What headlight bulb does a Volkswagen Golf Plus take in the UK?

For the Golf Plus hatchback version (2009-2014), Auto Bulbs Direct lists dipped beam H7, main beam H15. Headlight bulbs changed between versions, so check the table for your registration year and headlight type.

What sidelight bulb does a Volkswagen Golf Plus take?

A 501 (W5W) for the Golf Plus hatchback (2009-2014). A 501 and a W5W are the same bulb.

Do all Golf Plus versions use the same bulbs?

No. Auto Bulbs Direct lists 2 different sets for the Golf Plus across registration years and headlight types (halogen, with or without daytime running lights, cornering lights). Match yours by registration year, and check the old bulb's base.

Volkswagen Golf Plus bulb numbers (UK)

For the Golf Plus hatchback version (2009-2014, 09 to 14 plates), Auto Bulbs Direct lists dipped beam H7, main beam H15; front fog HB4, sidelights 501 (W5W), front indicators 581 (PY21W), reversing 382 (P21W), number plate 501 (W5W). Other versions are below - 2 in all.

Key takeaways

Golf Plus hatchback: dipped H7, main H15, sidelight 501 (W5W).
UK number and ECE code name the same bulb: 501 = W5W, 581 = PY21W, 380 = P21/5W, 382 = P21W.
Versions differ by registration year and headlight type - check the old bulb's base.

Golf Plus hatchback 2009-2014 (09 to 14 plates)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H15
Front fog	HB4
Sidelight	501 (W5W)
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Rear fog	382 (P21W)
Reversing light	382 (P21W)
Number plate	501 (W5W)

Golf Plus hatchback 2007-2009 (57 to 58 plates)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H7
Front fog	HB4
Sidelight	501 (W5W)
Front indicator	382 (P21W)
Rear fog	382 (P21W)
Reversing light	382 (P21W)
Number plate	239 (C5W)

Versions as Auto Bulbs Direct names them, with UK registration years and plates. These are halogen-headlight cars unless stated; xenon and LED headlights use different bulbs or sealed units.

Bulbs for the Volkswagen Golf Plus

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H7 headlight bulbDipped beam - Golf Plus hatchbackShop bulbs 501 (W5W) bulbSidelights and number plateShop bulbs 581 (PY21W) bulbFront indicatorsShop bulbs

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Source: Auto Bulbs Direct's vehicle bulb finder, checked registration plate by registration plate. Bulbs can change with trim level and headlight type, so check the markings on the old bulb (printed on its base) before buying. UK numbers (501, 581, 380...) and ECE codes (W5W, PY21W, P21/5W...) name the same bulb.