Used Volkswagen Caddy Sill

The Mk3 Caddy ran from 2004 to 2015, but there was a notable facelift in 2010 that brought changes to exterior panels including the sills, so a pre-2010 sill and a post-2010 sill may not be a straight swap. Within either the pre-facelift or post-facelift period you stand a better chance of a match, but confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying as mid-generation pressing changes can catch buyers out.

Yes, absolutely — the Caddy has been offered in standard wheelbase (Caddy) and long wheelbase (Caddy Maxi) variants, and the sills are a different length between the two because the Maxi has a stretched body. Always tell the breaker whether your van is a standard Caddy or a Caddy Maxi, as fitting a sill from the wrong wheelbase will leave you with gaps or misalignment.

For the sill itself the rear door configuration — barn doors or tailgate — does not affect fitment, as the sill runs along the base of the body between the front and rear wheel arches and is not structurally tied to the rear aperture. Focus instead on generation, facelift period, and wheelbase, and let the breaker confirm the match against your registration.

The body style matters here — the Caddy Life people carrier and the panel van share the same basic platform and generation, but differences in door arrangements and body pressings around the sill area between variants mean you should not assume they are interchangeable. Confirm with the breaker against both registrations, as what fits a five-seat Life may not align correctly on a panel van even of the same year.

No — whether your Caddy is a TDI, TSI, petrol or diesel, and regardless of trim level such as C20 or Kombi specification, the sill is the same pressing for a given body style and generation. The things that matter are the generation, the facelift period, and the wheelbase, not what is under the bonnet or what badges are on the tailgate.

No — the nearside (kerb side, passenger side in the UK) and offside (driver's side) sills are mirror-image pressings and are not interchangeable with each other. When sourcing from a breaker, make sure you specify NS or OS clearly, along with your van's generation, facelift period, and whether it is a standard or Maxi wheelbase, to avoid being sent the wrong side.