VolkswagenGolfEngines for Sale —Used & Reconditioned
Every Volkswagen Golf engine from 1J to CD1 — verified fitment by registration, fixed prices, UK delivery.
We stock used and reconditioned Volkswagen Golf engines with fixed, listed prices. Across the Golf's UK generations, 6 engine families are represented, covering all 5 in-scope generations sold in the UK since 2000. The core engine families are EA111, EA189, and EA211. All units come with a standard warranty and are delivered across the UK.
AHW, AKQ, APE, AXP, BCA
1.4 16V
Available
AEH, AKL, APF
1.6 8V
Available
AZD
1.6 16V
Available
AGU, ARZ, AUM, AUQ
1.8 Turbo (GTI)
Available
AZJ, AZG
2.0
Available
AQN
2.3 V5
Available
12-Month Warranty
Warranty-backed supply
Verified Fitment
Checked by registration
UK Nationwide Delivery
Tracked mainland delivery
14-Day Returns
Uninstalled, full refund
Featured Golf Engines in Stock
Browse our current stock of Golf engines. Every listing shows a fixed, buy-it-now price. All engines are dispatch-ready with tracking and support. We cover all 5 generations of Golf sold since 2000.
Every Engine Fitted to the Volkswagen Golf
This table lists every engine fitted to the UK-market Volkswagen Golf from 2000 to the present, organised by generation. Six engine families are represented across five generations. The engines shown are the genuine factory-fit units for each model year. Outputs shown are typical UK figures. Hubs marked "Pending" are conditional on further ERF completion.
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Golf Engine Price Guide by Generation
Prices below are our current lowest listed prices for each Golf generation. They update as stock changes. All prices are fixed and inclusive of UK delivery — no surprises at checkout.
one per in-scope generation, label "{Chassis}
{years}" from MRF Section 1 (sorted), in chronological order.

Price on request
Prices are confirmed on the relevant engine listing.
Used or Reconditioned — Which Golf Engine to Buy?
Used Golf engines
For Golf models, EA888 and EA211 petrol engines are widely available in used condition; EA189 diesel units (2008–2015) are common but require careful checking for Dieselgate-related software updates. Used units offer a cost-effective solution for lower-mileage replacements. Most used Golf engines come from UK breakers with a 30–90 day warranty. We always recommend a thorough inspection and service before installation.
Reconditioned Golf engines
Reconditioned Golf engines provide a higher level of reliability, especially for high-mileage examples. Each unit is disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt to factory tolerances with new bearings, rings, and gaskets. This is a strong choice for EA888 and VR6 engines where parts availability remains strong. Reconditioned units include a standard GMC warranty and are ready to fit. Note: This steer uses PENDING-status demand data for EA288, EA211, and VR6 — re-verify before treating as final.
Golf Engines Through the Generations

Golf
The Mk4 Golf (2000–2004) used the EA111 petrol family (1.4, 1.6) and the EA189 TDI PD diesel family (1.9 TDI in 90–150 PS outputs). The range-topping R32 introduced the 3.2 VR6 engine with 241 PS and 4Motion. The Mk5 (2003–2009) introduced the EA113-based 2.0 TFSI for the GTI (200–230 PS), alongside EA111 petrols and EA189 diesels. The Mk6 (2008–2013) saw the first EA211 1.2 TSI petrols and the first EA888 2.0 TSI for the GTI (200–210 PS). The Mk7 (2012–2020) moved to the MQB platform, introducing the EA211 family (1.0 TSI, 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI, 1.5 TSI ACT) and EA288 diesels. The Mk8 (2019–present) introduced EA211 Evo 1.5 eTSI mild-hybrids and EA888 Evo4 for the GTI (245–265 PS) and R (320–333 PS).
Golf Engine Buying FAQs
The Volkswagen Golf uses VAG-shared engine families across its generations: EA111 (1.4/1.6 petrol, 2000–2008), EA211 (1.0/1.2/1.4 petrol turbo, 2012–present), EA888 (2.0 TSI petrol turbo, 2008–present), EA189 (2.0 TDI diesel, 2008–2015), EA288 (2.0 TDI diesel, 2012–present), and the VR6 (2.8/3.2/3.6 V6 petrol, 1991–2015) for R32 models. Six distinct families are represented in the Golf range.
Check the V5C registration document for the engine code field (four letters). Alternatively, use a free online reg checker or look for the engine code sticker on the timing cover or in the service book. If the registration falls near a model-year transition, cross-check the chassis code with the tables above.
For Golf models, EA888 and EA211 petrol engines are widely available in used condition; EA189 diesel units (2008–2015) are common but require careful checking for Dieselgate-related software updates. Reconditioned options offer greater reliability for high-mileage examples. Note: This steer uses PENDING-status demand data for EA288, EA211, and VR6 — re-verify before treating as final.
All GMC engines are supplied with a standard warranty (terms vary by condition and supplier). Delivery is UK-wide with tracking; installation support is available via the GMC team.



