel construction, easily install this spun body converter yourself using the proper tools, no cutting or welding required. MagnaFlow's state-of-the-art metrology department uses the latest 3D scanning systems during research and development, so you can be confident that your new part will fit and function like the original equipment. By replicating the OE spun body design, the single laser fusion weld greatly reduces the possibility of a leak, and our compact, low-mass design also allows for greater thermal efficiency. Designed to fit the 2001-2005 Volkswagen Jetta, 2001-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, and more, this direct-fit catalytic converter also interchanges with OE parts 1J0 254 508 G and 1J0 254 509 AX, among others. Avoid potential exhaust leaks by using the included gaskets to get a proper seal. This replacement part is designed to meet or exceed Federal emissions requirements set forth by the EPA, complying with legal standards for OBDII Federally registered vehicles with California or Federal/EPA Emission systems.
Brand: MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust
Condition: New
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Specifications & Info


Attribute Value
Air Tube Adaptable No
Air Tube Count 0
Body Material Stainless Steel
Body Type Spun
CARB Executive Order Number Not Applicable
California Air Resources Board (CARB) Certified No
Clamps Included No
Grade Type Regular
Hangers Included Yes
Heat Shield Attached No
Inlet Gasket Included Yes
Inlet Mounting Hardware Included No
Outlet Gasket Included No
Outlet Mounting Hardware Included No
Oxygen Sensor Location Post Converter
Sensor Port Count 1
Substrate Material Ceramic
Tube Material Stainless Steel

Vehicle Fitment Guide

This part fits the following vehicles:

Volkswagen 3 models (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
Beetle 2001-2005 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Cabrio Convertible 2003 - 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Convertible 2004 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic Dual Clutch
GL Convertible 2004 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic Dual Clutch
GL Convertible 2003 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Convertible 2003 - 2004 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Convertible 2003 - 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Hatchback 2004 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic Dual Clutch
GL Hatchback 2004 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic Dual Clutch
GL Hatchback 2001 - 2003 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Hatchback 2001 - 2004 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Hatchback 2001 - 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Convertible 2004 - 2005 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic Dual Clutch
GLS Convertible 2004 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic Dual Clutch
GLS Convertible 2004 - 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic Dual Clutch
GLS Convertible 2003 - 2005 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Convertible 2003 - 2004 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Convertible 2003 - 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Hatchback 2004 - 2005 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic Dual Clutch
GLS Hatchback 2004 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic Dual Clutch
GLS Hatchback 2004 - 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic Dual Clutch
GLS Hatchback 2001 - 2005 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Hatchback 2001 - 2004 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Hatchback 2001 - 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Edicion especial Hatchback 2003 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Sport Hatchback 2003 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Sport Turbo Hatchback 2002 - 2005 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Manual
GLS TDI Hatchback 2005 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Manual & Automatic Dual Clutch
GLS Turbo Hatchback 2001 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Manual
GLX Convertible 2003 - 2004 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GLX Hatchback 2001 - 2003 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GLX Sport Turbo Hatchback 2001 - 2005 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Manual
GLX Turbo Hatchback 2001 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
Sport Hatchback 2001 - 2002 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
Sport Hatchback 2001 - 2002 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
Sport Hatchback 2001 - 2002 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic & Manual
Turbo S Hatchback 2002 - 2005 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Manual
Golf 2001-2006 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Hatchback 2001 - 2002 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Comfortline Hatchback 2003 - 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Confort Hatchback 2001 - 2002 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Europa Hatchback 2003 - 2006 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
GL Hatchback 2002 - 2003 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Hatchback 2002 - 2006 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Hatchback 2001 - 2003 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Hatchback 2001 - 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic & Manual
GL TDI Hatchback 2004 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Hatchback 2004 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Hatchback 2001 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Hatchback 2001 - 2003 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Hatchback 2001 - 2006 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS TDI Hatchback 2004, 2006 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GTI Hatchback 2004 - 2005 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Manual
GTI Hatchback 2001 - 2003 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
GTI 1.8T Hatchback 2002 - 2006 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GTI 20th Anniversary Hatchback 2003 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Manual
GTI 337 Hatchback 2002 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Manual
GTI GLS Hatchback 2001 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GTI GLX Hatchback 2001 V6 2.8L FWD Manual
GTI Turbo Hatchback 2001 - 2003 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Manual
GTI VR6 Hatchback 2002 - 2005 V6 2.8L FWD Manual
Lujo Hatchback 2001 - 2002 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
TDI Hatchback 2005 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
Trendline Hatchback 2003 - 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Verano Hatchback 2001 - 2002 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Jetta 2001-2005 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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SubmodelSUB-
MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
2.5 Sedan 2005 L5 2.5L FWD Automatic & Manual
Comfortline Sedan 2004 - 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Confortline Sedan 2002 - 2003 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Edicion Limitada Sedan 2003 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Europa Sedan 2002 - 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Europa 50 Aniversario Sedan 2004 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Europa Wolfsburg Sedan 2003 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
GL Sedan 2003 - 2005 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Sedan 2001 - 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Wagon 2003 - 2005 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Wagon 2002 - 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Confort Sedan 2001 - 2002 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
GL TDI Sedan 2005 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GL TDI Wagon 2005 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GL Variant Wagon 2001 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
GLI Sedan 2005 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic
GLI Sedan 2004 - 2005 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Manual
GLI Sedan 2002 - 2004 V6 2.8L FWD Manual
GLI 50 Aniversario Sedan 2004 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Manual
GLS Sedan 2001 - 2005 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Sedan 2001 - 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Sedan 2001 - 2002, 2004 V6 2.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Wagon 2001 - 2005 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Wagon 2001 - 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Wagon 2001 - 2002, 2004 V6 2.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS TDI Sedan 2005 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS TDI Wagon 2005 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
GLS Turbo Sedan 2001 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Manual
GLS Variant Wagon 2001 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
GLS Wolfsburg Sedan 2001 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
GLX Sedan 2001 - 2003 V6 2.8L FWD Automatic
GLX Sedan 2001 - 2002 V6 2.8L FWD Manual
GLX Wagon 2001 - 2002 V6 2.8L FWD Automatic & Manual
GLX VR6 Sedan 2001 - 2002 V6 2.8L FWD Manual
Highline Sedan 2003 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Highline Sedan 2002 V6 2.8L FWD Manual
Jazz Sedan 2003 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Limited Edition Sedan 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Special Edition Sedan 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Sportline Sedan 2002 - 2005 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Manual
Summer Edition Sedan 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
TDI Sedan 2005 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic Dual Clutch
TDI Sedan 2001 - 2005 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Manual
TDI Sedan 2001 - 2004 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic
TDI Wagon 2002 - 2004 L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
Trendline Sedan 2002 - 2005 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Trendline Wolfsburg Sedan 2003 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Variant Comfortline Wagon 2002 - 2003 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Variant Trendline Wagon 2002 - 2003 L4 2.0L FWD Manual
Wolfsburg Edition Sedan 2001, 2003 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
Wolfsburg Edition Wagon 2003 L4 1.8L Turbo FWD Automatic & Manual
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We offer fast, reliable shipping on all orders:

  • Ships to all countries via US Postal Service Priority Mail.
  • Most orders ship within 1 business day.
  • Delivery time: 1-4 business days after shipment.
  • International shipping available, including APO/FPO addresses.
  • Tracking information provided for all shipments.
  • Additional handling fees may apply for oversized/overweight packages.

Lifetime Warranty

This part comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Warranty begins on the original purchase date.

Warranty does NOT cover:

  • Shipping costs or labor expenses.
  • Installation errors.
  • Parts used for racing.
  • Commercial vehicle parts.

Returns (120 Days)

We want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. That's why we offer:

  • 120-Day Returns - Return any part within 120 days from date of receipt.
  • Must obtain RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number before returning.
  • Parts must be in original condition, uninstalled, unaltered, and in original packaging.
  • Important: Electrical parts are not returnable if unsealed.
  • Please inspect parts upon arrival and notify us within 5 days of receiving incorrect or damaged parts.
  • Refunds processed after warehouse receives return and credited to original payment method.
Keep the check engine light off with MagnaFlow OEM Grade Federal/EPA Compliant Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter 51526. With features including free-flowing mandrel-bent tubing and highly corrosion resistant stainless steel construction, easily install this spun body converter yourself using the proper tools, no cutting or welding required. MagnaFlow's state-of-the-art metrology department uses the latest 3D scanning systems during research and development, so you can be confident that your new part will fit and function like the original equipment. By replicating the OE spun body design, the single laser fusion weld greatly reduces the possibility of a leak, and our compact, low-mass design also allows for greater thermal efficiency. Designed to fit the 2001-2005 Volkswagen Jetta, 2001-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, and more, this direct-fit catalytic converter also interchanges with OE parts 1J0 254 508 G and 1J0 254 509 AX, among others. Avoid potential exhaust leaks by using the included gaskets to get a proper seal. This replacement part is designed to meet or exceed Federal emissions requirements set forth by the EPA, complying with legal standards for OBDII Federally registered vehicles with California or Federal/EPA Emission systems.

Interchange Parts

Brand Part Number
Volkswagen 1J0 253 208 LL
Volkswagen 1J0 254 500 H
Volkswagen 1J0 254 500 J
Volkswagen 1J0 254 500 JX
Volkswagen 1J0 254 502 T
Volkswagen 1J0 254 503
Volkswagen 1J0 254 503 X
Volkswagen 1J0 254 506 H
Volkswagen 1J0 254 506 J
Volkswagen 1J0 254 506 JX
Volkswagen 1J0 254 508 G
Volkswagen 1J0 254 508 GX
Volkswagen 1J0 254 508 H
Volkswagen 1J0 254 509 A
Volkswagen 1J0 254 509 AX
Volkswagen 1J0254500H
Volkswagen 1J0254502T
Volkswagen 1J0254503X
Volkswagen 1J0254506H
Volkswagen 1J0254506JX
Volkswagen 1J0254508GX
Volkswagen 1J0254509AX

Fits Years: 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Fits Models: Beetle, Golf, Jetta

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