Volkswagen Golf Brake Bulb Size

The Volkswagen Golf brake light utilizes 7440 and P21W bulb sizes for the specific lighting components located at the rear of the vehicle. Data for the specified lighting components covers the period from 1993 through 2018 for the various production versions.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Brake

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
2015-20187440W21WCheck Price
1993-20021156P21WCheck Price

Center High Mount Stop Light

YearsBulb TypeShop
1995-199970Check Price
1993-199412961Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description Type Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament wedge bulb (T20). 12V, 21W.7440Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W.P21WCheck Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W.1156Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 1.4W.70Check Price
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.12961Check Price

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