Volkswagen Golf bulb numbers (UK)
For the Golf halogen headlamps with LED DRLs version (2012-2020, 12 to 69 plates), Auto Bulbs Direct lists dipped beam H7, main beam H9; front fog H11, front indicators 585 (WY21W), brake/tail 582 (W21W), reversing 921 (W16W), number plate 501 (W5W). Other versions are below - 6 in all.
Key takeaways
- Golf halogen headlamps with LED DRLs: dipped H7, main H9.
- 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.
| Dipped beam | H7 |
| Main beam | H15 |
| Front fog | H11 |
| Brake / tail light | 582 (W21W) |
| Rear indicator | 585 (WY21W) |
| Rear fog | 582 (W21W) |
| Reversing light | 921 (W16W) |
| Number plate | 501 (W5W) |
| Dipped beam | H7 |
| Main beam | H9 |
| Front fog | H11 |
| Front indicator | 585 (WY21W) |
| Brake / tail light | 582 (W21W) |
| Rear indicator | 585 (WY21W) |
| Rear fog | 582 (W21W) |
| Reversing light | 921 (W16W) |
| Number plate | 501 (W5W) |
| Dipped beam | H7 |
| Main beam | H15 |
| Front fog | HB4 |
| Sidelight | 501 (W5W) |
| Front indicator | PY24W |
| Brake / tail light | 955 (W16W) |
| Rear indicator | 585 (WY21W) |
| Rear fog | 582 (W21W) |
| Reversing light | 582 (W21W) |
| Number plate | 501 (W5W) |
| Dipped beam | H7 |
| Main beam | H15 |
| Front fog | HB4 |
| Sidelight | 501 (W5W) |
| Front indicator | PY24W |
| Brake / tail light | 382 (P21W) |
| Rear fog | 382 (P21W) |
| Reversing light | 382 (P21W) |
| Number plate | 239 (C5W) |
| Dipped beam | H7 |
| Main beam | H7 |
| Front fog | HB4 |
| Sidelight | 501 (W5W) |
| Front indicator | 581 (PY21W) |
| Brake / tail light | 382 (P21W) |
| Rear fog | 382 (P21W) |
| Reversing light | 382 (P21W) |
| Number plate | 239 (C5W) |
| Dipped beam | H7 |
| Main beam | H7 |
| Front fog | H11 |
| Sidelight | 501 (W5W) |
| Front indicator | 581 (PY21W) |
| Brake / tail light | 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.
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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.