Volkswagen Beetle Windscreen Replacement Parts

The A5 New Beetle (the rounded second-generation model) ran from 2011 onwards, so both a 2013 and a 2016 car sit within the same generation and the glass shape is the same. However, you need to check whether the donor screen has heating elements or an ADAS camera bracket, as these features became more common on later cars and a mismatch will cause problems. Confirm the exact spec of the screen against your registration with the breaker before buying.

No — the original New Beetle (A4 platform, 1998–2010) and the second-generation New Beetle (A5 platform, 2011 onwards) are completely different body shapes, so their windscreens are not interchangeable. Always make sure the breaker's screen is from the same generation as your car.

Trim level does not affect windscreen fitment on the Beetle — the glass shape is the same across Design, Sport, R-Line, and other trim variants within the same generation. What does matter is whether the screen has a heating element or an ADAS camera bracket, so check those features match your own screen rather than worrying about which trim the donor car was.

You need a heated screen if your car has one, because the wiring connectors at the base of the screen will be present and an unheated glass simply won't work with them. An unheated screen will fit physically, but you'll lose the heated function and may be left with unused connectors, so it's worth specifying to the breaker that you need a heated unit to match your car.

Some later A5 New Beetles were fitted with driver-assistance systems that use a camera mounted at the top of the windscreen, and those cars require a screen with the correct bracket already bonded in. If you fit a screen without the bracket, the camera cannot be properly mounted or calibrated. Check your existing screen for a bracket near the rear-view mirror, and confirm with the breaker that their screen matches your setup — compatibility with your specific ADAS system is something to verify against your registration rather than assume.

The original New Beetle ran on the A4 platform from 1998 to 2010 and the body shape remained broadly consistent throughout, so screens from across that range are generally compatible in terms of glass shape. That said, later cars in the range are more likely to carry features such as rain sensors or heating, so check whether the donor screen's spec matches yours. Confirm the full spec with the breaker against your registration to be sure.