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MQB48 · Component Protection · T5/T6 Vans ///
Volkswagen Key Replacement. From £175.
Golf, Polo, Tiguan, T-Roc, Passat, Transporter — mobile across West London, Slough, Heathrow & the Home Counties. Fixed price, fully insured, 12-month warranty.
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Fully insured
Public & PI
Non-destructive
Industry standard
Dealer-level kit
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Every Volkswagen from 2013 onwards uses the MQB platform with MQB48 component-protected immobiliser keys — a security gate that demands online OEM authentication for spare keys, all-keys-lost recovery and remote replacement. StageMyCar carries fully licensed VAG-grade kit (OEM-equivalent to ODIS) to add and replace MQB48 keys kerbside, plus older PQ35/PQ46 immobiliser systems for Golf Mk5/Mk6, Polo 9N/6R, Passat B6/B7 and Touareg 7L. Every model covered — Up!, Polo, Golf, T-Roc, T-Cross, Tiguan, Passat, Arteon, Touareg, ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, Transporter T5/T6/T6.1, Caddy and Crafter — mobile to your driveway, workplace or depot.
- Golf / Polo / T-Roc — MQB48 keys
- Tiguan / Touareg / Arteon — including proximity
- Passat B8 / Arteon — KESSY comfort access
- ID.3 / ID.4 / ID.5 — EV proximity keys
- Transporter T5 / T6 / T6.1 — including ignition swap
- Caddy / Crafter — fleet van keys
- Older PQ35 / PQ46 immobiliser keys
- All-keys-lost — online MQB48 authentication
- From £175 — typically 50% under VW dealer
VAG specialist capability
Why VW keys are not a generic locksmith job
You do not need to know what platform your car is on — send us the registration and we will. But if you are comparing quotes, this is the part that separates a shop that can actually finish the job from one that gets halfway and calls a recovery truck.
MQB / MQB48 component protection
Group cars built from roughly 2013 onward (Golf 7 and 8, Polo 6, T-Roc, T-Cross, Tiguan 2, Passat B8, Arteon, Audi A3 8V/8Y, Q2, Q3, Skoda Octavia 3/4, Superb 3, Kodiaq, SEAT Leon 3/4, Ateca, Cupra Formentor) use component-protected keys. The key is married to the immobiliser data held across several modules, so it cannot simply be cloned — the correct authenticated procedure has to be used or the car ends up immobilised properly.
KESSY and proximity systems
Keyless entry and go adds a second layer: aerial rings, interior sensors and a comfort-access module that all have to see the new key. We test entry, start, boot release and comfort functions before leaving, not just that the engine cranks.
Older PQ25 / PQ35 / PQ46 immobilisers
Golf Mk4 to Mk6, Polo 9N/6R, Passat B6/B7, Octavia 2, Leon 1P, A3 8P, A4 B7/B8 and the T5 Transporter generation. Different equipment, different route, still handled on site.
All keys lost on a Group car
The job dealers most like to quote a recovery truck for. Where the platform allows it we generate a new key from the vehicle's own data, program it, and where supported remove the missing keys from the immobiliser so they can no longer start the car.
Vans and commercials
Transporter T5/T6/T6.1, Caddy, Crafter and the Skoda/SEAT commercial derivatives — including keys lost off-site at a depot or yard.
What we tell you before booking
Some vehicles and some security platforms genuinely are dealer-only, and a handful of the newest Group cars need manufacturer-side authorisation. We check your registration first and say so up front rather than attend, fail, and still charge you for the visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Volkswagen key replacement?+
VW key replacement starts from £175 for MQB platform cars (Golf 7+, Polo 6, T-Roc, Tiguan, Passat B8) and older keys quoted individually. Fixed price up front, typically well below VW main dealer.
Do you cover Golf, Polo, Tiguan, Transporter and Crafter?+
Yes — all VW passenger and commercial models including Golf, Polo, Tiguan, T-Roc, T-Cross, Passat, Arteon, ID.3/ID.4 and Transporter T5/T6/T6.1, Caddy and Crafter.
All keys lost on an MQB Volkswagen — possible?+
Yes — MQB48 component-protected keys handled with online OEM authentication. Most all-keys-lost jobs completed kerbside quickly, subject to technician availability and traffic.
Do you come to me?+
Yes — fully mobile across West London, Slough, Heathrow, Hounslow, Uxbridge, Hayes, Reading and the Home Counties.
Is the work guaranteed?+
Yes — 12-month parts and labour warranty, fully insured, dealer-grade VAG kit, 43 verified 5-star Google reviews.
Can I pay in instalments?+
Yes — Payment Assist: 3 or 4 monthly instalments at 0% APR on selected jobs over £250. Subject to status.
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