Collection: Used Volkswagen (VW) Transmissions For Sale

Browse Volkswagen Transmissions by Year

Year-specific pages coming online weekly — text us your VIN and we will match you to the right Volkswagen transmission from our verified inventory today.

Volkswagen Transmissions We Cover

Real transmissions from our warehouse, VIN-matched and ready to ship. Volkswagen pioneered mass-market dual-clutch (DSG) technology and runs a wider transmission catalog than most brands — DSG in three variants (DQ200 dry, DQ250 wet, DQ500 high-torque wet), Aisin-built automatics (09G, 09D), and a strong enthusiast manual lineup (02J, 02Q, 02M). Most of these units are shared with Audi through the VAG parts bin.

DSG 7-Speed DQ200 (Dry Clutch)

Mk6/Mk7 Jetta, Golf, Beetle (2010–2019). VW's compact dry-clutch DSG paired to lower-torque engines. Also 7-Spd S-tronic on Audi TT/A3.

DSG 6-Speed DQ250 (Wet Clutch)

Mk5/Mk6 GTI, GLI, Eos, Audi A3 (2003–2014). The classic wet-clutch DSG — highest demand in our VW trans inventory. Shared with Audi 6-Spd S-tronic.

02Q 6-Speed Manual

Mk5/Mk6 GTI, GLI, Jetta TDI, Golf R, Beetle TDI (2005–2019). VW's modern 6-speed manual transaxle.

02J 5-Speed Manual

Mk4 Jetta, Golf, GTI, New Beetle, Audi TT (1999–2005). Classic late-90s/early-2000s VW/Audi 5-speed.

09G Tiptronic (Aisin TF-60SN)

Mk5 Jetta, Beetle, Passat (2005–2014). VW's Aisin-built 6-speed Tiptronic — proven, smooth, widely available.

ZF 8HP 8-Speed Automatic (Touareg)

Touareg V6/V8/Hybrid/Diesel (2011+). Legendary ZF 8HP — strongest unit in the VW lineup. Same family as Audi/BMW ZF 8HP but Touareg-specific calibration.

DSG 7-Speed DQ500 (Wet Clutch)

Golf R, Tiguan, Atlas, Transporter (2014+). VW's high-torque wet-clutch DSG for performance and AWD applications.

09D / TR-60SN 6-Speed Automatic

Touareg, Phaeton, Audi Q7/Porsche Cayenne shared platform (2003–2010). Heavy-duty Aisin 6-speed for the VAG SUV trio.

01M 4-Speed Automatic

Mk4 Jetta, Golf, New Beetle, Passat (1995–2005). Classic 4-speed automatic transaxle — parts-rich and easy to source.

09A / 09B 5-Speed Automatic

Early 2000s VR6 and 4Motion applications, Passat, Golf R32. Aisin-built 5-speed used across longitudinal-engine VWs.

02M 6-Speed Manual

Mk4 R32, Mk5 GTI early, Audi TT (2002–2005). VW's heavy-duty 6-speed manual for VR6/R32 applications.

More Volkswagen Transmissions

Plus 4Motion transfer cases, DQ381 wet-clutch DSG, ID.4/ID.3 EV reduction gearboxes, and special-order requests — text us your VIN.

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Why Buy a Used Volkswagen Transmission from Auto Power Source

Volkswagen was the mass-market pioneer of dual-clutch technology, and understanding which DSG variant is in your car is the single biggest fitment decision. The DQ200 is a 7-speed DRY-clutch DSG used on lower-torque engines (1.4T, 1.8T, 1.9 TDI on Mk6/Mk7 Jetta, Golf, Beetle); the DQ250 is a 6-speed WET-clutch DSG for higher-torque applications (Mk5/Mk6 GTI, GLI, Eos, 2.0 TDI); the DQ500 is a 7-speed WET-clutch DSG for high-torque and AWD applications (Golf R, Tiguan, Atlas, Transporter). They share the DSG name but have different case dimensions, different clutch packs, and different torque limits — do not confuse them.

Every Volkswagen transmission we sell has been pulled from a low-mileage donor vehicle, cataloged by VIN, and held in our climate-controlled warehouse. Each unit goes through our six-step inspection: VIN-matching against the donor and against your car, ASE Shift-Testing through all gears, noise & smoke verification, full visual inspection of the case, valve body and pan, multi-angle photography for your approval, and palletized freight shipping. DSG units get an additional Mechatronic module inspection — the Mechatronic pack is the most common failure point on the DSG family and we flag any unit showing signs of solenoid wear or slow gear engagement. Rejected units never reach the buyer.

You pay a fraction of dealer-new pricing for the same Volkswagen engineering, ship free on a heavy-duty pallet anywhere in the continental U.S., and you have 30 days from delivery to return for any reason — no restocking fees. Up to a 3-year warranty covers you if anything goes wrong after install, and our six-step inspection has held our fitment-related return rate at 0% across 100,000+ shipments.

Your Volkswagen Transmission Options: Compared

Most Volkswagen owners face four real choices when their transmission fails:

Tested used OEM hits the sweet spot — same engineering as new, fraction of the cost.

Volkswagen Transmission Buying Guide

Volkswagen runs one of the widest transmission catalogs in the industry — DSG in three variants, three generations of manuals, four automatic families, and shared VAG components with Audi and Porsche. Five things to verify before buying a used Volkswagen transmission:

1. Identify the DSG variant by torque capacity, not just the year. The DQ200 (dry clutch, 7-speed) is rated for approximately 250 Nm; the DQ250 (wet clutch, 6-speed) is rated for around 350 Nm; the DQ500 (wet clutch, 7-speed) handles 550+ Nm. If you tune a Mk7 GTI beyond the DQ200 limit, you need a DQ250 or DQ500 — and none of them are cross-interchangeable case-wise.
2. Mechatronic coding is required after a DSG swap. Every DSG has a Mechatronic pack that pairs with the specific vehicle. A used DSG will typically need Mechatronic adaptation and possibly SFD (Component Protection) unlocking. Plan for a VCDS/ODIS session at install.
3. 02J, 02Q, and 02M manuals are all different generations and not interchangeable. The 02J is the Mk4-era 5-speed; the 02Q is the Mk5+ 6-speed for normal 2.0T/TDI applications; the 02M is the heavier-duty 6-speed used in Mk4 R32, early Mk5 GTI, and Audi TT. Case dimensions, bell housing, and shifter linkage differ.
4. VAG shared parts — know your donor. Many Volkswagen transmissions are shared with Audi (DQ250, 09G, 09D, 0B5, DQ500) and even Porsche (09D in Cayenne). A DQ250 pulled from an Audi A3 will physically fit a GTI, but calibration and coding differ. Source Volkswagen-specific where possible.
5. For 4Motion / Quattro AWD, verify transfer-case pairing. Longitudinal 4Motion vehicles (Passat W8, Touareg, Phaeton) use the 09D + Torsen setup; transverse 4Motion (Golf R, Tiguan, Atlas) uses DQ500 + Haldex 5. The two systems are entirely different — never cross-shop across drivetrain layouts.

Our ASE-certified technicians verify every one of these points against your VIN before any transmission ships.

Learn More: Volkswagen Transmission Guides

Practical guides from our team — how to install a used Volkswagen transmission, what to check on delivery, and what really matters when buying online.

APS Preinstallation Guide

Step-by-step guide to properly installing a used transmission — what to inspect, prep, and torque before first start.

Post-Install Maintenance Checklist

Keep your used transmission running like new — the break-in period, fluid intervals, and warning signs to watch for.

5 Things to Know Before Buying

Warranty terms, VIN matching, mileage, testing, return policy — the checklist every buyer should run through.

After Delivery: Inspection Guide

What to check the moment your transmission arrives — freight damage, matching numbers, and what to photograph.

Frequently Asked Questions

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