Vauxhall Zafira Rear Tailgate Replacement Parts

The Zafira ran across two clear generations in the UK: the original Zafira A (1999–2005) and the Zafira B (2005–2014), and tailgates are not interchangeable between these two generations as the body shells are completely different. Within each generation there were facelift updates – the Zafira B received a facelift around 2008 – so always confirm with the breaker whether the pressing matches your exact registration, as panel details can vary across a facelift. Giving the breaker your full registration is the safest way to make sure the part lines up correctly.

Both a 2006 and a 2010 Zafira B sit within the same Zafira B generation (2005–2014), but the facelift around 2008 is a known boundary where pressing and panel details may have changed. Whether the pre-facelift and post-facelift tailgates actually interchange is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations, as this is exactly the kind of mid-generation change that can catch buyers out. Do not assume they are the same just because they share a generation name.

Trim level does not affect which tailgate fits your Zafira – the shell and tailgate pressing are the same across Club, Exclusiv, Design, and Elite trims within the same generation. What can differ between trims is whether the tailgate came with a rear wiper, a spoiler, badging, or a heated rear screen as standard, so a tailgate sourced from a lower trim may need these items transferred across or swapped. The breaker can tell you exactly what is fitted to the part they have, so you know what to expect before it arrives.

Generally yes, a Zafira A tailgate (1999–2005) should be sourced from within that same generation, and in principle cars across those years share the same body. However, mid-generation pressing changes are possible and not always publicly documented, so confirm with the breaker against your specific registration rather than assuming any Zafira A tailgate is a guaranteed match. Providing your reg and the donor vehicle's reg to the breaker gives you the best chance of a correct fit.

Yes, this is worth checking because the tailgate itself may be pressed with or without a wiper motor grommet or spoiler housing depending on specification, and fitting a tailgate with a different wiper arrangement to your original can mean blanked holes or missing mounting points. This is a cosmetic and practical fitment point rather than a structural one, but it is worth telling the breaker exactly what your current tailgate has so they can match it as closely as possible. Trim level is often the clue here, as higher-spec Zafiras were more commonly fitted with rear wipers as standard.

Colour has no bearing on whether a tailgate physically fits your Zafira B – the pressing is identical regardless of the original paint. You would simply need to have the replacement tailgate resprayed or wrapped to match your car, which is standard practice when sourcing used body panels from a breaker. Just make sure the year and facelift period of the donor car align with yours, and confirm this with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.