Volkswagen Golf

OBD pids for the Volkswagen Golf

OBDb

124,170 miles driven

192 drivers

Year

Overall

SoC

SoH

State

Cells

Fuel

Speed

Range

Odom

Tires

1983-2002

Tester needed

2003-2007

Tester needed

2008-2011

Tester needed

2012-2025

Tester needed

Legend

Vehicle is fully onboarded and does not currently need new beta testers.

Feature is supported via OBD. Requires a connected OBD-II scanner.

Feature is supported via Connected Accounts (Beta).

Not applicable to this vehicle.

PID? The OBD parameter identifier (PID) is unknown.

General support

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All Parameters by Model Year

Climate

Parameter 1988-2025
Interior air temperature GOLF_IAT (celsius)
Windshield temperature GOLF_WNDSHLD_TEMP (celsius)

Engine

Parameter 1988-2011 2012 2013-2014 2015-2020 2021-2025
Engine oil temperature GOLF_EOT (scalar)
Oil level GOLF_OIL_LEVEL (unknown)

Fluids

Parameter 1988-2012 2013-2014 2015-2018 2019 2020-2025
Oil level (max) GOLF_OIL_MAX (centimeters)
Oil level (min) GOLF_OIL_MIN (centimeters)

Fuel

Parameter 1988-2025
Fuel level (volume) GOLF_FLI_VOL (liters)
Fuel remaining GOLF_FLV (liters)

Movement

Parameter 1988-2025
Front left wheel speed GOLF_TIRE_FL_SPD (kilometersPerHour)
Front right wheel speed GOLF_TIRE_FR_SPD (kilometersPerHour)
Rear left wheel speed GOLF_TIRE_RL_SPD (kilometersPerHour)
Rear right wheel speed GOLF_TIRE_RR_SPD (kilometersPerHour)

Stats

Parameter 1988-2018 2019 2020-2025
Crashes, driver side GOLF_CRASH_CNT_DRVR (scalar)
Crashes, passenger side GOLF_CRASH_CNT_PSNGR (scalar)
Crashes, rear GOLF_CRASH_CNT_REAR (scalar)
Crashes, rollover GOLF_CRASH_CNT_ROLL (scalar)
Driving time (eco) GOLF_DRIVE_TIME_ECO (percent)
Driving time (manual) GOLF_DRIVE_TIME_MANUAL (percent)
Driving time (sport) GOLF_DRIVE_TIME_SPORT (percent)
Total drive time GOLF_DRIVE_TIME (hours)

Tires

Parameter 1988-2025
Front left tire pressure GOLF_TP_FL (bars)
Front right tire pressure GOLF_TP_FR (bars)
Rear left tire pressure GOLF_TP_RL (bars)
Rear right tire pressure GOLF_TP_RR (bars)

Trips

Parameter 1988-2014 2015-2019 2020-2025
Crashes, front GOLF_CRSH_FRONT (scalar)
Odometer GOLF_ODO (kilometers)
Odometer (alternative) GOLF_ODO_2 (kilometers)
Odometer (dash) GOLF_ODO_DASH (kilometers)
Range remaining GOLF_RANGE (kilometers)

About the Volkswagen Golf

The Volkswagen Golf is an iconic compact hatchback that has been a cornerstone of the automotive world since 1974. In the United States market, the Golf is currently represented by its performance-oriented variants: the sporty Golf GTI and the high-performance Golf R.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Volkswagen Golf support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?

Yes, the Volkswagen Golf supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with connectivity options varying by model year:

2022-2025 Models:

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

  • 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system (MIB3) on 2025 models

  • 8-inch or 10-inch touchscreen on earlier models depending on configuration

  • Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling and audio streaming

2018-2021 Models:

  • Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (USB connection required)

  • Available through the MIB2 infotainment system

  • Available on most configurations as standard equipment

Pre-2018 Models:

  • Limited or no smartphone integration support from the factory

  • Aftermarket wireless adapters and retrofit modules available for MK7 Golf models (2015-2019) that plug into existing USB ports

The 2025 Golf models feature an all-new 12.9-inch touchscreen display with enhanced graphics, improved responsiveness, and integration with Volkswagen’s latest connected services.