Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Mk8 Passat B8 Tiguan Mk1 Genuine Wheel Locks Set 000071597D

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Mk8 Passat B8 Tiguan Mk1 Genuine Wheel Locks Set is a factory-spec wheel security solution from the Wheel locks, bolts, nuts and studs category, designed specifically for popular Volkswagen models. The genuine construction ensures a proper fit for rims and hubs, while the pre-owned condition allows for cost-effective maintenance of a high level of anti-theft protection. This is a practical solution for drivers who want to maintain compliance with factory assembly standards.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 000071597D-3
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 000071597D
• Substitutable numbers: 000071597D, 000 071 597 D
• Part type: Wheel Lock
• Category: Wheel Nuts, Bolts & Studs

Purpose and compatibility

The presented set of locks is intended for Volkswagen Golf Mk7, Volkswagen Golf Mk8, Volkswagen Passat B8, and Volkswagen Tiguan Mk1 models, which facilitates the selection of components within a single brand. Using a genuine solution from the same assembly group allows for maintaining technical consistency of the wheel mounting system and reduces the risk of issues during service or rim replacement.

Technical characteristics of the locks

The locks belong to the Wheel locks, bolts, nuts and studs category, meaning they are components directly responsible for securing wheels against unauthorized removal. The design is based on a special socket profile that works with a dedicated key, ensuring that standard workshop tools cannot easily unscrew the secured bolts or nuts. Genuine Volkswagen manufacturing translates into:

• proper fitment for the factory rims and hubs of the given model,
• maintenance of the correct length and geometry of the mounting elements,
• consistency with the factory tightening torques specified by the manufacturer,
• stable load transfer while driving.

Benefits of using genuine locks

Using genuine locks in Golf, Passat, and Tiguan models increases the level of wheel protection while maintaining factory assembly logic. Compared to universal replacements, genuine components:

• limit the risk of mismatch with rim sockets,
• reduce the probability of mechanical damage during tightening,
• facilitate service operations thanks to a predictable design. For the user, this means more predictable vehicle behavior and a lower risk of problems during seasonal wheel changes or suspension service work.

Product condition and practical application

The item comes from the secondary market, which allows combining the functionality of a genuine solution with a more favorable purchase cost. Used locks are a good choice if your current set has been damaged, lost, or if you are replacing rims and want to maintain a consistent security system throughout the vehicle. In practice, a set of this type will prove effective both in daily urban use and during more intensive use on longer routes, where wheel mounting stability and preventing unauthorized removal are significant for the user's safety and comfort.

Expanding wheel security in your Volkswagen

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the wheel mounting area in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as additional bolts, nuts, or security studs, check the available parts in the Volkswagen wheel locks, bolts, nuts and studs category. To better understand the differences between factory components and upgraded versions, including their impact on suspension, brakes, and drivetrain, it is worth reading an article describing the characteristics of sports components – you can find it here: BMW M Performance: how do BMW M components differ from standard ones?.