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    How to change rear wheel bearing VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
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    How to change a front shock strut on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
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    How to change rear wheel bearing / rear hub bearing on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
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    How to change the rubber boots of the brake caliper guide pins on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
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    How to change front brake pads on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
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    How to change ball joint on VW GOLF 5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • How to change front springs / front coil springs on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    How to change front springs / front coil springs on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • How to change rear suspension arm / rear control arm on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    How to change rear suspension arm / rear control arm on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
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  • How to change front wheel bearing / front hub bearing on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    How to change front wheel bearing / front hub bearing on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
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  • How to change front lower arm on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change front wheel bearing on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change serpentine belt on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change water pump & timing belt kit on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change front door lock on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change engine oil and filter on VW Golf 7 – replacement guide
  • How to change engine thermostat on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake pads on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear shock absorbers on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake discs on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change engine oil and filter on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change front suspension strut on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear wheel bearing on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear suspension lower control arm on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear brake caliper on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change front coil springs on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear brake discs on VW Golf 7 – replacement guide
  • How to change fuel filter on VW Golf VI Hatchback (5K1) – replacement guide
  • How to change headlight bulb on VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake pads on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change front lower arm on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear suspension lower control arm on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear brake caliper on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear shock absorbers on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear wheel bearing on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change spark plugs on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change engine thermostat on VW Golf Plus / Crossgolf (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake discs on VW Golf 7 – replacement guide
  • How to change front strut mount on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change front strut mount on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change spark plugs on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear suspension lower trailing arm on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change serpentine belt on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear brake discs on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change front suspension strut on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change front coil springs on VW Golf Plus / Crossgolf (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change headlight bulb on VW Golf VI Hatchback (5K1) – replacement guide
  • How to change front ABS sensor on VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) – replacement guide
  • How to change CV joint on VW GOLF VI (5K1) – replacement guide
  • How to change CV joint on VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) – replacement guide
  • How to change pollen filter on VW Golf 7 – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake caliper on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change front wheel bearing on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change pollen filter on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change front wheel bearing on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change front strut mount on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change front ABS sensor on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change front window regulator on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change fuel filter on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change manual gearbox oil on VW Golf III Hatchback (1H1) – replacement guide
  • How to change front coil springs on VW Golf 7 – replacement guide
  • How to change CV joint on VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) – replacement guide
  • How to change spark plugs on VW Golf 7 – replacement guide
  • How to change water pump & timing belt kit on VW Golf V Variant (1K5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake discs on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake pads on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change front strut mount on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change serpentine belt on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change serpentine belt on VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) – replacement guide
  • How to change headlight bulb on VW Golf Plus / Crossgolf (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear brake caliper on VW GOLF VI (5K1) – replacement guide
  • How to change front ABS sensor on VW Golf VI Hatchback (5K1) – replacement guide
  • How to change water pump on VW GOLF I (17) – replacement guide
  • How to change water pump & timing belt kit on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake discs on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear ABS sensor on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear coil springs on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change lambda sensor on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear brake pads on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change pollen filter on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change front coil springs on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change serpentine belt on VW Golf Plus / Crossgolf (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change track rod end on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change front anti roll bar links on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change air filter on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change front strut mount on VW Golf 7 – replacement guide
  • How to change front suspension strut on VW Golf 7 – replacement guide
  • How to change glow plugs on VW GOLF VI (5K1) – replacement guide
  • How to change mass air flow sensor on VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) – replacement guide
  • How to change tailgate struts on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear strut mount on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change track rod end on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear brake shoes on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change air filter on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change front strut mount on VW Golf Plus / Crossgolf (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change track rod end on VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) – replacement guide
  • How to change front lower arm on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake hose on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
  • How to change water pump on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
  • How to change spark plugs on VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change headlight bulb on VW Golf Sportsvan (AM1, AN1) – replacement guide
  • How to change ignition coil on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear coil springs on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change front anti roll bar links on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear coil springs on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change front suspension strut on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change engine oil and filter on VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change pollen filter on VW Golf VI Hatchback (5K1) – replacement guide
  • How to change air filter on VW Golf Plus / Crossgolf (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change headlight bulb on VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear shock absorbers on VW Golf 7 – replacement guide
  • How to change air filter on VW Golf 7 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear strut mount on VW Golf 7 – replacement guide
  • How to change glow plugs on VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) – replacement guide
  • How to change front ball joint on VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear wheel bearing on VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear wheel bearing on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change front anti roll bar links on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear shock absorbers on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear windshield wipers on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear windshield wipers on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change pollen filter on VW Golf Plus / Crossgolf (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change fuel filter on VW Golf Plus / Crossgolf (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change headlight bulb on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake caliper on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change fuel filter on VW Golf 3 petrol – replacement guide
  • How to change ignition coil on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change air filter on VW Golf VI Hatchback (5K1) – replacement guide
  • How to change front anti roll bar links on VW Golf Sportsvan (AM1, AN1) – replacement guide
  • How to change engine thermostat on VW Golf VI Convertible (517) – replacement guide
  • How to change serpentine belt on VW Golf III Van (1H1) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear brake shoes on VW GOLF I (17) – replacement guide
  • How to change lambda sensor on VW GOLF VI (5K1) – replacement guide
  • How to change engine thermostat on VW Golf V Variant (1K5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front door lock on VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) – replacement guide
  • How to change water pump & timing belt kit on VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change engine oil and filter on VW Golf I Hatchback (17) – replacement guide
  • How to change engine thermostat on VW GOLF I (17) – replacement guide
  • How to change air filter on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear brake shoes on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
  • How to change front strut mount on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake hose on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change engine radiator on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
  • How to change front windshield wipers on VW Golf 4 – replacement guide
  • How to change front windshield wipers on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change brake drum on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change fuel filter on VW Golf VII Variant (BA5, BV5) – replacement guide
  • How to change headlight bulb on VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) – replacement guide
  • How to change spark plugs on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear anti roll bar links on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change front anti roll bar links on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change glass for wing mirror on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change windscreen wiper arm on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change engine oil and filter on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change pollen filter on VW Golf VI Convertible (517) – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake caliper on VW Golf VI Hatchback (5K1) – replacement guide
  • How to change distributor cap on VW GOLF III (1H1) – replacement guide
  • How to change headlight bulb on VW Golf III Hatchback (1H1) – replacement guide
  • How to change front anti roll bar links on VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) – replacement guide
  • How to change track rod end on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change manual gearbox oil on VW Golf II Hatchback (19E, 1G1) – replacement guide
  • How to change air filter on VW Golf Alltrack (BA5, BV5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake discs on VW Golf I Hatchback (17) – replacement guide
  • How to change water pump on VW Golf IV Convertible (1E) – replacement guide
  • How to change ignition coil on VW GOLF III (1H1) – replacement guide
  • How to change track rod end on VW Golf VI Hatchback (5K1) – replacement guide
  • How to change serpentine belt on VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front ABS sensor on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front ABS sensor on VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) – replacement guide
  • How to change coolant flange on VW GOLF I (17) – replacement guide
  • How to change water pump on VW GOLF I Cabriolet (155) – replacement guide
  • How to change CV joint on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change CV joint on VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake discs on VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear anti roll bar links on VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change water pump & timing belt kit on VW Golf VI Convertible (517) – replacement guide
  • How to change water pump & timing belt kit on VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front ABS sensor on VW GOLF III (1H1) – replacement guide
  • How to change mass air flow sensor on VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear wheel bearing on VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) – replacement guide
  • How to change tailgate struts on VW Golf 5 – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake discs on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake pads on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
  • How to change ignition leads on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
  • How to change pollen filter on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change distributor rotor on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear coil springs on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change front wheel bearing on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake pads on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change ignition coil on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear shock absorbers on VW Golf V Variant (1K5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front lower arm on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change engine thermostat on VW Golf VI Van (5K1_) – replacement guide
  • How to change front wheel bearing on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear wheel bearing on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
  • How to change front suspension strut on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change front window regulator on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear strut mount on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change front lower arm on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change fuel filter on VW Golf 3 diesel – replacement guide
  • How to change engine oil and filter on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change clutch kit on VW Golf II Hatchback (19E, 1G1) – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake caliper on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change spark plugs on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear strut mount on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change ignition coil on VW Golf Plus / Crossgolf (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake pads on VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear shock absorbers on VW Golf VI Convertible (517) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear shock absorbers on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change air filter on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front lower arm on VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change headlight bulb on VW Golf VI Convertible (517) – replacement guide
  • How to change engine thermostat on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change track rod end on VW Golf V Variant (1K5) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear brake caliper on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear coil springs on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change track rod end on VW Golf Sportsvan (AM1, AN1) – replacement guide
  • How to change track rod end on VW Golf Plus / Crossgolf (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change manual gearbox oil on VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) – replacement guide
  • How to change air filter on VW Golf VII Variant (BA5, BV5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front suspension strut on VW Golf Sportsvan (AM1, AN1) – replacement guide
  • How to change front ABS sensor on VW Golf VII Variant (BA5, BV5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake pads on VW Golf I Hatchback (17) – replacement guide
  • How to change spark plugs on VW CITYGOLF – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake hose on VW GOLF I (17) – replacement guide
  • How to change ignition coil on VW Golf IV Convertible (1E) – replacement guide
  • How to change glow plugs on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake discs on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear anti roll bar links on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front wheel bearing on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake pads on VW Golf VIII Hatchback (CD1) – replacement guide
  • How to change wheel cylinder on VW GOLF I (17) – replacement guide
  • How to change front coil springs on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change ignition coil on VW CITYGOLF – replacement guide
  • How to change rear suspension lower control arm on VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) – replacement guide
  • How to change front strut mount on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change track rod end on VW Golf VI Convertible (517) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear brake pads on VW Golf IV Convertible (1E) – replacement guide
  • How to change front coil springs on VW Golf VI Convertible (517) – replacement guide
  • How to change manual gearbox oil on VW Golf IV Convertible (1E) – replacement guide
  • How to change manual gearbox oil on VW Golf III Estate (1H5) – replacement guide
  • How to change pollen filter on VW Golf Alltrack (BA5, BV5) – replacement guide
  • How to change air filter on VW Golf VIII Variant – replacement guide
  • How to change engine oil and filter on VW Golf III Convertible (1E7) – replacement guide
  • How to change front ABS sensor on VW Golf Plus / Crossgolf (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change track rod end on VW Golf VIII Variant – replacement guide
  • How to change rear wheel bearing on VW Golf I Hatchback (17) – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake discs on VW Golf I Convertible (155) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear wheel bearing on VW Golf IV Convertible (1E) – replacement guide
  • How to change coolant flange on VW GOLF III (1H1) – replacement guide
  • How to change engine thermostat on VW GOLF III Van (1H1) – replacement guide
  • How to change engine thermostat on VW Golf IV Convertible (1E) – replacement guide
  • How to change water pump on VW GOLF III Van (1H1) – replacement guide
  • How to change lambda sensor on VW Golf IV Convertible (1E) – replacement guide
  • How to change glow plugs on VW Golf VI Convertible (517) – replacement guide
  • How to change glow plugs on VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear brake discs on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear anti roll bar links on VW Golf V Variant (1K5) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear wheel bearing on VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear wheel bearing on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front wheel bearing on VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change engine oil and filter on VW Golf VI Convertible (517) – replacement guide
  • How to change front anti roll bar links on VW Golf IV Convertible (1E) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear brake discs on VW Golf Alltrack VII (BA5, BV5) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear brake pads on VW Golf VII Variant (BA5, BV5) – replacement guide
  • How to change glass for wing mirror on VW Golf V Variant (1K5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front anti roll bar links on VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) – replacement guide
  • How to change front anti roll bar links on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change front suspension strut on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change brake drum on VW GOLF I (17) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear brake shoes on VW GOLF III Variant (1H5) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear brake pads on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear suspension lower control arm on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear suspension lower trailing arm on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear brake caliper on VW Golf V Variant (1K5) – replacement guide
  • How to change rear strut mount on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change engine oil and filter on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear strut mount on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide
  • How to change front brake discs on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear suspension strut on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change spark plugs on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear anti roll bar links on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear windshield wipers on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change front windshield wipers on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
  • How to change rear ABS sensor on VW Golf VI Convertible (517) – replacement guide
  • How to change pollen filter on VW Golf V Variant (1K5) – replacement guide
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Manuals for VW GOLF models
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (08/2012 - ...)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 86 - 360
    • Power (KW): 63 - 265
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Electric Motor, Petrol Engine, Plug-In Hybrid
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (10/2003 - 02/2009)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 65 - 250
    • Power (KW): 48 - 184
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (10/2008 - 11/2013)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 80 - 270
    • Power (KW): 59 - 199
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Electric Motor, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (08/1997 - 06/2005)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 58 - 243
    • Power (KW): 43 - 179
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (01/2005 - 12/2013)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 65 - 170
    • Power (KW): 48 - 125
    • Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (04/2013 - ...)
    • Car body type: Estate
    • Power (HP): 86 - 360
    • Power (KW): 63 - 265
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (08/1983 - 12/1992)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 45 - 211
    • Power (KW): 33 - 155
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (08/1991 - 07/1998)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 27 - 190
    • Power (KW): 20 - 140
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Electric Motor, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (07/2009 - 07/2013)
    • Car body type: Estate
    • Power (HP): 80 - 200
    • Power (KW): 59 - 147
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (07/2019 - ...)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 90 - 333
    • Power (KW): 66 - 245
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Mild Hybrid, Petrol Engine, Plug-In Hybrid
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (05/1999 - 06/2006)
    • Car body type: Estate
    • Power (HP): 68 - 204
    • Power (KW): 50 - 150
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (06/2007 - 07/2009)
    • Car body type: Estate
    • Power (HP): 80 - 200
    • Power (KW): 59 - 147
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (04/1974 - 12/1985)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 50 - 112
    • Power (KW): 37 - 82
    • Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (03/2011 - 05/2016)
    • Car body type: Convertible
    • Power (HP): 105 - 265
    • Power (KW): 77 - 195
    • Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (01/1979 - 08/1993)
    • Car body type: Convertible
    • Power (HP): 54 - 112
    • Power (KW): 40 - 82
    • Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (06/1998 - 06/2002)
    • Car body type: Convertible
    • Power (HP): 75 - 117
    • Power (KW): 55 - 86
    • Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (02/2014 - ...)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 86 - 150
    • Power (KW): 63 - 110
    • Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (08/2020 - ...)
    • Car body type: Estate
    • Power (HP): 90 - 320
    • Power (KW): 66 - 235
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Mild Hybrid, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (07/1993 - 05/1998)
    • Car body type: Convertible
    • Power (HP): 75 - 115
    • Power (KW): 55 - 85
    • Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (07/1993 - 04/1999)
    • Car body type: Estate
    • Power (HP): 55 - 190
    • Power (KW): 40 - 140
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (12/2014 - ...)
    • Car body type: Estate
    • Power (HP): 110 - 184
    • Power (KW): 81 - 135
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine

DIY Volkswagen Golf repair and maintenance

Engine

  • A throttle valve often gets dirty. This results in low or unstable idle speed. Although you can clean the unit at home, you will need special equipment to do the throttle body alignment after you have cleaned it. Watch our video tutorial for proper DIY VW Golf repair and maintenance.
  • A timing belt wears out after 80,000 kilometres due to sharp acceleration. Careful driving style will help to extend the lifespan of the component to 90,000–110,000 kilometres on average. Ignoring the scheduled replacement times will lead to the belt break and engine valves deformation. A new component should be installed at a car repair shop. However, you can check it for scuffs and cracks yourself: all you need is to remove the timing belt cover. The component replacement requires new tensioner and guide pulleys, water pump and, in some cases, V-ribbed belt.
  • Owners of 1J1 cars with petrol engines often experience an oil pump failure. If the oil pressure in the system decreases and the oil consumption increases, do not use the vehicle — contact a car service center. If the system works properly, you can change the oil yourself with the help of our step-by-step Volkswagen Golf repair and operation manual.

Body

  • Paintwork on the front arches, sills and bonnet is apt to scuffing and peeling. To slow down these processes, apply a transparent protection film to the body.
  • Even the slightest mechanical impact may result in scratches on the windscreen. To avoid this, use a soft cloth and special non-abrasive auto-chemical products for care and regularly replace the windscreen wiper blades. Download our free step-by-step video tutorial on Volkswagen Golf repair  to install new components in just a few minutes.

Suspension

  • The rear wheel hub bearings of 5K1 cars break down fast. The main symptom of their failure is the humming noise at driving. You can replace the parts yourself with the help of our tips.
  • Stabilizer links of 5K1 cars wear out fast. This makes a body roll at maneuvering and rock at sharp braking. Before you install new stabilizer links, read the illustrated PDF manual on Volkswagen Golf repair.