Volkswagen GTI Tail Light Bulb Size

The Volkswagen GTI tail light requires bulb sizes 7440, 921, P21W, and 5008 depending on the specific version of the component. Data for the bulbs covers the range from 2006 to 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
2010-2013921 (Without LED Tail Lights)W16WCheck Price
2007-20091156P21WCheck Price
200650085008Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description Type Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament wedge bulb (T20). 12V, 21W.7440Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Wedge bulb (T15). 12V, 16W.921Check 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). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V.5008Check Price

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