Volkswagen Golf Tail Light Bulb Size

The Volkswagen Golf tail light utilizes bulb sizes 7440, 5008, 232, and 12821 depending on the specific version of the lighting component. Available data for the specified vehicle covers a range from 1993 through 2018.

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

Bulb Size by Year Range

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
2015-20187440W21WCheck Price
2001-200250085008Check Price
2000232232Check Price
1993-19991282112821Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description Type Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament wedge bulb (T20). 12V, 21W.7440Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V.5008Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb with SV8.5 base. 12V, 3W.232Check Price
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.12821Check Price

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