Volkswagen Golf Gearbox Replacement Parts

This depends on which generation and engine code both cars share: the Mk6 Golf ran from 2009 to 2013, while the Mk7 ran from 2013 to 2020, so a 2010 and a 2014 car sit in different generations and a straight swap is unlikely to work. The most important thing to check is the engine code on your V5 or via a VIN check — if both cars share the same engine code you have a much stronger basis for a match, but crossing the Mk6-to-Mk7 boundary means ancillary and mounting differences are very likely. Route this combination to your breaker with both registration numbers before buying.

No — fuel type fundamentally affects which gearbox is fitted, and a petrol and diesel Golf of the same year will have entirely different gearboxes even if everything else looks identical. Mechanical parts follow the engine code, not the badge or the model year, so always supply your engine code (found on your V5 or a VIN check) to the breaker. Never assume cross-fuel compatibility without the breaker confirming against your specific registration.

Trim level — whether that's S, Match, SE, GT, or GTD — does not affect gearbox fitment; what matters is your engine code, fuel type, and whether the car is manual or automatic. A GTD will have a diesel engine code distinct from a petrol GT, so the engine code does the real work of identifying the correct unit, not the trim name. You may receive a gearbox pulled from any trim level and it will be mechanically equivalent provided the engine code and gearbox type match.

The Mk6 Golf ran from 2009 to 2013 and the Mk7 from 2013 to 2020, and while some engine codes carried across, the gearbox internals, mounts, and associated components were revised between generations. Treating them as interchangeable is risky, and you should confirm with your breaker using both registration numbers whether a specific unit will cross that Mk6-to-Mk7 boundary in your application. Engine code remains the single most reliable detail to supply.

The Mk7 Golf received a facelift in 2017, and for many engine codes the gearbox itself is compatible across the pre- and post-facelift cars — but ancillary components, mounting brackets, and sensor configurations can differ mid-production. Confirm with your breaker against your exact registration rather than assuming the facelift boundary is irrelevant; supply your engine code as it is the most useful single piece of information. The breaker can cross-reference both vehicles to flag any differences before you commit.

On some Golf models — particularly those with DSG or other electronically controlled gearboxes — there can be pairing or coding requirements between the gearbox control unit and the car's ECU, but this varies by model year and specification. Whether your specific combination requires coding is something to confirm with your breaker and ideally a VW specialist or diagnostic technician before fitting. This is not something FindApart or a breaker can guarantee in advance, so factor potential coding costs into your budget.