Brake pad wear sensors were optional on some VWs. However, vehicles with or without that option still use the exact same pads.
Some brake pad manufacturers include a built-in pad wear sensor with nowhere to plug into on vehicles without the option. This sensor can be either cut or tied up out of the way, as it will not affect the usability of the pads.
VW does not make multiple brake pad part numbers for cars equipped with and without sensors, so manufacturers make brake pads that technically fit both applications. If your car has the sensor, plug it in. If it doesn't, just remove it.
To locate the correct pads for your vehicle head over to fcpeuro.com and enter your vehicle information into the fitment selector.
Once your car is added to the selector, there are a couple of important ways that we advise correct fitment.
The first is the "fitment indicator" shown on the Product Page after selecting a part. This box is below the "add to cart button" and has two states. It will either say " Yes this part fits" or "Part may not fit, click to verify".
Sometimes the green box will be accompanied by extra fitment notes. These notes may be independent of the information gathered by the vehicle selector. IE: VIN-specific options, need to be taken into account when determining overall fitment.