Volkswagen BKR gearboxThe VW BKR gearbox is commonly associated with Volkswagen models that use transverse mounted engines and manual transmissions, especially from the early to mid 2000s. This gearbox code is typically found in: Volkswagen Golf Mk4 1. 6, 1. 8, or 2. 0 petrol engines Volkswagen Jetta Bora Mk4 1. 6 or 2. 0 petrol engines Volkswagen Beetle (19982005) 2. 0 petrol engine models Volkswagen Polo (depending on the year and market) Higher spec petrol variants