OVERVIEW
Restore washer-fluid delivery through the original front circuit
1K5-955-651 is the Genuine VW/Audi electric windshield washer pump for the assigned front-washer circuit. The pump draws fluid from the reservoir and supplies the matching hose connection when the washer system is operated.
A functioning pump is one part of a complete washer system. Correct outlet arrangement, connector and reservoir fit are necessary for a direct replacement, especially where a vehicle uses separate front, rear, headlamp or camera-washing circuits.
Technical details
- Complete factory number: 1K5-955-651.
- Factory specification: single-outlet electric windshield washer pump.
- Design: compact black pump housing with electrical connector, reservoir pickup and single hose outlet.
- Quantity supplied: one individual washer pump.
One pump is supplied. Reservoir, hoses, nozzles, wiring, washer fluid and separately required reservoir seal are not included. Confirm the original pump and sealing arrangement before installation; do not assume that every washer circuit on a listed vehicle uses this pump.
Common reasons to replace
- The pump fails the prescribed electrical and functional test.
- A confirmed leak comes from a cracked pump housing or outlet.
- The motor operates but a diagnosed internal fault prevents fluid delivery.
- The original pump is damaged during reservoir service.
Check the fluid level, fuse, electrical supply, connector and hose routing. Blocked nozzles, frozen fluid, a damaged reservoir grommet or a disconnected hose can cause similar symptoms. Do not run the pump dry while diagnosing the system.
Vehicle fitment
The table identifies matching original front-washer applications. Verify the number, outlet arrangement and installed equipment; rear, headlamp and camera washer pumps may differ even on the same vehicle.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Arteon | 2019–2023 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline | Original matching front washer circuit | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 1998–2005 | 2.0L gasoline; 1.8L turbocharged gasoline or 1.9L TDI where equipped | New Beetle coupe; convertible from 2003, assigned front circuit | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2006–2010 | 2.5L gasoline; 1.9L TDI in 2006 where equipped | Coupe or convertible; assigned front circuit | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2012–2013 | 2.5L or 2.0L turbocharged gasoline; 2.0L TDI from 2013 | Coupe; convertible from 2013 | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2014 | 1.8L or 2.0L turbocharged gasoline; 2.5L gasoline; 2.0L TDI | Coupe or convertible | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2015 | 1.8L or 2.0L turbocharged gasoline; 2.0L TDI | Coupe or convertible | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2016–2017 | 1.8L or 2.0L turbocharged gasoline | Coupe or convertible | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2018–2019 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline | Coupe or convertible | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen CC | 2009–2017 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline or 3.6L gasoline | Sedan; assigned front circuit | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Eos | 2007–2008 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline or 3.2L gasoline | Convertible | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Eos | 2009–2016 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline | Convertible | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2010–2011 | 2.5L gasoline or 2.0L TDI | Hatchback; assigned front pump only | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Golf R | 2015–2019 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline | 4MOTION hatchback; assigned front pump only | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 1999–2005 | 2.0L or 2.8L gasoline; 1.8L turbocharged gasoline or 1.9L TDI where equipped | Mk4 sedan; matching original pump; identify 2005 body generation | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2005–2006 | 2.5L gasoline; 1.9L TDI; 2.0L turbocharged gasoline where equipped | Mk5 sedan; original matching pump | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2007–2010 | 2.5L or 2.0L turbocharged gasoline; 2.0L TDI from 2009 | Sedan; assigned matching front pump | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2011–2013 | 2.0L or 2.5L gasoline; 2.0L TDI; 2.0L turbocharged GLI; 1.4L Hybrid from 2013 | Sedan | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2014–2015 | 2.0L gasoline; 1.8L or 2.0L turbocharged gasoline; 2.0L TDI; 1.4L Hybrid | Sedan | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2016 | 1.4L, 1.8L or 2.0L turbocharged gasoline; 1.4L Hybrid | Sedan | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2017–2018 | 1.4L, 1.8L or 2.0L turbocharged gasoline | Sedan | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2019–2021 | 1.4L turbocharged gasoline; 2.0L turbocharged GLI | Sedan | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2022–2025 | 1.5L turbocharged gasoline; 2.0L turbocharged GLI | Sedan; original assigned pump and washer equipment | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Volkswagen Phaeton | 2004–2006 | 4.2L V8 or 6.0L W12 gasoline | Sedan | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Audi A3 | 2006–2008 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline; 3.2L gasoline quattro | 8P hatchback; assigned front circuit | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Audi A3 | 2009 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline FWD/quattro; 3.2L gasoline quattro | 8P hatchback; assigned front circuit | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Audi A3 | 2010–2013 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline FWD/quattro; 2.0L TDI FWD | 8P hatchback; assigned front circuit | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Audi A3 | 2015 | 1.8L turbocharged gasoline FWD; 2.0L turbocharged gasoline quattro; 2.0L TDI sedan | 8V sedan or gasoline cabriolet as equipped | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Audi A3 | 2016 | 1.8L turbocharged gasoline FWD; 2.0L turbocharged gasoline quattro | 8V sedan or cabriolet | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Audi A3 | 2017–2020 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline | 8V sedan or cabriolet; FWD/quattro as equipped | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Audi A3 Sportback e-tron | 2016–2018 | 1.4L plug-in hybrid | Assigned original front-washer circuit | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Audi A5 | 2010–2014 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline | FWD cabriolet; assigned original pump | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
| Audi A6 allroad | 2020–2024 | 3.0L mild-hybrid gasoline | quattro wagon; assigned front pump only | Original assigned front-washer pump circuit only; compare single-outlet pump, electrical connector and original part number. Not a headlamp-washer or dual-outlet substitute. |
Installation guidance
Follow the model-specific reservoir access procedure. Collect residual washer fluid, disconnect the wiring and hose without damaging the fittings, and inspect or renew the prescribed reservoir seal. Seat the pump fully without forcing the inlet or outlet.
Refill with the appropriate washer fluid, check for leaks and confirm washer operation and spray delivery. Refit reservoir supports and access panels correctly.
Ordering information
One Genuine VW/Audi 1K5-955-651 front windshield washer pump. Confirm original number and single-outlet configuration. Washer fluid, reservoir and separate seals are sold separately.