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Volkswagen key replacement in Portsmouth

Volkswagen has used several immobiliser generations over the years, and the right approach depends on which your car has. A 2008 Golf, a 2016 Polo and a 2022 Tiguan are three different jobs. We carry the equipment for all of them and confirm which applies before we start.

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How much does a replacement Volkswagen key cost in Portsmouth?

A Volkswagen spare key usually costs £150–£290 when you still have a working key, and replacing a lost Volkswagen key typically costs £200–£450 when every key is gone. The price depends on the key type and immobiliser system. We cut and program Volkswagen keys at your car across Portsmouth & the PO postcode area and confirm a fixed price from your registration first.

Last updated 5 November 2026

Key facts
Spare key	£150–£290 (average)
All keys lost	£200–£450 (average)
Response time	around 1 hour
Warranty	12 months on parts and labour

Key systems

VW immobiliser generations explained

Immobiliser generations

Older VWs (roughly up to 2009) use earlier immobiliser systems; later cars use newer generations where key data is protected and must be read from the car before a key can be added.

MQB-platform cars

Golf 7 onwards, Polo 6, T-Roc and others share the MQB platform. Adding keys involves reading data from the instrument cluster, which we do on site.

Flip keys

VW's familiar fold-out remote key, used across most of the range for many years.

Keyless Access

Keyless entry and push-button start on newer models and the ID electric range.

Common problems

Typical VW key faults

Flip blade loose or snapped
Remote not locking after a battery change
All keys lost on a Transporter or Caddy
Worn ignition switch on older Golfs and Polos

Services

Volkswagen key services

Models

Popular VW models we cover

Golf: Golf 5/6 use older systems; Golf 7 and 8 are MQB-based with Keyless Access on some trims.
Polo: Very common locally – flip keys across most generations.
Tiguan: Remote and Keyless Access keys.
T-Roc: MQB crossover with flip or keyless keys.
Transporter & Caddy: Work vans we prioritise to keep trades moving.
ID.3 & ID.4: Electric models using keyless systems.

Other Volkswagen models are covered too – call with your registration.

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