Second Hand Volkswagen Scirocco Wheel Hub

The third-generation Scirocco ran from 2008 to 2017, with a facelift arriving in 2014 that refreshed the styling and interior. For wheel hub fitment purposes, the key question is whether the brake specification changed at that facelift point, and you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assuming all 2008–2017 hubs are interchangeable. The generation boundary and facelift year are well established, but whether the hub itself changed mid-run is something your breaker can verify from the part number on the car.

The 2012 car is pre-facelift (2008–2013) and the 2015 is post-facelift (2014–2017), so you are crossing a named generation boundary within the same third-gen Scirocco. The hub design may well be shared across that facelift, but whether it is identical or changed as part of a mid-generation brake upgrade is something you must confirm with the breaker against your registration. Never assume fitment across a facelift boundary without checking part numbers.

Yes, engine size can matter because larger or more powerful engines are often paired with bigger brake assemblies, and the hub must match the brake specification on your car. A 2.0 TSI or the R variant may carry different brake hardware to a 1.4 TSI, which could affect hub dimensions or bolt pattern compatibility. Always give the breaker your full registration so they can cross-reference the correct hub for your engine and brake spec.

Trim level itself does not determine hub fitment — what matters is the brake and suspension specification that comes with the engine in that trim. The R used the 2.0 TSI in a higher state of tune and may carry a different brake package that affects the hub, so it is the mechanical specification rather than the R badge that counts. Confirm with the breaker using your registration to ensure the hub matches your brake setup, regardless of which trim name is on the car.

For a front wheel hub, the side (NS — nearside, kerb side; OS — offside, driver's side) can matter depending on whether the hub incorporates an ABS sensor ring or directional bearing that is handed. Always specify NS or OS when contacting a breaker, and confirm the part number matches your side of the car. Fitting the wrong side risks ABS faults or uneven braking, so do not assume the hubs are identical left-to-right without checking.

The Scirocco is based on the Volkswagen Group PQ35 platform shared with the Golf Mk6 (2008–2012), so some running gear is common across the two cars. However, brake and hub specifications can differ depending on the engine fitted to each car, and any variation in brake sizing will mean the hubs are not interchangeable. Confirm with the breaker by giving them the registration of both cars so they can compare part numbers before you buy.