Volkswagen Golf Engine Mount: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

A genuine, simple test on the Golf tells apart a worn engine mount from an expensive DSG fault — worth trying before assuming the transmission is at fault.

Generation covered: this guide is for the eighth-generation Golf (Mk8, 2019–present), with particular focus on 2019–2023 registered examples now old enough for parts to be a common search. The previous Mk7 (2012–2019) uses different part numbers throughout — check your logbook or VIN if you're unsure which generation you have.

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A Genuine Test That Separates a Worn Mount From an Expensive DSG Fault

If you're hearing a clunk or jolt on DSG-equipped models, particularly on gear changes or when shifting between drive and reverse, it's genuinely worth confirming whether this is a worn engine mount (specifically the "dogbone" torque mount, cheap to replace) before assuming a much more expensive DSG mechatronics fault. A simple, well-corroborated self-test: on level ground, come to a complete stop, then switch from drive into reverse (or vice versa) and pull away gently. A pronounced clunk or jolt specifically at this moment of engaging the opposite direction points strongly toward a worn torque mount rather than the gearbox itself — the engine has slightly more room to rock against a worn mount before the drivetrain engages smoothly in the new direction.

Worth knowing before assuming the worst: some clunkiness during gear changes, especially shifting down to 1st or 2nd at low speed, is a widely acknowledged, inherent characteristic of the DSG design (which uses clutch packs rather than a torque converter) rather than always indicating a fault — a "DSG adaptation" reset via VCDS or a dealer visit is a well-regarded, genuinely low-cost first step that resolves this for many owners before assuming a mechanical problem exists at all. A gear selector display that flashes, or a sudden, dramatic loss of drive, are the genuine signs of a mechatronics fault worth taking seriously — ordinary clunkiness alone usually isn't.

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Volkswagen Golf Engine Mount reference plate

OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — engine mount (aftermarket) Febi 108017 / Corteco 49388316

Accuracy note: Covers the Volkswagen Golf (Mk8 2019-) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Engine mounts are sold by position (left, right, front, rear, upper, lower), and the right one depends on the engine, the gearbox (manual, automatic or dual-clutch) and the trim. The references below are examples from the UK aftermarket catalogue for the engines checked on this generation, so match your own engine code and gearbox before ordering; the carmaker's own numbers are not quoted in those listings, so check the genuine mount against your VIN if you want a guaranteed match.

Engine Mount — Rear (aftermarket)	Borsehung B18764, Original Imperium 34256
Engine Mount — Right (aftermarket)	Maxgear 40-0579 (DSG/dual-clutch), Febi 108017
Engine Mount — Front (aftermarket)	Borsehung B18517, Corteco 49388316 (DSG/dual-clutch)
Genuine (OE) number	Not quoted in the catalogue listings — mounts differ by engine and gearbox, so order the genuine ones against your VIN
Fitment notes	The listing above shows examples for the engines checked; petrol, diesel, manual and automatic versions often use different mounts, and cars usually have more than one mount.

Like most cars, the Mk8 Golf uses several separate mounts (main engine mount, transmission mount, and rear torque strut/mount), each with its own part number that varies by engine and transmission type (manual, DSG automatic, or eTSI mild hybrid). If you're chasing a clunk on acceleration or gear changes, it's worth having all the mounts inspected together.

Volkswagen Golf Engine Mount: What It Does

Engine mounts secure the engine and transmission to the chassis while absorbing vibration and movement, preventing that vibration from transferring directly into the cabin. Most versions of the Golf use several mounts working together — typically at least one on each side of the engine plus a torque mount — and a single failed mount can throw off the whole assembly's balance.

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Volkswagen Golf Engine Mount: Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Engine Mount Guide for warning signs to watch for (including some genuinely make-specific quirks in how they show up), confirming fitment against your VIN, and which aftermarket approach is worth trusting.

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