Volkswagen Golf MK7 · MK7.5 · 2012 to 2020

The MK7 Golf, in detail

Specifications, control modules, coding, retrofits, known faults, servicing, part numbers and torque settings for the Golf R, GTI, GTE and the wider MK7 range. Every fact links to its source.

6.3 millionMK7s built¹ 310 PSMK7.5 Golf R² 2012 to 2020Premiere to last e-Golf¹

Models

Golf R

300 to 310 PS, 4MOTION, DSG and manual. Every market, year and edition.

GTI

GTI, Performance, Clubsport, Clubsport S and TCR.

GTE and e-Golf

The plug-in hybrid and the electric Golf, high-voltage systems included.

The MK7 range

Every engine, trim level, body style and platform detail.

Guides and reference

Interactive module map

Click a module on the drawing for its function, location, part numbers and faults.

Electronics

Every control module by address, the CAN buses, component protection and immobiliser.

Coding

VCDS and OBDeleven tweaks with module, channel and value.

Retrofits

Parts, wiring and coding for the common upgrades, with difficulty ratings.

Common faults and recalls

Symptoms, causes, fixes, VW bulletins and UK and US recalls.

Servicing

Intervals, fluids, capacities and service part numbers.

Part numbers and torque

Torque settings by area and OEM part numbers by system.

Identify a MK7

VIN decoding, the data sticker, PR codes and how to spot a genuine R.

Reading VW wiring diagrams

Page layout, fuses, grounds, track numbers, connector notation and moving pins.

How this site works

Each fact carries a numbered link to where it came from: VW press packs and price lists, VW training manuals, VW technical bulletins published by the US safety regulator, recall databases, diagnostic scans and specialist sources. Where sources disagree, both values are shown. Where a fact could not be confirmed, it is marked Unverified. The full method is on the Sources page.

Sources

VW Newsroom: Golf 7th generation 2012 to 2019; VW Newsroom: Golf 7 2012 to 2019 (last e-Golf built 23 Dec 2020)
VW 2017 Golf R facelift press text