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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 — 1999–2019: H7 LED; 1988–1996: 9004 LED; 2015–2017: HID-D3S LED; 1985–1987: H6054; 1997–1998: 9006 LED; 2020: H7; 2006: HID-D2S LED. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Beam | H7 LED(1999–2019) 9004 LED(1988–1996) HID-D3S LED(2015–2017) H6054(1985–1987) 9006 LED(1997–1998) H7(2020–2020) HID-D2S LED(2006–2006) | 33 years | Changed |
| High Beam | 9004 LED(1988–1996) H15 LED(2010–2017) H7 LED(1999–2006) H9 LED(2018–2019) 9005 LED(1997–1998) 9005(2020–2020) | 30 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Front | 7528 LED(1988–1998) 12180 LED(2010–2014) 2827 LED(2003–2006) 12181NA LED or 64136 LED(2015–2017) 3457NA LED(2000–2002) 7528(1985–1987) 7440NA LED(2018–2019) 7440NA(2020–2020) 2357NA LED(1999–1999) | 33 years | Changed |
| Parking Light | 7528(1985–1998) W5WB(2010–2014) 3457K(2003–2006) 2825(2015–2017) 3457NA(2000–2002) LED Bulb(2018–2019) 194(2020–2020) 2357NA(1999–1999) | 33 years | Changed |
| Trunk Light | 6411(2010–2019) 2825(1999–2006) LED Light(1988–1994) 6418(1995–1998) DE3423(2020–2020) | 30 years | Changed |
| Fog Light | H3 LED(1988–2006) H11 LED(2015–2019) 9006 LED(2010–2014) | 29 years | Changed |
| Brake Light | 70 LED(1995–2002) 2825 LED(1988–1994) LED Bulb(2003–2019) 921(2010–2014) 7440(2015–2017) 7528(1985–1986) W5W(1987–1987) | 32 years | Changed |
| Side Marker | 2821 LED(1988–2014) 5008 LED(2000–2006) 5007 LED(1995–1999) 2825 LED(2015–2017) LED Bulb(2018–2019) | 29 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Rear | 7506 LED(1988–2006) 12496 LED(2010–2014) 7440 LED(2015–2017) LED Bulb(2018–2019) | 29 years | Changed |
| License Plate | 2825(1988–2017) 6418(1999–2006) W5W(1985–1987) LED Bulb(2018–2019) | 32 years | Changed |
| Map Light | 2825(1999–2019) 6418(2003–2005) 47830(1997–1998) 47830 or 6411(1995–1996) | 22 years | Changed |
| Reverse Light | 7506(1988–2014) 921(2015–2017) LED Bulb(2018–2019) | 29 years | Changed |
| Daytime Running | H15(2010–2017) | 8 years | Consistent |
| Tail Light | 7528(1985–1992) 921(2010–2014) 7440(2015–2017) | 16 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: 1999–2019: H7 LED; 1988–1996: 9004 LED; 2015–2017: HID-D3S LED; 1985–1987: H6054; 1997–1998: 9006 LED; 2020–2020: H7; 2006–2006: HID-D2S LED. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The Volkswagen Golf uses a H7 LED bulb for the low beam and a 9004 LED for the high beam, and a H3 LED for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.
Yes. The Volkswagen Golf uses a H7 LED 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.