Possible part numbers: XXX 035 195, XXX 057 195
VW RCD 510: Bluetooth for the Car Radio with MDI
The VW RCD 510, 2nd generation, with MDI was long considered a popular car radio, but today’s standards such as Bluetooth music streaming or Digital Radio DAB+ are often missing. Thanks to modern retrofit solutions, you can easily upgrade your car radio and enjoy current technology.
Other names and spellings of this model
The car radio RCD 510 is also referred to as RCD510.
Which version of the VW RCD 510 do I have?
This radio model exists in two fundamentally different versions.
RCD 510 with MDI / Media-In
- Identifier 1: In the center console or in the glove compartment, an AUX-In or MEDIA-In port is installed.
- Identifier 2: Versions with MDI have the part numbers XXX 035 195 or XXX 057 195.
- Identifier 3: The radio menu shows entries such as Bluetooth Audio or MEDIA IN.
RCD 510 without MDI / Media-In
- Identifier 1: The part number may help. Versions without MDI use part numbers XXX 035 190 or XXX 057 190.
- Identifier 2: If an AUX port is present, it is located directly on the radio unit, not separately.
- Here is the link to that model version: VW Radio RCD 510 without MDI / Media-In
These characteristics provide clues but are not a complete identification guide.
Compatible vehicles
The manufacturer installed the VW RCD 510 with MDI in various vehicle models. Here is the assignment:
- VW Amarok 2011-2016
- VW Beetle 2012-2015
- VW Caddy 2010-2015
- VW Caravelle 2010-2015
- VW EOS from 2009
- VW Golf 6 2009-2012
- VW Jetta from 2009
- VW Multivan 2014-2015
- VW Passat 2009-2014
- VW Polo 2010-2014
- VW Scirocco 2009-2015
- VW Sharan 2011-2015
- VW Tiguan 2007-2015
- VW Transporter 2010-2015
- VW Touran 2007-2015
- and more
Retrofit functions
If you want to upgrade your VW RCD 510, 2nd generation, with MDI, you can easily retrofit the following functions:
- Bluetooth music streaming – wireless music from your smartphone with track display
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Digital Radio DAB+ – many new radio stations
Installation
To install the VW RCD 510, 2nd generation, with MDI, you only need standard tools. The original radio is fastened with screws. Typically, TORX T20 screws are used. These screws are located under trim panels that can be removed quickly and without damage using our TORX tool set 
. A step-by-step installation guide is available for download or print, and demo video tutorials are available on the product page.
Connection options
The radio uses a Quadlock connector. For connecting the interfaces, the entire Quadlock connector is used. The slot for the streaming box is the one for the external CD changer.
