CSL Laser-Style LED Tail Lights — VW Golf Mk7 & Mk7.5
BMW-Inspired Laser Filament Design with Sequential Turn Signals & Startup Animation — Complete 4-Piece Set — 2013–2020
VW Golf Mk7 & Mk7.5 • GTI • GTD • R • TSI • TDI • Hatchback • 2013–2020 • EU & UK
The CSL laser filament is the detail that made people stop and look at the back of an M4 CSL — ultra-thin intersecting light threads with a depth and precision that reads far above the price. This set brings that exact signature to the Golf 7: a laser-etched light architecture the factory never offered on any trim, in a clean OEM-plus form that looks like it was always meant to be there.
Sequential sweeping turn signals, a startup animation on lock and unlock, and full LED throughout. Supplied as the complete set — both outer (body) and inner (tailgate) units, left and right. Connectors match the factory tail light plugs for a like-for-like swap, and it's fully plug-and-play with zero coding.
Designed for EU and UK market vehicles. Hatchback only — not for the Golf Variant/estate.
Step 1 — Mk7 or Mk7.5?
The Mk7 and Mk7.5 use different tail light housings and connectors. We manufacture a dedicated version for each — select the generation that matches your car.
Mk7
2013–2016
Pre-facelift Golf 7. Sharper, more angular tail light shape.
Mk7.5
2017–2020
Facelift Golf 7. Wider, flatter tail light shape with the revised graphic.
Not sure which you have? The quickest tell is the year, but the facelift (Mk7.5) also has a full-width look with a more horizontal light bar, while the pre-facelift Mk7 sits higher and narrower. If in doubt, send us your VIN.
Step 2 — Choose Your Housing
Two finishes. Same laser filament architecture, same sequential indicators, same fitment. The difference is purely aesthetic.
Red
Factory-correct presence.
Classic red housing that reads OEM by day, revealing the laser filament architecture at night.
Smoked
Darkened drama.
Smoked housing that subdues the daytime look and lets the laser filaments define the light when lit.
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Engineered to Stay on the Car
Mk7 & Mk7.5 — Zero Coding
A dedicated version for each generation, both fully plug-and-play. The connectors match the factory tail light plugs and the internal electronics communicate with your car directly — no retrofit harness, no coding, no error codes. Plug in, test, drive.
CSL Laser Filament Design
Ultra-thin intersecting light threads, the signature BMW made famous on its CSL models — now on the Golf 7. Visible at depth through the lens, with a complexity that flat factory LED bars can't match.
Sequential Turn Signals
The indicators animate in sequence, sweeping outward across the light instead of blinking as a single block — the dynamic turn signal everyone wants, built in.
Startup Animation
A choreographed light sequence plays across the filaments when you lock or unlock the car — a moving welcome effect the factory tail lights never had.
Complete 4-Piece Set
Both the outer body-mounted units and the inner tailgate units are included — left and right, four pieces total. A full replacement of every tail light on the car, not a partial upgrade.
Sealed Construction & 2-Year Warranty
ABS housings with sealed lens construction, resistant to moisture and condensation. Each set is bench-tested before shipping and backed by two years of coverage from delivery.
Installation
A like-for-like tail light swap through the trunk interior. No bumper removal, no coding. Allow 45–60 minutes for the full set.
- Open the tailgate and remove the inner trim panels to access the tail light mounting hardware.
- Unbolt the outer (body) tail lights and disconnect the factory plugs.
- Unbolt the inner (tailgate) tail lights and disconnect.
- Plug the new outer and inner units into the factory tail light connectors and mount.
- Test before reassembly — trigger the lock/unlock animation, then verify running lights, brake lights, reverse light, fog light, and sequential indicators.
- Reinstall the trim panels.
Frequently Asked Questions
The housing shape and connectors. The pre-facelift Mk7 (2013–2016) and facelift Mk7.5 (2017–2020) have different tail light geometry, so we make a dedicated version for each. Both carry the same CSL laser design, sequential indicators, and startup animation. Select the one that matches your car's year.
Yes. These fit all Mk7 and Mk7.5 hatchback trims — GTI, GTD, R, TSI, and TDI. Just select the correct generation.
No. Both the Mk7 and Mk7.5 versions are fully plug-and-play. The sequential indicators and startup animation work out of the box with no retrofit harness and no coding.
The complete set — both outer (body) and inner (tailgate) units, left and right. Four pieces total. You're replacing every tail light on the car.
No. These are for the hatchback only. The Variant/estate uses a different tail light shape.
No. These are designed for EU and UK market vehicles and are not intended for US-spec cars.
No. The units plug into the factory tail light connectors — a like-for-like swap with nothing cut into the loom.
Yes. It's a like-for-like swap through the trunk interior with basic hand tools — no bumper removal, no lift. Around 45–60 minutes for the full set.
Technical Specifications
| Light Source | Full LED |
|---|---|
| Design | CSL laser-etched filament (BMW-inspired) |
| Turn Signals | Sequential sweeping (amber) |
| Startup Animation | Lock/unlock light sequence |
| Housing Options | Red · Smoked |
| Housing Material | ABS + PMMA Lens |
| Coding | None required (Mk7 or Mk7.5) |
| Market | EU & UK (not for US-spec vehicles) |
| Compatibility | VW Golf Mk7 (2013–2016) & Mk7.5 (2017–2020) · Hatchback only · all trims incl. GTI, GTD, R |
| Sold As | Complete set — 2× outer (body) + 2× inner (tailgate) |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
OEM Cross-Reference Numbers
| Mk7 Halogen Pre-facelift · 2013–2016 | Outer: 5G0945095 / 5G0945096 (…M / …N revisions) Inner: 5G0945093 / 5G0945094 |
|---|---|
| Non-Sequential LED Pre-facelift LED & Mk7.5 base · 2017–2020 | Outer: 5G0945095Q / 5G0945096Q Inner: 5G0945093AG / 5G0945094AG · 5G0945093AH / 5G0945094AH |
| Sequential / Dynamic LED Mk7.5 GTI / R · 2017–2020 | Outer: 5G0945207G / 5G0945208G Inner: 5G0945307P / 5G0945308P · 5G0945307Q / 5G0945308Q |
This list covers the most common EU/UK OEM references across the halogen, non-sequential LED, and sequential LED variants. Production-date and supplier revision suffixes vary — if your part number isn't shown, send us your VIN and we'll confirm compatibility.