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Used crankshafts vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
Yes – the crankshaft is a core internal engine component present in every engine variant of every Volkswagen Caddy, whether petrol or diesel, naturally aspirated or turbocharged. There is no drivetrain layout or trim level that omits it. You will need one regardless of which Caddy you own.
The Mk3 Caddy ran from 2004 to 2015 and the Mk4 from 2015 to 2020, and although many engine codes carried across that generation boundary, the crankshaft must match the specific engine code rather than the generation badge. If your Mk3 and Mk4 share the same engine code – for example both running the CAYE or CFHC – there is a strong possibility of compatibility, but confirm this with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing. Engine codes can be found on your V5 or via a VIN check.
The engine code is the single most important detail for a crankshaft – year and fuel type alone are not sufficient because Volkswagen used multiple engine variants within the same model year and fuel type, and internal dimensions such as stroke and bearing sizes can differ between codes. Always supply your engine code (stamped on the block and listed on your V5 or a VIN check) when requesting a quote from a breaker. Matching on year and fuel type only risks ending up with an incompatible part.
No – body style makes no difference whatsoever to crankshaft fitment. The crankshaft is determined entirely by the engine fitted, so a Caddy van and a Caddy Life or Maxi of the same engine code will use the same crankshaft. Focus your search on the engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type rather than the body variant.
Trim level has no bearing on crankshaft fitment at all. Whether your Caddy is a basic Startline or a fully specified Highline, the crankshaft is governed by the engine code, not the badge on the tailgate. Supply your engine code to the breaker and trim level need not enter the conversation.
The Mk4 Caddy received a facelift around 2019, and while many engine codes continued across that point, ancillary and mounting details can sometimes change mid-production in ways that are not always well documented. The engine code remains your primary guide, but you should confirm fitment with the breaker against both registrations to be certain before buying a used crankshaft.