MPA Electrical 13853 Alternator

Remanufactured Bosch-Style Alternator

MPA Electrical Part Number 13853 is a remanufactured 12-volt alternator built for vehicles that use a Bosch 120 amp charging system. It features an internal regulator, internal fan, clockwise rotation, and a 6-groove serpentine clutch pulley for direct replacement service on select Audi and Volkswagen applications.

This remanufactured alternator is a practical choice for Audi TT, Audi A3, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, and related models that require the Bosch-style 120 amp unit. Part number 13853 is also cross-referenced to Bosch 0-124-515-010 for the same application.

• 120 amps output for OE-style charging performance
• 12-volt electrical system application
• Internal regulator and internal fan
• 6-groove serpentine clutch pulley
• Clockwise rotation
• Remanufactured by MPA Electrical

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2002-2008 Volkswagen Sharan, N/A.
• Fits 2007 Volkswagen Golf City, N/A; compatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.
• Fits 2002-2006 Audi TT, N/A; w/ Bosch alt.
• Fits 2000-2006 Audi TT Quattro, N/A; w/ Bosch alt.
• Fits 1999-2006 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A; compatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.
• Fits 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf, N/A; compatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.
• Fits 1999-2005 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; compatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.
• Fits 1999-2004 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; w/ Late Body Style, w/ 120 amp alt.
• Fits 2004 Volkswagen R32, N/A; compatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.
• Fits 2001-2003 Audi A3, N/A.
• Fits 2003 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; compatible with vehicles equipped with a 120 amp alternator.
• Fits 2000-2001 Audi A4, N/A.
• Fits 2000-2001 Audi TT, N/A.
• Fits 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A; w/ Bosch 120 amp alt., 1:30 clock.
• Fits 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; w/ 120 amp, Late Body Style.
• Fits 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A; from chassis 1C-W-020000, w/ 120 amp alt.

What This Alternator Helps Address

• Battery warning light caused by low charging output
• Dim lights or electrical instability at idle
• Charging system failure from a worn alternator
• Voltage drop in Bosch 120 amp applications
• Starting issues related to insufficient alternator output

Installation Notes

Verify the original alternator’s amperage, pulley style, rotation, and connector configuration before installation. This unit is specified with a 6-groove serpentine clutch pulley, internal regulator, internal fan, and clockwise rotation, so matching the OE setup is important for proper fitment on Audi TT, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Beetle, and other listed vehicles.

Confirm the vehicle’s build details and notes such as late body style, Bosch alternator requirement, or chassis breakpoints where listed in the fitment data. Always inspect the belt condition, charging cables, and battery state during alternator replacement.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactures this alternator to service Bosch-based charging applications with the specified 120 amp output. Part number 13853 is built for direct replacement use on the listed Audi and Volkswagen fitments and follows the application details provided above.