Second Hand Vauxhall Mokka Drive Shaft

The Mokka ran as a single generation from 2012 to 2016, with a facelift arriving in 2014, so both years sit within the same generational family. However, whether a drive shaft crosses that 2014 facelift boundary depends on the engine code, gearbox type, and whether any ancillary mounting changes were made at that point — confirm compatibility with the breaker against your exact registration before buying. The engine code from your V5 is the most useful detail you can give them.

Engine code matters above everything else, because drive shafts are matched to the specific power output, torque characteristics, and gearbox pairing of the engine rather than just the broad fuel type. Two Mokkas of the same year can carry completely different drive shafts if they have different engine codes — for example a 1.4 turbo petrol and a 1.6 diesel are not interchangeable despite sharing bodywork. Pull the engine code from your V5 or run a VIN check and give it to the breaker as your first piece of information.

Yes, gearbox type directly affects which drive shaft you need, as the shaft is matched to the transmission output on that side of the vehicle. A drive shaft from a manual gearbox Mokka will not be a straightforward swap onto an automatic, even with the same engine code. Always tell the breaker your gearbox type alongside the engine code and registration.

Trim level — whether SE, Exclusiv, Tech Line, or any other badge — does not affect drive shaft fitment, as the shaft follows the engine code and gearbox type, not the trim. A drive shaft from an SE with the same engine code and gearbox as your Exclusiv is mechanically the same part. Bear in mind the overall condition and mileage of the donor vehicle may vary, but the trim name on the donor is irrelevant to whether the shaft fits.

No — nearside and offside drive shafts are different parts on the Mokka, as they are different lengths to account for the gearbox position within the engine bay. Always specify to the breaker which side you need (NS for the kerb side, OS for the road side) as well as your engine code and gearbox type. Fitting the wrong side is not possible without modification.

The Mokka X replaced the original Mokka from 2016 onward and is a distinct model with its own platform updates, so drive shaft compatibility between the two is not guaranteed despite the shared nameplate. Engine codes may look similar but the surrounding drivetrain components can differ between generations. Run this question past the breaker with both registrations and engine codes before purchasing.