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Used door handles vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
Both years fall within the Mk4 (H) generation, which ran from 2004 to 2009, so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility — but you must also match the side (NS or OS) and whether your car is a 3-door or 5-door, as front door handles differ between body styles. Confirm the specific part number with the breaker against your registration before buying.
The Mk4 (H) ran from 2004 to 2009 and the Mk5 (J) ran from 2009 to 2015, so these are different generations and the door handles are not the same. Stick to Mk4 (H) handles and make sure you specify the correct side and door count to the breaker.
Trim level — whether that's SXi, Design, SRi, or Elite — does not affect door handle fitment; what matters is the generation, the side (NS for passenger, OS for driver), and whether your car is a 3-door or 5-door. You may find the colour or finish differs between breakers' stock, but any colour mismatch is a cosmetic issue and can be resprayed or matched — it won't stop the handle fitting.
The Mk5 (J) generation ran from 2009 to 2015, so a 2013 and a 2015 car are both within the same generation, which is a good starting point. Match the side (NS/OS) and body style, then confirm the exact part with the breaker against both registrations, as there can be detail changes within a generation's run.
Yes, it absolutely matters — NS (nearside, passenger/left) and OS (offside, driver/right) handles are handed and are not interchangeable. Always tell the breaker which side you need alongside your car's generation and door count.
The Mk5 (J) received a facelift in 2012, and while both versions share the same basic generation, there can be subtle differences in exterior trim and door furniture around that boundary. Name the boundary year to the breaker and ask them to check the part against your specific registration rather than assuming pre- and post-facelift handles are a direct swap.