Change Car Battery Volkswagen Golf

Change Car Battery

Very easy 0h30–1h00 ~50–100£
Estimated time 0h30–1h00
Estimated labour cost ~50–100£
Difficulty Very easy
Vehicles
Golf Mk5 2003-2010 44
  • 1.4 FSi Petrol (BKG)
  • 1.4 FSi Petrol (BLN)
  • 1.4 Petrol (BCA)
  • 1.4 Petrol (BUD)
  • 1.4 TSI GT Petrol (BLG)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (BMY)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA)
  • 1.6 16V FSi Petrol (BAG)
  • 1.6 16V FSi Petrol (BLF)
  • 1.6 16V FSi Petrol (BLP)
  • 1.6 8V Multifuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CCSA)
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (BGU)
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (BSE)
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (BSF)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BJB)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKC)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BRU)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BXE)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BXF)
  • 1.9 TDI DPF Diesel (BLS)
  • 1.9 TDI DPF Diesel (BXJ)
  • 2.0 16V TDI Diesel (AZV)
  • 2.0 16V TDI Diesel (BKD)
  • 2.0 16V TDI DPF Diesel (BMN)
  • 2.0 8V SDi Diesel (BDK)
  • 2.0 8V TDI DPF Diesel (BMM)
  • 2.0 CR TDI Diesel (CBDA)
  • 2.0 CR TDI Diesel (CBDB)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (AXW)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BLR)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BLX)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BLY)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BVX)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BVY)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BVZ)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CCTA)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (AXX)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (BPY)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (BWA)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CAWB)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CBFA)
  • GTi 30 (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (BYD)
  • R32 (3.2 VR6) Petrol (BUB)
Golf Mk6 2009-2013 32
  • 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZA)
  • 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZB)
  • 1.4 Petrol (CGGA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTHD)
  • 1.6 Bi-Fuel (LPG) LPG,Petrol (CHGA)
  • 1.6 MPi Petrol (BSE)
  • 1.6 MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CMXA)
  • 1.6 MultiFuel Petrol (CCSA)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (CAYB)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (CAYC)
  • 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CDAA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBAA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBAB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBDA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBDB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBDC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFHB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFHC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CJAA)
  • GTD (2.0 TDI) Diesel (CBBB)
  • GTD (2.0 TDI) Diesel (CFGB)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CDLG)
  • GTi (2.0 TSI) Petrol (CBFA)
  • GTi (2.0 TSI) Petrol (CCTA)
  • GTi (2.0 TSI) Petrol (CCZB)
  • R (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CDLA)
  • R (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CDLC)
  • R (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CDLF)
Golf Mk7 2013-2021 76
  • 1.0 TSI Petrol (CHZC)
  • 1.0 TSI Petrol (CHZD)
  • 1.0 TSI Petrol (CHZK)
  • 1.0 TSI Petrol (DKLB)
  • 1.0 TSI Petrol (DKRF)
  • 1.2 TSI Petrol (CJZA)
  • 1.2 TSI Petrol (CJZB)
  • 1.2 TSI Petrol (CYVA)
  • 1.2 TSI Petrol (CYVB)
  • 1.4 TSI ACT Petrol (CPTA)
  • 1.4 TSI ACT Petrol (CZEA)
  • 1.4 TSI CNG CNG,Petrol (CPWA)
  • 1.4 TSI E85-100 Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CPVA)
  • 1.4 TSI E85-100 Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CPVB)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CHPA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CMBA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CXSA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZCA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZDA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZDD)
  • 1.5 TGI CNG (DHFA)
  • 1.5 TSI Petrol (DACA)
  • 1.5 TSI Petrol (DADA)
  • 1.5 TSI Petrol (DPBA)
  • 1.5 TSI Petrol (DPCA)
  • 1.6 MPi Petrol (CWVA)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (CLHA)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (CLHB)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (CRKA)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (CRKB)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (CXXA)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (CXXB)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (DBKA)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (DDYA)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (DDYB)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (DGTE)
  • 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CJSB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CRBB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CRBC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CRGA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CRLB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CRLD)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CRVA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CRVC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CYKB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DCYA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DCYB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DEJA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DEJB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DFGA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DFGB)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (DKTB)
  • GTD (2.0 TDI) Diesel (CUNA)
  • GTD (2.0 TDI) Diesel (DGCA)
  • GTD (2.0 TDI) Diesel (DJGA)
  • GTE (1.4 TSI) Electricity,Petrol (CUKB+EAHA)
  • GTE (1.4 TSI) Electricity,Petrol (DGEA+EAHA)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CHHB)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CJXE)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CJXH)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CNTA)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CNTC)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CXCB)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CXDA)
  • GTI (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (DLBA)
  • GTI Clubsport S (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CJXG)
  • GTI Performance (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CHHA)
  • GTI TCR (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (DNUC)
  • R (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CJXB)
  • R (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CJXC)
  • R (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (CJXD)
  • R (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (DJHA)
  • R (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (DJHB)
  • R (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (DJJA)
  • R (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (DLRA)
  • R (2.0 TFSI) Petrol (DNUE)
Golf Mk8 2020-2025 20
  • 1.0 eTSI Petrol (DLAA)
  • 1.0 TSI Petrol (DLAB)
  • 1.5 eTSI Petrol (DFYA)
  • 1.5 TGI CNG,Petrol (DHFA)
  • 1.5 TSI Petrol (DPBA)
  • 1.5 TSI Petrol (DPCA)
  • 2.0 TDi BlueMotion Diesel (DSRB)
  • 2.0 TDi BlueMotion Diesel (DSUD)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTRB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTRD)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTSA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTSB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTTC)
  • 2.0 TDI, -GTD Diesel (DTUA)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (DNNA)
  • eHybrid (1.4 eHybrid) Electricity,Petrol (DGEA+EANA)
  • GTi (2.0 TSI) Petrol (DNPA)
  • GTI Clubsport (2.0 TSI) Petrol (DNFC)
  • R (2.0 TSI) Petrol (DNFF)
  • R (2.0 TSI) Petrol (DNFG)
Golf MkII 1983-1993 33
  • 1.0 Petrol (GN)
  • 1.0 Petrol (HZ)
  • 1.3 Petrol (2G)
  • 1.3 Petrol (GT)
  • 1.3 Petrol (HK)
  • 1.3 Petrol (HW)
  • 1.3 Petrol (MH)
  • 1.3 Petrol (NU)
  • 1.3 Petrol (NZ)
  • 1.6 Kat. Petrol (EZA)
  • 1.6 Kat. Petrol (RF)
  • 1.6 Petrol (EZ)
  • 1.6 Petrol (HM)
  • 1.6 Petrol (PN)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (KR)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (PL)
  • 1.8 G60 Petrol (PG)
  • 1.8 G60 Rallye Petrol (1H)
  • 1.8 GTi Petrol (GZ)
  • 1.8 Kat. Petrol (RV)
  • 1.8 Petrol (2H)
  • 1.8 Petrol (EV)
  • 1.8 Petrol (GU)
  • 1.8 Petrol (GX)
  • 1.8 Petrol (HT)
  • 1.8 Petrol (HV)
  • 1.8 Petrol (PB)
  • 1.8 Petrol (PF)
  • 1.8 Petrol (RD)
  • 1.8 Petrol (RG)
  • 1.8 Petrol (RH)
  • 1.8 Petrol (RP)
  • 1.8 Syncro Country Petrol (1P)
Golf MkIII 1991-1998 26
  • 1.4 (40/44 kW) Petrol (ABD)
  • 1.4 (40/44 kW) Petrol (AEX)
  • 1.4 (40/44 kW) Petrol (APQ)
  • 1.6 Petrol (ABU)
  • 1.6 Petrol (AEA)
  • 1.6 Petrol (AEE)
  • 1.6 Petrol (AEK)
  • 1.6 Petrol (AFT)
  • 1.6 Petrol (AKS)
  • 1.8 Petrol (AAM)
  • 1.8 Petrol (ABS)
  • 1.8 Petrol (ADZ)
  • 1.8 Petrol (ANN)
  • 1.8 Petrol (ANP)
  • 1.9 D Diesel (1Y)
  • 1.9 SDi Diesel (AEY)
  • 1.9 TD Diesel (AAZ)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (1Z)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFN)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AHU)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (ALE)
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (ABF)
  • 2.0 Petrol (2E)
  • 2.0 Petrol (ADY)
  • 2.0 Petrol (AGG)
  • 2.0 Petrol (AKR)
Golf MkIV 1997-2007 46
  • 1.4 Petrol (AHW)
  • 1.4 Petrol (AKQ)
  • 1.4 Petrol (APE)
  • 1.4 Petrol (AXP)
  • 1.4 Petrol (BCA)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (ATN)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (AUS)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (AZD)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (BAD)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (BCB)
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (AEH)
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (AKL)
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (APF)
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (AVU)
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (BFQ)
  • 1.8 Petrol (AGN)
  • 1.8 Turbo Petrol (AGU)
  • 1.8 Turbo Petrol (AQA)
  • 1.8 Turbo Petrol (ARZ)
  • 1.8 Turbo Petrol (AUM)
  • 1.8 Turbo Petrol (AWD)
  • 1.9 SDi Diesel (AGP)
  • 1.9 SDi Diesel (AQM)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AGR)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AHF)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AJM)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (ALH)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (ARL)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (ASV)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (ASZ)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (ATD)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AUY)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AXR)
  • 2.0 CNG (75/85kW) CNG,Petrol (BEH)
  • 2.0 Petrol (APK)
  • 2.0 Petrol (AQY)
  • 2.0 Petrol (AZH)
  • 2.0 Petrol (AZJ)
  • GTi (1.8 Turbo) Petrol (AUQ)
  • R32 Petrol (BFH)
  • R32 Petrol (BJS)
  • R32 Petrol (BML)
  • VR5 Petrol (AQN)
  • VR6 Petrol (AQP)
  • VR6 Petrol (AUE)
  • VR6 Petrol (BDE)

What is the role of the battery in a Volkswagen Golf?

The battery is primarily used to start the engine and to power electrical equipment when the engine is off. When the engine is running, the alternator provides the energy needed by the various electrical systems. During this operating phase, the battery stores electrical energy in chemical form. This energy is released as electrical current when the engine is switched off again.

What are the different types of Volkswagen Golf battery?

There are three main types of lead/acid battery:

  • Open battery: Designed for older vehicles with reduced electrical/electronic equipment and without Stop and Start. Requires regular electrolyte level checks.
  • EFB battery (Enhanced Flooded Battery): An improved open battery with reduced water loss. Suitable for simple Stop and Start systems. Maintenance-free.
  • AGM battery (Absorbent Glass Mat): Sealed battery with excellent charge/discharge and vibration resistance. Suitable for Stop and Start with regenerative braking. Maintenance-free.

When should you change your Volkswagen Golf battery?

The battery is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness (difficulty starting). The vehicle maintenance plan rarely specifies periodic replacement. Battery life depends on usage conditions, battery type, and vehicle condition. Average life is about 5 years.

How to choose your Volkswagen Golf battery?

For replacement, obtain a battery with the same specifications as the old one: voltage (12V), dimensions, battery type (AGM), storage capacity in Ah, starting current in A, terminal positions. You can fit a battery with slightly higher capacity and starting current. AGM vehicles must use AGM replacements.

How to change your Volkswagen Golf battery without data loss?

To avoid resetting systems and losing vehicle data (radio, clock, settings), use an electronic memory saver (maintains 12V in the electrical circuit while replacing the battery). Connect it to battery cables, accessory socket, or diagnostic socket before disconnecting. Available from €10; prefer a version protected against reversed connections and short circuits.

Is it difficult to change the Volkswagen Golf battery?

Battery replacement presents no particular difficulty unless elements obstruct access (fuse board, engine management ECU). Difficulty level 1/5: technically very easy. The step-by-step method covers: switch off ignition and all consumers, connect memory saver, remove obstructions, disconnect terminals (negative first), remove battery, clean tray and terminals, fit new battery, reconnect (positive first), check systems and reset as needed.

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8 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Golf Mk5 2003-2010 2003-2010 1.4 FSi Petrol (BKG), 1.4 FSi Petrol (BLN), 1.4 Petrol (BCA), 1.4 Petrol (BUD), 1.4 TSI GT Petrol (BLG), 1.4 TSI Petrol (BMY), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.6 16V FSi Petrol (BAG), 1.6 16V FSi Petrol (BLF), 1.6 16V FSi Petrol (BLP), 1.6 8V Multifuel Bioethanol … Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
Golf Mk6 2009-2013 2009-2013 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZA), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZB), 1.4 Petrol (CGGA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTHD), 1.6 Bi-Fuel (LPG) LPG,Petrol (CHGA), 1.6 MPi Petrol (BSE), 1.6 MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CMXA), 1.6 MultiFuel Petrol (CCSA), 1.6 TDI Die… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Golf Mk7 2013-2021 2013-2021 1.0 TSI Petrol (CHZC), 1.0 TSI Petrol (CHZD), 1.0 TSI Petrol (CHZK), 1.0 TSI Petrol (DKLB), 1.0 TSI Petrol (DKRF), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CJZA), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CJZB), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CYVA), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CYVB), 1.4 TSI ACT Petrol (CPTA), 1.4 TSI ACT Petrol (CZEA), 1.4 TSI CNG CNG,Pe… Bioethanol (E85), CNG, Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
Golf Mk8 2020-2025 2020-2025 1.0 eTSI Petrol (DLAA), 1.0 TSI Petrol (DLAB), 1.5 eTSI Petrol (DFYA), 1.5 TGI CNG,Petrol (DHFA), 1.5 TSI Petrol (DPBA), 1.5 TSI Petrol (DPCA), 2.0 TDi BlueMotion Diesel (DSRB), 2.0 TDi BlueMotion Diesel (DSUD), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTRB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTRD), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTSA)… CNG, Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
Golf MkI 1974-1984 1974-1984 1.1 Petrol (FA), 1.1 Petrol (FJ), 1.1 Petrol (GG), 1.3 Petrol (GF), 1.5 D Diesel (CK), 1.5 Petrol (FH), 1.5 Petrol (JB), 1.6 D Diesel (CR), 1.6 D Diesel (JK), 1.6 GTi 8V Petrol (EG), 1.6 Petrol (EM), 1.6 Petrol (EW), 1.6 Petrol (FP), 1.6 TD Diesel (CY), 1.8 Petrol (DX), 1.8 Petr… Diesel, Petrol
Golf MkII 1983-1993 1983-1993 1.0 Petrol (GN), 1.0 Petrol (HZ), 1.3 Petrol (2G), 1.3 Petrol (GT), 1.3 Petrol (HK), 1.3 Petrol (HW), 1.3 Petrol (MH), 1.3 Petrol (NU), 1.3 Petrol (NZ), 1.6 D Diesel (ME), 1.6 Kat. Petrol (EZA), 1.6 Kat. Petrol (RF), 1.6 Petrol (ABN), 1.6 Petrol (EZ), 1.6 Petrol (HM), 1.6 Petrol… Diesel, Petrol
Golf MkIII 1991-1998 1991-1998 1.4 (40/44 kW) Petrol (ABD), 1.4 (40/44 kW) Petrol (AEX), 1.4 (40/44 kW) Petrol (APQ), 1.6 Petrol (ABU), 1.6 Petrol (AEA), 1.6 Petrol (AEE), 1.6 Petrol (AEK), 1.6 Petrol (AFT), 1.6 Petrol (AKS), 1.8 Petrol (AAM), 1.8 Petrol (ABS), 1.8 Petrol (ACC), 1.8 Petrol (ADZ), 1.8 Petrol (… Diesel, Petrol
Golf MkIV 1997-2007 1997-2007 1.4 Petrol (AHW), 1.4 Petrol (AKQ), 1.4 Petrol (APE), 1.4 Petrol (AXP), 1.4 Petrol (BCA), 1.6 16V Petrol (ATN), 1.6 16V Petrol (AUS), 1.6 16V Petrol (AZD), 1.6 16V Petrol (BAD), 1.6 16V Petrol (BCB), 1.6 8V Petrol (AEH), 1.6 8V Petrol (AKL), 1.6 8V Petrol (APF), 1.6 8V Petrol (A… CNG, Diesel, Petrol

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