That part number (3B0 601 147 D)breaks out to "wheel trim" also available in
colors

3B0 601 149 D and 3B0 601 149 are wheel caps.  These shipped on Passat (used
2k year)  the "D" appears to have some kind of pattern stamped in as well as
the VW on it.  The plain does not have the additional stuff just the VW.
The "Dust caps" are a need part of the axel protection.  They also keep the
grease from escaping.
jimt
On 7/19/05 4:59 AM, "hunnam" <rayjen@PNC.COM.AU> wrote:

> Greetings all.
>
> Since my ETKA just don't want to work on my Home XP machine. I am asking
> some kind soul to look up a part number for me.
>
> I recently put some 15" Mercedes Wheels on my 91 Van.  Fit perfectly but
> that's another story.  After trying all sorts of aftermarket dress rims
> hubcaps I settled on a set of original VW covers  I am told they came from
> either an Australian imported Golf or Passat vehicle 2000 vintage?.
>
> The part no as stamped on the rear of the cover is 3B0 601 147 D.  Also
> quite near is another stamping PA 6.6 M15.  What I like about them is the
> moulded VW emblem insert on the covers
>
> Also a quick question.  Are the metal dust caps or bearing covers that sit
> on the front wheel stub axles absolutely necessary.  The reason I ask is
> that these covers protrude too far out and prevent the wheel hubcaps from
> fitting  snugly on the rims.  As a result I have lost one cover already on
> the front wheel,
>
> Waiting on some kind soul to reply
>
> Ray Hunnam
> Penrith Australia
>
>