Volkswagen Golf key replacement

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Enter your UK registration — we match make, model and year to our guide prices.

Spare-key guide

from £155

Spare key while you still have a working one. All Keys Lost is quoted separately after we read your registration.

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Volkswagen Golf key types

2004–2007 · Remote: typically a remote/flip key with lock-unlock buttons plus a transponder chip. Guide spare-key band £155.
2008–2012 · Remote: typically a remote/flip key with lock-unlock buttons plus a transponder chip. Guide spare-key band £155.
2012–2016 · Remote: typically a remote/flip key with lock-unlock buttons plus a transponder chip. Guide spare-key band £155.
2017–2019 · Remote: typically a remote/flip key with lock-unlock buttons plus a transponder chip. Guide spare-key band £155.
2020–2025 · Smart: typically a proximity smart key that unlocks as you approach and starts with a button. Guide spare-key band £155.

Spare key vs All Keys Lost

The band £155 is a spare key guide: you still have at least one working Volkswagen Golf key. All Keys Lost (every key gone) needs extra security steps and is quoted individually after we read your registration.

Typical on-site time for a spare key is 45–60 minutes. We confirm blanks, frequency and any online tokens before work starts.

Key families on this model: Remote, Smart.

What is specific to the Volkswagen Golf

Golf keys change more than the price band suggests. Mk5/Mk6 typically use a remote flip key (blade HU66) into a Kessy immobiliser. Mk7 (2012–2020) still looks like a flip key on many SE cars, but GTIs and later R-Line cars can already be Kessy proximity. Mk8 (2020–) is almost always a smart key and the immobiliser talks over the CAN bus.

Golf All Keys Lost often needs a component-protection aware diagnostic session — a cloned cheap fob will start the car once and then brick the cluster. We programme dealer-grade blanks and, if you want belt-and-braces after a theft, we can fit a CarGuard CAN immobiliser on the same visit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a spare key for a Volkswagen Golf? +

The published spare-key band is £155 depending on year and key type. Enter your UK registration for a matched band. All Keys Lost is quoted separately.

How do I tell which Volkswagen Golf key I have? +

Transponder keys have a chip and no buttons. Remote keys add lock buttons. Smart keys are proximity fobs that start the car with a button. Match the year on this page or send a photo with your registration.

How long does Volkswagen Golf key cutting and programming take? +

Most spare-key jobs are 45–60 minutes on site once the technician has the correct blank and access. All Keys Lost can take longer if security tokens are required.

Can you replace a Volkswagen Golf key if I have lost them all? +

Yes, but All Keys Lost is not the spare-key price. Proof of ownership is required and the quote is individual after registration lookup.