Volkswagen Golf Mk7 / GTI Mk7 Bulb Sizes (2012–2020)
Quick answer: the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 / GTI Mk7 uses H7 for the low beam and H15 for the high beam on halogen headlights, and H8 for the fog lights.
Looking for the right headlight bulb for your Volkswagen Golf Mk7 / GTI Mk7 (2012–2020)? Below you will find the bulb sizes for the low beam, high beam, fog lights and parking lights, for both halogen and xenon headlights.
This guide covers: Golf VII 1.0 TSI, 1.4 TSI, 1.5 TSI, 1.6 TDI, 2.0 TDI, GTI, GTD, Golf R, Golf Sportsvan, Golf Variant, e-Golf (halogen versions).
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 / GTI Mk7 bulb sizes
Halogen headlights
Low beam: H7
High beam: H15 (high beam + daytime running light)
Fog lights: H8
Parking / position lights: W5W (T10)
Xenon headlights
Low beam: D3S
High beam: D3S (bi-xenon)
Fog lights: H8
Parking / position lights: LED / W5W
Good to know
Many Golf Mk7.5 cars (2017+) have full LED headlights – those do not use replaceable bulbs.
On bi-xenon headlights the same D3S bulb gives both the low and the high beam.
LightsUp LED bulbs for the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 / GTI Mk7
Magic App Control LED bulbs – sizes for this car: H7, H8. colour temperature, brightness and strobe controlled from your phone, built-in CAN bus.
CORE150 LED bulbs – sizes for this car: H7, H8. very bright 6500K white, no app.
Compact 1:1 H7 LED bulbs (6000LM) – sizes for this car: H7. very compact, no external driver – fits tight headlight housings.
Xenon to LED bulbs – sizes for this car: D3S. plug-and-play LED replacement for xenon bulbs.
Xenon LED bulbs with App Control – sizes for this car: D3S. xenon LED replacement with app control.
T10 / W5W LED bulbs – sizes for this car: W5W / T10. for parking and position lights.
Why upgrade to LED?
Much brighter, clean white light (around 6000K) instead of yellow halogen.
Instant full brightness and a much longer life than halogen bulbs.
Plug-and-play: the same base as your original H7 bulb, no cutting or wiring changes.
Built-in CAN bus on our App Control bulbs – no dashboard warnings on most cars.
Xenon headlights? Swap to LED
If your Volkswagen Golf Mk7 / GTI Mk7 has xenon headlights, our Xenon to LED bulbs replace the D3S bulb directly – no ballast changes needed.
FAQ
Is the Golf 7 low beam H7?
Yes, on halogen headlights. Xenon headlights use D3S.
Which fog light bulb does the Golf 7 use?
H8.
Check before you order
Headlights can differ by market (EU/US), trim, xenon or halogen, or because a previous owner fitted different lights. Please check the code printed on the base of your current bulb before ordering. Not sure? Send us a photo of your bulb to info@lightsup.pro and we will confirm the right size for you.
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