038 253 056 · Exhaust manifold with turbocharger

Replaced by 038253056 X — which has itself been discontinued

Volkswagen discontinued 038253056 in September 2012 and records 038253056 X as its replacement. 038253056 X is itself recorded as discontinued (September 2024), with no further replacement. 038253056 X is an exchange (reconditioned) unit — the part you replace must be returned as a core. Catalogue data: oemdiagrams.com · 09/2024.

Where no discontinuation is shown, the 09/2024 catalogue records none. That is not confirmation that the part is currently available.