Option codes that can be found on the sticker in the boot.

A lot of posts get put up asking what factory options went onto the owners car when new. If your car still has the paper sticker in the boot then make a note of the numbers and compare them against the list below.
It may not be definitive but it's a good start!  :wink:

GTi colours were as follows:

1976
Mars Red
Senegal Red
Diamond Silver

1977
Mars Red
Diamond Silver

1978
Mars Red
Diamond Silver
Alpine White
Black

1979
Mars Red
Diamond Silver
Alpine White
Black
Inari Silver Metaillic

1980
Mars Red
Diamond Silver
Alpine White
Black
Inari Silver Metaillic

1981
Mars Red (No2)
Diamond Silver
Alpine White
Black
Inari Silver Metaillic

1982
Mars Red (No2)
Diamond Silver
Alpine White
Black
Inari Silver Metaillic
Atlas Grey
Lhasa Green Metallic
Rose Pearl Metallic (5 door models only)
Black Metallic (Oettinger 16S only)

1983
Mars Red (No2)
Diamond Silver
Alpine White
Black
Atlas Grey
Lhasa Green Metallic
Rose Pearl Metallic (5 door models only)
Black Metallic (Oettinger 16S only)
Anthracite Metallic
Platinum Diamond Metallic
Oak Green Metallic
Helios Blue Metallic
Diamond Copper Brown Metallic

On a European basis.....

Mega Rare: Senegal Red, Rose Pearl Metallic, Platinum Diamond Metallic, Oak Green Metallic, Diamond Copper Brown Metallic

Very Rare: Anthracite Metallic, Black Metallic

Rare: Atlas Grey

R10 AM/FM push-button radio. 1984 not with 494
R20 AM/FM stereo push-button radio with 2 speakers R30 AM/FM stereo radio auto reverse cassette with 4 speakers

B 79 Special model Golf GTI Campaign  
S 704 servo steering, hydraulic
S 705 special sales campaign 'scirocco gts'
S 707 special sales campaign 'golf gti' from 17-D-448 319 1
S 708 special sales campaign 'rabbit 82' (see information of 23.03.82 - Austrian importer)
S 711 4 cylinder petrol engine (export Scirocco)
S 712 special sales campaign 'golf gti - 4 doors' export from 17-C- 470001-999999
S 712 special sales campaign 'golf gti' with bumpers, wheel arch trim and rear view mirror in
Colour of car from 17-D-448 319 1
S 715 Promotional model Golf GTi
S 720 injection pump 'CAV' DIESEL
S 722 special sales 'golf sc' from 17-B-100001
S 724 special sales '3 million Golf anniversary' from 17-9-3361001 to 375000
S 725 special sales campaign 'golf gtd' * T-DIESEL from 17-C-550001
S 726 special sales campaign 'golf lx' from 17-D-450001
special sales campaign 'jetta lx' from 16-E-010001
S 727 special sales campaign 'golf gx' 17-D-450001
S 730 special sales campaign 'jetta tx' 16-E-010001
S 732 nameplates for domestic vehicles, model year 1983
S 733 transmission for vehicles with Oettinger engine FP
S 734 special sales campaign 'scirocco gtx'
S 734 special sales campaign 'jetta cl' with black metallic paintwork and padded dashboard
S 734 special sales campaign 'golf convertible' with white exterior and interior, alum wheels, sports seats and sports steering wheel and tinted glass
S 738 Further construction of the 82kW engine with K-Jetronic after July 1983
S 741 carburettor 036 129 015 m instead of 036 129 017 a GF
S 741 carburettor 036 129 015 r instead of 036 129 017 b GG:FORMEL E
S 742 special sales 'Golf M' from 17-9-3120001 to 17-9-3750000
S 745 special sales 'Golf MX' from 17-9-3120001 to 17-9-3750000
S 747 special sales 'Golf' from 17-9-3120001 to 17-9-3750000 (export)
S 750 wheel disc 'alum' 6 J X 14 H 2 "D..": PIRELLI GOLF GTI
S 751 wheel disc 'alum' 5 1/2 J X 13 "B..","GB.",
S 752 wheel disc 'alum' 6 J X 14 H 2 export markets
S 755 special sales campaign 'rabbit gti' export markets from 17-D-750001
S 756 special sales campaign 'golf lx' with radio 'braunschweig' and standard dashboard from 17-D-6000001
S 761 special sales 'Golf GTI' - Discontinued series
S 787 Promotions centre console

WH6S 716 Rivage/ Classic line

M 02 US equipment
M 10 with side trim panels and net 2 doors lhd - (Golf Post)
M 12 exhaust emission control
M 18 steering wheel, padded
M 20 speedometer in miles per hour export markets - CND
M 21 exterior locking door handles - both sides
M 22 sealed-beam headlights export markets
M 25 Speedometer in kilometres
M 26 activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour
M 27 compliance with exhaust emission standards (catalyst and fuel filler neck)
M 32 filler cap, lockable for fuel tank
M 34 dashboard lights not fully switched off, indicator light, front clear and side repeaters, without warning lights (export)
M 34 coil springs rear, heavy duty (export Italy)
M 36 buffers
M 37 without warning lights (export)
M 38 without passenger seat 2 doors lhd
M 39 cover plate instead of rear seat 2 doors lhd post
M 44 two-point seat belt, front (restraint automatic) and knee bar
M 46 side-mounted turn signals
M 48 door trim panel, arm rest, ashtray, rear and reclining seats police export markets
M 49 brake wear indicator (lhd)
M 50 dual circuit and hand brake warning light
M 58 bumper guards and impact strips, front and rear
M 59 washer with electric pump
M 61 Speedometer with MPH reading; temp gauge; water guage in fahrenheit; dim/dip driving
M 62 Swedish market
M 62 sun visor without vanity mirror and modified rear exhaust muffler
M 67 12v 54 amp battery enhanced
M 74 mud guards, rear
M 78 leatherette instead of cloth upholstery
M 80 disc brakes, front
M 82 mounting parts for first aid kit
M 83 warning triangle attachment
M 85 increase of the standard fuel delivery
M 86 self-adjusting rear drum brakes (export)
M 89 windshield glass (laminated)
M 96 radio AM/FM push button
M 100 multi function indicator
M 102 rear window defroster, electric
M 103 heavy duty shock absorbers
M 104 dashboard lighting, adjustable
M 105 keihin carburettor code letter:
M 106 upholstery material, special version cloth Post Golf
M 108 Model version LS (custom)
M 113 Canadian version
M 123 specially suppressed parts (Belgium, France. Isreal, Italy, Netherlands and Sweden)
M 124 headlamp bulbs, yellow light export markets
M 128 155SR 13, steel belted radial wheels
M 130 lap belt for rear seat (automatic)
M 138 floor cover and additional trim rubber Post,Police
M 148 folding rear seat and backrest
M 149 painted instead of chrome parts
M 151 K-jetronic injection
M 155 wheel trim chrome plated disc wheel
M 156 air cleaner element for dusty regions (Diesel)
M 157 4 cylinder engine with exhaust emission control system (1.5ltr, 55kw, 1.6 55kw)  Engine Code FN
M 160 high volume horn
M 162 rubber moulding bumpers
M 164 175/70 R13 steel belted (BSW) radial tyres (5) - 1980 'C or 'L' only require code 415 or 574 wheels. 1984 require code 415 or 574 wheels
M 168 calibrated differential for tachograph and odometer
M 173 185/60 R14 steel belted (BSW)
M 174 175/70 R13 steel belted (WSW) radial tyres (5)
M 179 upholstery material, special version cloth police
M 183 lap belt for rear centre seat (with no automatic function) centre
M 184 three-point seat belt for seat, front
M 186 three-point inertia reel seat belt, rear left/right 17-9-336001
M 186 waist belt for rear seat up 17-9-3361000
M 187 headlights drive on left
M 188 vehicles used in warm climate 200 watt fans
M 193 Japanese emmissions compliance with exhaust emission standards and electrical equipment.
M 197 45amp battery - 12v
M 206 rear view mirror inner, anti-dazzle
M 208 trailer towing package
M 222 4 cylinder diesel engine 1.5ltr 48hp
M 224 luggage compartment cover
M 227 higher front seat backrest (headrest)
M 228 dashboard, padded
M 230 lockable tonneau cover for front and rear seat
M 237 body side moulding
M 238 day driving lights circuitry
M 240 engine with recessed pistons for low octane fuel
M 245 rear window glass not heatable
M 249 3-speed automatic gearbox
M 255 gearshift and consumption indicator
M 258 adjustable head restraint for front seat
M 261 exterior mirror (flat) (passenger side)
M 264 delivery van 2 doors
M 265 without rear seat and backrest, with 2 doors cover plate for luggage space floor
and fibreboard side trim panels
M 268 tray under seat
M 268 heated bonnet washer jet
M 276 body with additional reinforcements
M 277 4-cylinder petrol engine 52hp (export)
M 282 sun visor for passenger side with mirror
M 283 brake pressure regulator
M 288 headlight washer system
M 303 engine protection grille 1.5-1.8ltr.
M 306 wheel disc ?steel? 4.5jx13
M 307 model version ?L? (basic model)
M 308 gas filled spring instead of support for flap
M 309 wheel disc 4.5J x 13, grab handle and rubbing strip lhd for rear bumper Post Golf
M 324 halogen fog lamps, yellow - Spain
M 330 exhaust pipe centre
M 335 4-cyclinder petrol engine 90hp
M 335 exhaust pipe centre - Austria
M 340 seat and backrest electrically heated front
M 341 central locking system
M 344 4 cylinder carburettor industrial engine 1.1ltr 37KW
4 cylinder diesel industrial engine 1.6ltr 40KW
M 352 cruise control
M 355 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine 1.6ltr 51KW
M 358 EGR valve in a modified installation position (export)
M 376 4 cylinder carburettor engine with exhaust emission 1.3ltr
control system 43KW  (MKB GS) (export)
M 376 4 cylinder fuel injection engine with exhaust K-JETRONIC
emission control system 1.8ltr 82KW (MKB JJ)
M 390 wheel aluminium 6Jx14H2 ET38
M 398 exterior mirror (flat), heated and electrically operated (drivers side)
M 401 wheel aluminium 6J x 14H2 ET38
M 408 steel wheel 5.5J x 13 ET38
M 409 sport seat front
M 415 wheel disc 'alum' 5JX13 ET45
M 416 sports steering wheel (leather)
M 423 storage for audio cassettes
M 425 wipe and wash system for rear window - 1980 'C' and 'L' only
M 426 rod aerial
M 430 windshield glass (laminated)
M 433 stereo radio preparation
M 440 parts fitment for mono radio
M 451 wheel disc aluminium 5.5J X 13 ET38
M 453 radio AM/FM stereo, speakers in door panels
M 458 alloy wheel 6J x 14 ET14
M 471 Rabbit GTI sports version
M 472 digital cassette stereo
M 475 front number plate bracket - certain USA states only
M 477 wheel disc 'alum' 5,5JX13 ET38
M 479 4 cylinder fuel injection engine 1.8ltr, 72kw
M 480 clutch 210MM
M 481 5-speed manual gearbox '4+e' 1.5-1.7Itr.
M 482 wheel disc aluminium, sports version, 5.5J X 13 ET38
M 485 wheel disc aluminium, sports version, 5J X 13 ET45. 1980 'C' and 'L' and convertible only
M 489 radio AM/FM stereo push-button with cassette player. 1980 standard convertible only
M 494 dual rear speakers with stereo balance control
M 506 brake servo
M 522 net partition 2 doors lhd post
M 527 exterior mirror (convex), adjustable from inside (passenger side)
M 528 exterior mirror (convex) (passenger side)
M 529 sliding window, rear
M 541 5-speed manual gearbox 1.6/1.8Itr. K-JETRONIC
M 549 three point seat belt front
M 551 halogen headlamp H4
M 553 USA version : 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
M 555 4-speed manual gearbox 1.5-1.7ltr
M 556 k-jetronic-injection 1.8ltr
M 559 factory-prepared for service installation of air conditioner
M 560 steel sliding roof with wind deflector, manual control. 1980 'C' and 'L' only
M 561 vent windows, front. 1980 'C' and 'L' and convertible
M 565 sports steering wheel. 1980 'C' only
M 568 tinted window glass (windscreen in laminated glass), green all round. 1980 standard 'L' & convertible
M 571 rear fog lamp
M 572 dual tone horn
M 573 air conditioning. 1980 'C' & 'L' only with Z60 or Z61, reqs code 568, tinted glass. 'L' & convertible option C. 1984 - not with Z25, Z32 or 635
M 574 wheel disc 'steel' 5J X 13 ET45 only with 164 or 174
M 589 4 cylinder fuel injection engine K-JETRONIC 1.6ltr 81KW 1.8ltr 82KW
M 590 special instrumentation - centre console, tachometer, oil temp, volt meter. 1984 only with fuel injection engine
M 591 shelf under dashboard for passenger
M 598 4-cylinder carburettor engine 1.3ltr 44KW
M 599 4-cylinder carburettor engine 1.8ltr 66KW
M 600 4-cylinder carburettor engine 1.6ltr 55KW
M 602 luxury version (L2) Europe, GL/GLi models convertibles
M 603 luxury version (L1) CL
M 608 Australian version
M 613 12v system fully suppressed
M 615 electric headlamps adjusters
M 616 back-up lamps in taillight
M 618 alternator, 55A
M 619 alternator, 65A
M 621 alternator, 90A
M 633 electrical system, fully suppressed
M 635 heavy duty heat exchanger, all models. 1980 except with code 573, air conditioning
M 641 power assisted steering
M 642 intake air preheating
M 643 tray for doors, front
M 645 luxury version Scirocco GL
M 647 ?
M 650 hydraulic power convertible top frame. Later model convertibles
M 651 window lifters, electronically operated
M 652 4 way wash-wipe intermittent relay
M 656 front seat with height adjustment (drivers seat)
M 657 servo steering, hydraulic. 1984 + ?
M 659 halogen fog lamps white. Halogen fog lamps yellow  - France
M 666 elimination of paint preservation all leaded
M 672 wheel flares
M 673 sealed drive cable for speedometer
M 675 revolution counter (RPM's)
M 685 rear backrest, divided
M 706 classic line
M 716 ????
M 805 4 speed manual gear box. Clutch 180MM carburettor industrial engine
M 806 dual pulley carburettor industrial engine
M 809 intake manifold diesel industrial engine
M 812 with air cleaner carburettor industrial engine
M 828 revolution limiter carburettor industrial engine
M 841 electronic governor industrial engine
M 863 alternator 55A industrial engine
M 885 water cooling system carburettor industrial engine
M 809 intake manifold diesel industrial engine
M 812 with air cleaner carburettor industrial engine
M 828 revolution limiter carburettor industrial engine
M 841 electronic governor industrial engine
M 863 alternator 55A industrial engine
M 885 water cooling system carburettor industrial engine
M 887 radiator with hose connections industrial engine
M 888 additional radiator industrial engine
M 921 odometer
M 929 sport package, moulding for wheel arch, front and rear
M 930 exterior mirror (flat), adjustable from inside (driver side) 1980 standard 'L' & convertiblle, option 'C'
M 931 exterior mirror (flat) adjustable from inside (passenger side) 1980. Only with 930, standard convertible
M 935 transistorized ignition system
M 937 window glass, clear
M 950 wheel trims
M 952 175/70 SR 13 steel-belted radials with raised white lettering. 1980 Option 'C' & 'L' (req   code 485 or 574 wheels)
M 961 wheel tri rings with chrome hubcaps 1980. 'C' only
M 962 wheel trim rings with chrome hubcaps. 1980 'C' only
M 963 engine pre-heater. 1984 +
M 968 floor mats, front and rear
M 970 California warranty. 1984, only for california models with diesel
M 978 exhaust emission control system, California
M 981 leather trim
M 986 front seat with height adjustment (passenger side)
M 989 cloth interior without sports seats
M 997 exterior mirror (flat), heated and electrically operated (passenger side)
M 998 exterior mirror (convex), heated and electrically operated (passenger side)

01.08.1981 >> 31.07.1982

alpine white 90E P1
alpine white 90E 4933
ascot grey A7A A6
atlas grey metallic P7V 4061
black 041 9009
black 041 9000
champagne metallic LK3V
diamond silver metallic 97A 4075
diamond silver metallic 97A 4060
diamond silver metallic 97A Z4
gambia red A3B H2
inari silver metallic (green) 94A Y4
lemon yellow A1D B2
lhasa metallic (green) A6V 4076
lhasa metallic (green) A6V W1
lido green A6B M3
mars red 80 A3A 4344
mars red 80 A3A G6
mexico beige E1M D9
monaco blue A5D J3
pearl rose-metallic P3Y 4062
regatta blue metallic B5Y Z6
sand metallic (beige) A1V Z8
surinam metallic (red) A3Y Y2
velvet orange A2A E4

L091 - Chrome coloured silver for Tarantula 
9 - spoke wheels

nice one dano,bet that took some typing  :wink:
Bert

Updated 28/10/09

Updated 02/02/11

Updated 1/2/15.

Updated with GTI colours from dubboy s post on another thread. 17/03/17.

Updated 27/06/20  with a useful links….

http://vag-codes.info/

Cabby-info

https://www.volkswagenstickers.co.uk/index2.php?cmd=search&cat=16

Updated 27/12/21 with 9-spoke Tarantula wheels paint code L091, thanks to dubboy

Updated 17/12/23
B 79 - Special model Golf GTI Campaign
S 715 - Promotional model Golf GTI
S 738 - Further construction of the 82kW engine with K-Jetronic after July 1983