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Fitment on a used door lock mechanism varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
The New Beetle (Mk4-based, 1998–2010) ran as a single generation throughout this period, so a 1999 and 2005 car share the same basic platform and body structure. In principle, door lock mechanisms from across this range should be compatible, but there were minor production revisions over the years, so confirm the part number against your registration with the breaker before buying.
The A5 New Beetle (often called the Beetle 21st Century or third-generation Beetle) ran from 2011 to 2019, so a 2012 and 2016 car are both within the same generation and the door lock mechanisms are generally considered interchangeable. As always, confirm with the breaker using both registrations to rule out any mid-run production changes.
These two cars sit either side of a significant generation change — the original New Beetle (1998–2010) and the third-generation Beetle (2011–2019) are different body shells and the door lock mechanisms are not expected to be interchangeable. Make sure you source a part from the correct generation, and confirm with the breaker against both registrations to be certain.
Yes, this matters — door lock mechanisms are side-specific, so a nearside (NS, passenger/left) unit will not swap with an offside (OS, driver/right) unit. In the UK, the driver sits on the right, so the driver's door is the offside (OS); always specify NS or OS when contacting a breaker to make sure you get the correct part.
Trim level does not affect door lock mechanism fitment on the Volkswagen Beetle — the door frame and locking hardware are the same regardless of whether you have a base, Sport, Design, or R-Line trim. The main differences between trims are cosmetic, such as upholstery and alloy wheels, none of which affect the lock mechanism, so any compatible unit from the correct generation and side will suit your car.
The Beetle Cabriolet (convertible) and the Beetle hatchback share the same front door structure within the third-generation (2011–2019) range, so the door lock mechanisms are generally expected to be the same for a given side. However, because the body reinforcement and door sealing can differ slightly between body styles, it is worth confirming compatibility with the breaker against your specific registration before purchasing.