2012 Volkswagen Golf R engine air filter: Sizes & Replacement Parts
Catalog-backed engine air filter part numbers for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2.5L naturally aspirated include Purolator A25596. Confirm the final part number before checkout.
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The 2012 Volkswagen Golf R uses different engine air filter part numbers by engine. Select your engine, then use the part numbers in that panel.
2.5L naturally aspirated
Main catalog answer: Purolator A25596
- Filter type
- Basic
- Sources
- Purolator Now
The Direct Fit part is the primary catalog listing for this engine row. Purolator TA25596 is also listed by checked catalogs for this same engine row.
Links search this exact part number. Confirm 2012 Volkswagen Golf R and the 2.5L naturally aspirated engine in the seller's vehicle selector before checkout.
Fitment scope and limits
This 2012 Volkswagen Golf R engine air filter page has one checked engine row. Confirm the same vehicle in the seller's selector before checkout.
The checked catalogs did not provide source-backed replacement interval for this exact record, so this page does not publish those fields.
Catalogs can list more than one part number for the same vehicle. Use this page to compare the listed numbers, then use the seller's vehicle selector before ordering.
Source notes
Listed by Purolator Now. These part numbers come from filter manufacturer catalogs. Use the source trail below to see which catalog supported this page.
| Source | Role | Supports | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purolator Now | Primary | Filter for 2.5L naturally aspirated | 2026-06-26 |
Checked catalogs: Purolator Now. Replacement interval is not listed unless a source provides it for this exact vehicle and engine row.
2012 Volkswagen Golf R maintenance checklist
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Questions this page answers
What engine air filter fits the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2.5L naturally aspirated?
Checked catalogs list Purolator A25596, Purolator TA25596 for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2.5L naturally aspirated. The primary listing is Purolator A25596, with Purolator TA25596 also listed. Confirm this part number in the seller's vehicle selector before ordering.
Is the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R engine air filter the same across all engine options?
This 2012 Volkswagen Golf R engine air filter page has one checked engine row. Confirm the same vehicle in the seller's selector before checkout.
Does this page confirm a replacement interval?
The checked catalogs did not provide source-backed replacement interval for this exact record, so this page does not publish those fields.
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