The service and repair manual for the 1987 Volkswagen Golf — 1.8L I4 and 1.8L I4 and 1.6L I4 engines, 10 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Volkswagen published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.8L I4 — 109 cu in, DOHC 1.8L I4 — 109 cu in, SOHC 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | GTI 16-Valve Hatchback 2-Door · GT Hatchback 2-Door · C Hatchback 4-Door · CL Hatchback 2-Door · CL Hatchback 4-Door · GL Hatchback 4-Door +4 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 4 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Golf manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 29
- Engine Performance 396
- Accessories & Equipment 52
- General Information 1,396
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 38
- Brakes 77
- Maintenance 85
- Steering 62
- Electrical 71
- Suspension 31
- Engine Mechanical 185
- Transmission 161
- All Except Quantum 37
- Quantum 29
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Golf
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 06E018000Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 4 complaints and Volkswagen has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Golf. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Golf manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Golf?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 1.8L I4 and 1.8L I4 and 1.6L I4 across the GTI 16-Valve Hatchback 2-Door, GT Hatchback 2-Door, C Hatchback 4-Door, CL Hatchback 2-Door, CL Hatchback 4-Door, GL Hatchback 4-Door, GL Hatchback 2-Door, C Hatchback 2-Door, GTI Hatchback 2-Door, GT Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volkswagen published for this year.
What 1987 Golf problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 Golf, covering service brakes, hydraulic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Volkswagen dealers.
Does it include 1987 Golf wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $34.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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