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Golf Cabriolet mk6 2014 1.4 SE - Headlight Bulbs - golfauto11

I have the above vehicle, and would like to upgrade my headlight bulbs, if possible without damaging the electrics/wiring. Can anyone advise? Thanks

Golf Cabriolet mk6 2014 1.4 SE - Headlight Bulbs - elekie&a/c doctor
The headlights on these are switched electronically. I would suggest you only upgrade to bulbs with a similar wattage, otherwise the body control module could be damaged. Probably fitted with H7 single filament, or H 15 twin .
Golf Cabriolet mk6 2014 1.4 SE - Headlight Bulbs - Big John

Autoexpress do tests of higher brightness like for like replacement bulbs. In the past I've found these make a bit of difference but be warned they don't seem to last as long. Eg a few years ago I was a fan of the Osram Silverstar re performance but they usually only lasted about a year - as I had a difficult commute on horrible dark/mucky roads I thought it was worth the hassle.

www.autoexpress.co.uk/product-group-tests/76760/be...1

Avoid illegal LED replacements.

Golf Cabriolet mk6 2014 1.4 SE - Headlight Bulbs - RT

Autoexpress do tests of higher brightness like for like replacement bulbs. In the past I've found these make a bit of difference but be warned they don't seem to last as long. Eg a few years ago I was a fan of the Osram Silverstar re performance but they usually only lasted about a year - as I had a difficult commute on horrible dark/mucky roads I thought it was worth the hassle.

www.autoexpress.co.uk/product-group-tests/76760/be...1

Avoid illegal LED replacements.

They're legal if they're CE marked - one or two very expensive LEDs are CE marked and road legal.

Edited by RT on 07/02/2022 at 09:20

Golf Cabriolet mk6 2014 1.4 SE - Headlight Bulbs - elekie&a/c doctor
Interesting, I’ve never found any road legal aftermarket led bulbs.
Golf Cabriolet mk6 2014 1.4 SE - Headlight Bulbs - RT
Interesting, I’ve never found any road legal aftermarket led bulbs.

NIGHT BREAKER H7-LED | OSRAM Automotive

Golf Cabriolet mk6 2014 1.4 SE - Headlight Bulbs - Gibbo_Wirral
Interesting, I’ve never found any road legal aftermarket led bulbs.

NIGHT BREAKER H7-LED | OSRAM Automotive

Interesting point on that website:

Only applies to the respective countries in which there is approval and the vehicle models and light functions currently listed in the compatibility list.

Click the link and it only listed Germany, Croatia and Austria.

Going back to the OP's question, Osram nightbreakers are probably your best best, combined with some Osram cool blue sidelights. But just be aware that their life expectancy is only around a year.