Volkswagen Golf Side Marker Bulb Size

The Volkswagen Golf side marker requires a bulb size of 12961 for the lighting components located on the exterior of the vehicle. Data for the specific bulb requirements covers the range from 1995 to 1999.

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

Front Side Marker

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
2015-201812961 (With Halogen Capsule Headlamps)12961Check Price
2000-20021296112961Check Price
19991157P21/5WCheck Price
12961 (Late Model)12961Check Price
1997-19981157P21/5WCheck Price

Rear Side Marker

YearsBulb TypeShop
2000-20025008Check Price
1995-199912821Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description Type Shop
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.12961Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament signalling bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.P21/5WCheck Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.1157Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V.5008Check Price
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.12821Check Price

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