Standard Ed30 head unit.......

[JamesP]

Thanks mate, will look into it :)

[pudding]

RCD310 can take an aux-in as well as a BT module. Only 50 quid from ebay and looks a lot better than the ancient standard RCD300.

I actually got rid of an RNS510 in favour of an RCD310.  Phones do satnav, and phones boot up instantly, unlike the RNS.  They are overrated, overhyped and overpriced stereos imo, and scumbags nick them.  You need stupid MDI & BT modules to do anything with a phone....and the modules date very quickly because of the crazy pace of phone development and BT versions.

RCD310, MK6 chrome switches, aux in socket, 3.5mm to 3.5mm lead. Done.

[JamesP]

Ok this sounds like the best option.
So literally old head unit out, 310 in and aux cable from the rear of the unit to my phone?
Not even bothered about Bluetooth..... 

[pudding]

Yep, it’s exactly what I do.  Search ebay for ‘aux-in MK5 golf’ and for a few quid you can get a kit which includes the loom for the radio, and a socket to replace a blank next to the TC button 

[JamesP]

Oh even better, so just plug the cable in where the blank was, not even into back of the head unit?

[pudding]

You need to connect the loom to the back of the radio.  When you want tunes from your phone, simply flip up the ‘aux’ cover and plug 3.5mm stereo lead in. Then select aux on the radio, job done!

[JamesP]

Right, bought the head unit and cable.......
soooo easiest way to get the cable from the head unit to the blank socket?

[JamesP]

Select aux via the “media” button?
Sorry if I sound a simpleton!

[pudding]

Yep, via the Media button chap    It remembers it as well, so you don't have to keep switching from source to source every time you start the car 

When you take the old radio out, also remove the gear stick panel with the switches and blanks, you will then see the best way to route the harness 

Oh and be very very gentle when prying the stereo trim/HVAC panel off the dash, the clips break off super easy.  If you do break the panel, it's not expensive to replace.