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The short version
- The 2008 VW Jetta wheel bearing numbers are front hub 513253 and rear hub 512319. They cover the entire 2006-2010 Mk5 generation.
- Both numbers are documented through 2009, shared with the Passat rows of the same years.
- 2010 has no documented row at either end, so match the old part or order by VIN.
- This body moved the front from a press-in bearing to a bolt-on hub, changing the job as well as the number.
2006 through 2010 covers the Mk5 Jetta, and this body changed the front job before it changed much else. The Mk4 sent a bearing to the press, but the Mk5 sends a hub to the counter. That shift lands right at the start of the run.
The core numbers
The 2008 VW Jetta wheel bearing pair, front 513253 and rear 512319, covers 2006 through 2009. Both rows are shared with the same-era Passat.
2010 falls outside the documented span. The 2009 numbers are the reference point, but a 2010 order still needs a match against the old part.
VW Jetta wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-2009 | Front hub | 513253 check price |
| 2006-2009 | Rear hub | 512319 check price |
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This page covers the 2006-2010 VW Jetta: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Other years live on the main VW Jetta wheel bearing page.
This body moved the front from a press-in bearing to a bolt-on hub, so the job changed along with the number. Documentation for both ends stops at 2009, yet the body itself ran into 2010.
A 2010 Jetta is not left without an answer, just without a catalog row. Match the number on the old part or confirm the application by VIN.
Year by year
2006 through 2009 share one documented pair: front 513253, rear 512319. The 2008 VW Jetta wheel bearing numbers apply just as well to 2006, 2007, and 2009.
2010 is the gap year. The body carried over unchanged from 2009, but the catalog rows stop short, so treat a 2010 Jetta as a match job.
Mk5, and the bolt-on hub change
The 2006-2010 Jetta rides on the Mk5 platform, following the Mk4 covered on the 1999-2005 Jetta wheel bearing page. Those late Mk4-era cars already carried the front hub, 513253, that opens this generation.
The 2011-2018 Jetta wheel bearing page picks up where this one leaves off, carrying the rear number forward into the next body.
Diagnosing a Jetta wheel bearing
- Listen for the sound. A failing wheel bearing produces a growl or hum that changes with road speed. See wheel bearing noise on turns.
- Rule out the tires. Uneven tread wear can produce a similar drone. Check tire noise versus wheel bearing noise first.
- Check for play at the hub. With the wheel off the ground, grip it at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it. Play at the hub means the bearing.
- Watch the ABS light. The bolt-on hub carries an integrated sensor, and a failing one can trip a warning light. See bad bearing and ABS light.
- Confirm the year before ordering. The 2008 VW Jetta wheel bearing numbers cover 2006 through 2009. A 2010 Jetta has no documented row, so match the old part instead.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2008 VW Jetta use?
A 2008 VW Jetta wheel bearing order uses front hub 513253 and rear hub 512319. Both numbers cover every Jetta built between 2006 and 2009.
What wheel bearing does a 2010 VW Jetta use?
There is no documented row for 2010. Match the number on the old part, or confirm the correct hub by VIN before ordering.
Did the Jetta wheel bearing job change with the Mk5 body?
Yes. The Mk4 used a press-in front bearing, but the Mk5 switched to a bolt-on hub. That is a different repair, not just a different part number.
Is the Jetta front hub the same as the Passat?
The catalog rows for 513253 and 512319 are shared with the same-era Passat. Confirm the application against the vehicle in front of you before ordering.
Why does documentation stop at 2009 when the body ran through 2010?
The catalogs simply do not carry a row past 2009 for this generation. The 2010 Jetta kept the same body, so match the old part until a documented number turns up.