Used Volkswagen Arteon Bonnet Strut

Yes, the Volkswagen Arteon uses gas-charged bonnet struts (also called bonnet stays or bonnet props) to hold the bonnet open — there is no separate mechanical prop rod on this model. You will typically find one strut on each side of the engine bay, mounted between the bonnet and the inner wing. When sourcing from a breaker, either the nearside or offside strut can usually be replaced individually.

The Arteon received a facelift in 2020, which brought changes to the front end including the bonnet, lights and grille. Because the bonnet itself may differ between the pre-facelift and post-facelift generations, the strut geometry and mounting points could also differ. You should confirm with the breaker whether a pre-facelift strut is compatible with your post-facelift car by checking against your registration plate before buying.

Trim level does not affect the bonnet strut — the same strut is used across trim levels such as R-Line, Elegance and SE within the same generation. The Arteon Shooting Brake shares the same front-end platform as the standard fastback body style within its generation, so the struts should be the same across both body styles, but confirm this with the breaker against your registration to be certain. There are no cosmetic differences to be aware of with struts — they are functional items hidden within the engine bay.

No, the engine type does not affect bonnet strut fitment on the Arteon. The bonnet and its supporting struts are shared across the petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid variants within the same generation. Focus on matching the correct generation and facelift period rather than the engine when searching for a used part.

The Volkswagen Arteon was introduced in the UK in 2017 and received a significant facelift in 2020, which is the main fitment boundary to be aware of when sourcing parts. Pre-facelift cars run from 2017 to 2020, and post-facelift cars run from 2020 onwards. When speaking to a breaker, always quote your registration so they can confirm exactly which version of the bonnet and struts your car has.

Yes, gas-charged bonnet struts can weaken over time on any vehicle including the Arteon, causing the bonnet to slowly drop or fail to stay fully open. Replacing both struts at the same time is often recommended, as if one has failed the other is likely to follow. Used struts from a breaker are a cost-effective solution — just make sure to match your car's generation and facelift period, and confirm compatibility with the breaker using your registration.