What headlight bulb does a Volkswagen Polo take in the UK?

For the Polo hatchback twin headlamp version (2017-2023), Auto Bulbs Direct lists dipped beam H7, main beam H7. Headlight bulbs changed between versions, so check the table for your registration year and headlight type.

Do all Polo versions use the same bulbs?

No. Auto Bulbs Direct lists 6 different sets for the Polo 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 Polo bulb numbers (UK)

For the Polo hatchback twin headlamp version (2017-2023, 67 to 72 plates), Auto Bulbs Direct lists dipped beam H7, main beam H7; front fog H8, front indicators 585 (WY21W), brake/tail 382 (P21W), reversing 382<br>H21W. Other versions are below - 6 in all.

Key takeaways

Polo hatchback twin headlamp: dipped H7, main H7.
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.

Polo hatchback twin headlamp 2017-2023 (67 to 72 plates)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H7
Front fog	H8
Front indicator	585 (WY21W)
Brake / tail light	382 (P21W)
Rear indicator	581 (PY21W)
Rear fog	H21W
Reversing light	382<br>H21W

Polo hatchback twin headlamp 2014-2017 (64 to 17 plates)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H7
Front fog	H8
Sidelight	501 (W5W)
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Side repeater	501 (W5W)
Brake / tail light	380 (P21/5W)
Rear indicator	581 (PY21W)
Rear fog	382 (P21W)
Reversing light	382 (P21W)
Number plate	239 (C5W)

Polo hatchback single headlamp 2009-2017 (09 to 17 plates)
Dipped beam	H4
Main beam	H4
Front fog	H8
Sidelight	501 (W5W)
Daytime running light	382<br>582
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Brake / tail light	382 (P21W)
Rear indicator	581 (PY21W)
Rear fog	435 (H21W)
Reversing light	435 (H21W)
Number plate	501 (W5W)

Polo hatchback twin headlamp 2009-2014 (09 to 14 plates)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H7
Front fog	H8
Sidelight	501 (W5W)
Front indicator	585 (WY21W)
Side repeater	501 (W5W)
Brake / tail light	380 (P21/5W)
Rear indicator	581 (PY21W)
Rear fog	382 (P21W)
Reversing light	382 (P21W)
Number plate	239 (C5W)

Polo hatchback single headlamp 2008-2009 (58 plate)
Dipped beam	H4
Main beam	H4
Front fog	H8
Sidelight	501 (W5W)
Daytime running light	382 (P21W)
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Brake / tail light	382 (P21W)
Rear indicator	581 (PY21W)
Rear fog	435 (H21W)
Reversing light	435 (H21W)
Number plate	501 (W5W)

Polo hatchback twin headlamp 2007-2009 (57 to 58 plates)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H1
Sidelight	501 (W5W)
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Side repeater	501 (W5W)
Brake / tail light	380 (P21/5W)
Rear indicator	581 (PY21W)
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 Polo

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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.