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Volkswagen Golf Light Bulb Sizes
Complete bulb size reference for the Volkswagen Golf from 1985 to 2020. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.
The Volkswagen golf changed low beam specifications across model years — 1999–2020: H7; 1988–1996: 9004; 2015–2017: D3S; 1985–1987: H6054; 1997–1998: 9006; 2006: D2S. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.
Year Range
1985 – 2020
33 model yearsBulb Sizes Across Years
| Position | Bulb Type(s) | Years | Status / Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Beam | H7(1999–2020) 9004(1988–1996) D3S(2015–2017) H6054(1985–1987) 9006(1997–1998) D2S(2006–2006) | 33 years | Changed |
| High Beam | 9004(1988–1996) H15(2010–2017) H7(1999–2006) 9005(1997–2020) H6054(1985–1987) H11(2018–2019) | 33 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Front | 7528(1985–1998) 12180(2010–2014) 2827(2003–2006) 7440NA(2018–2020) 3457NA(2000–2002) 2357NA(1999–1999) | 30 years | Changed |
| Parking Light | 7528(1985–1998) W5WB(2010–2014) 3457K(2003–2006) 2825(2015–2017) 3457NA(2000–2002) 194(2020–2020) 2357NA(1999–1999) | 31 years | Changed |
| Trunk Light | 6411(2010–2019) 2825(1999–2006) 6418(1995–1998) DE3423(2020–2020) | 23 years | Changed |
| Fog Light | H3(1988–2006) H11(2015–2019) 9006(2010–2014) | 29 years | Changed |
| Map Light | 2825(1999–2019) 6418(2003–2005) 47830(1997–1998) | 20 years | Changed |
| Side Marker | 2821(1988–2014) 5008(2000–2006) 5007(1995–1999) 2825(2015–2017) | 27 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Rear | 7506(1988–2006) 12496(2010–2014) 7440(2015–2017) | 27 years | Changed |
| License Plate | 2825(1988–2017) 6418(1999–2006) W5W(1985–1987) | 30 years | Changed |
| Reverse Light | 7506(1988–2014) 921(2015–2017) | 27 years | Changed |
| Daytime Running | H15(2010–2017) | 8 years | Consistent |
| Tail Light | 7528(1985–1992) 921(2010–2014) 7440(2015–2017) | 16 years | Changed |
| Brake Light | 70(1995–2002) 2825(1988–1994) 921(2010–2014) 7440(2015–2017) 7528(1985–1986) W5W(1987–1987) | 26 years | Changed |
| Dome Light | 6411(1988–2006) 6418(2010–2014) | 24 years | Changed |
| Door Light | W5W(2000–2006) | 7 years | Consistent |
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Frequently Asked Questions
We have bulb size data for the Volkswagen Golf from 1985 to 2020, covering 33 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.
Yes, the Volkswagen Golf changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 1999–2020: H7; 1988–1996: 9004; 2015–2017: D3S; 1985–1987: H6054; 1997–1998: 9006; 2006–2006: D2S. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The Volkswagen Golf uses a H7 bulb for the low beam and a 9004 for the high beam, and a H3 for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.
Yes. The Volkswagen Golf uses a H7 low beam, and direct-fit LED conversion kits for that size are widely available. LED upgrades typically produce 2–3× more light output than stock halogen and last 25,000+ hours. Look for a DOT-compliant kit with a proper beam cutoff pattern.
Select your model year from the list below. Each year page shows every bulb position — low beam, high beam, fog light, turn signal, and brake light — with the correct size and a link to buy it on Amazon.