Volkswagen · Hatchback · 2013–present
The Golf uses EFB or AGM batteries on start-stop versions, managed by VW energy management.
Pick the model year to see its generation. It narrows things down — it doesn’t settle the exact battery on its own.
Choose a year to see which generation it belongs to and what that means for the battery.
“Confirmed at inspection” = varies by engine, trim or market, or not yet verified
| Technology | EFB or AGMVaries by engine/equipment |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 12V |
| Case / group size | Confirmed at inspection |
| Capacity (Ah) | Confirmed at inspection |
| CCA | Confirmed at inspection |
| Dimensions | Confirmed at inspection |
| Terminal layout | Confirmed at inspection |
| Battery location | Engine bay |
| Start-stop | Common on this generation |
| Registration | Required after replacement |
| Technology | AGM or EFBVaries by engine/equipment |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 12V |
| Case / group size | Confirmed at inspection |
| Capacity (Ah) | Confirmed at inspection |
| CCA | Confirmed at inspection |
| Dimensions | Confirmed at inspection |
| Terminal layout | Confirmed at inspection |
| Battery location | Confirmed at inspection |
| Start-stop | Common on this generation |
| Registration | Required after replacement |
We don’t publish battery specifications we haven’t verified. Different engines and equipment can require different batteries, so the exact match is confirmed against your vehicle and the battery currently fitted.
These symptoms can also come from charging faults, parasitic drain, cables or the starter. A battery and charging test tells them apart.
Generation, engine and the fitted battery label are checked against the replacement.
A memory saver is connected where practical.
Covers and heat shields are removed and kept for refitting.
Negative first off, last on. Terminals cleaned, hold-down tightened, vent tube refitted where present.
Battery adaptation via diagnostics is recommended on models with battery energy management.
Starting and charging voltages are verified before we leave.
Technologies recorded for this model’s generations. The right one for your car depends on its exact specification.
Enhanced Flooded Battery
EFB can often replace a conventional battery, and AGM can often replace EFB — but EFB should not replace AGM. The vehicle may also need to be told which type is fitted.
About EFB →Absorbent Glass Mat
A vehicle designed for AGM should be fitted with AGM. A flooded or EFB battery in its place is likely to wear out quickly and may trigger charging-system faults.
About AGM →It depends on the generation, engine and equipment. Use the year selector above to narrow down the generation, then send us your vehicle details and a photo of the current battery label — we confirm the exact match before fitting.
Keep the specified EFB or AGM technology. A conventional battery is unsuitable for start-stop.
Send the year and a photo of the current battery. We confirm the match for your Golf and fit it where you park.
Daily, including late evenings. Out-of-hours requests are answered as technician availability allows.