For VW Golf MK5 1K 2003 - 2009. Eliminate the loose or sloppy feeling from your shifter. For VW Golf Plus 5M 2005 - 2013. For VW Golf MK6 5K 2009 - 2013. Worn bushings on the shift lever are a common cause of sloppy shifts and shifter free play, and if bad enough it can cause incorrect shift selection.