Volkswagen Gol Service & Repair Manual 2009–2020

Service and repair manuals for 10 model years of the Volkswagen Gol, 2009 to 2020. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volkswagen published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.

Engines across the range: 1.6L I4 — 98 cu in, SOHC.

01 / Model yearsChoose your Gol year

YearPriceRecallsEnginesTrims
2020 $34.99 1.6L I4 Trendline Hatchback 4-Door select
2019 $34.99 1.6L I4 Trendline I-Motion Hatchback 4-Door · Trendline Hatchback 4-Door select
2018 $34.99 1.6L I4 Trendline Sedan 4-Door · Trendline I-Motion Hatchback 4-Door · Trendline I-Motion Sedan 4-Door · Trendline Hatchback 4-Door select
2017 $34.99 1.6L I4 Comfortline Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Trendline Sedan 4-Door · Trendline Hatchback 4-Door +1 select
2016 $34.99 1.6L I4 GT Sedan 4-Door select
2013 $34.99 1.6L I4 Trendline Hatchback 4-Door · Comfortline Hatchback 4-Door · GT Hatchback 4-Door select
2012 $34.99 1.6L I4 Trendline Hatchback 4-Door · Comfortline Hatchback 4-Door · GT Hatchback 4-Door select
2011 $34.99 1.6L I4 Base select
2010 $34.99 1.6L I4 Base select
2009 $34.99 1.6L I4 Base select

Related Volkswagen models: Volkswagen Gol Sedan 2010–2013

02 / InsideSample pages

From the 2020 Gol manual.

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03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers

  • Quick Lookups 114
  • General Information 2,611
  • Accessories & Equipment 2,728
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 799
  • Body & Frame 2,145
  • Maintenance 243
  • Brakes 247
  • Restraints 481
  • Drivelines & Axles 328
  • Steering 222
  • Electrical 748
  • Suspension 669
  • Engine Mechanical 858
  • Transmission 50
  • Engine Performance 521

04 / Other yearsOther Gol years

2020 Volkswagen Gol · $34.99 select →

Engines: 1.6L I4 — 98 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Trendline Hatchback 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2020 Gol.

2019 Volkswagen Gol · $34.99 select →

Engines: 1.6L I4 — 98 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Trendline I-Motion Hatchback 4-Door · Trendline Hatchback 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2019 Gol.

2018 Volkswagen Gol · $34.99 select →

Engines: 1.6L I4 — 98 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Trendline Sedan 4-Door · Trendline I-Motion Hatchback 4-Door · Trendline I-Motion Sedan 4-Door · Trendline Hatchback 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2018 Gol.

2017 Volkswagen Gol · $34.99 select →

Engines: 1.6L I4 — 98 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Comfortline Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Trendline Sedan 4-Door · Trendline Hatchback 4-Door · Comfortline Hatchback 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2017 Gol.

2016 Volkswagen Gol · $34.99 select →

Engines: 1.6L I4 — 98 cu in, SOHC. Trims: GT Sedan 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2016 Gol.

2013 Volkswagen Gol · $34.99 select →

Engines: 1.6L I4 — 98 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Trendline Hatchback 4-Door · Comfortline Hatchback 4-Door · GT Hatchback 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2013 Gol.

2012 Volkswagen Gol · $34.99 select →

Engines: 1.6L I4 — 98 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Trendline Hatchback 4-Door · Comfortline Hatchback 4-Door · GT Hatchback 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2012 Gol.

2011 Volkswagen Gol · $34.99 select →

Engines: 1.6L I4 — 98 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base.

No recalls on federal record for the 2011 Gol.

2010 Volkswagen Gol · $34.99 select →

Engines: 1.6L I4 — 98 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base.

No recalls on federal record for the 2010 Gol.

2009 Volkswagen Gol · $34.99 select →

Engines: 1.6L I4 — 98 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base.

No recalls on federal record for the 2009 Gol.

05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it

OptionWhat you payAfter a year
eManualStore Gol manual$34.99 onceStill yours
Per-vehicle online subscriptionfrom $29 / year, renewingPay again or lose access
Library membership services$33 / month, capped$396 spent, nothing kept
Professional shop databases$499–$2,388 / yearRenew or lose access

Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.

FAQQuestions about the Gol manual

Which Gol years does this manual cover?

Every year from 2009 to 2020 — 10 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.

Is this the OEM Volkswagen Gol manual or an aftermarket guide?

The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Volkswagen published for the Gol, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.

Does it include Gol wiring diagrams?

Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Gol manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.

Why do some Gol years cost more?

Every Gol year is $34.99.

Is this a subscription?

No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.

How do I get the manual after purchase?

It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.

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