Used Volkswagen Crafter Bonnet

The Crafter runs across two main generations: the first generation (Mk1) covers 2006 to 2016, and the second generation (Mk2) covers 2017 onwards. Bonnets are not interchangeable between these two generations as the front ends are completely different. Always confirm the exact generation with your breaker against your registration plate.

Both years fall within the first-generation Crafter (2006–2016), so they share the same front-end platform and a bonnet from a 2013 should be compatible with a 2015 in principle. The Mk1 Crafter received a facelift in 2011 which updated the front-end styling, so confirm with your breaker that both vehicles are from the same facelift period if you are near that boundary. Fitment is never guaranteed, so always cross-reference against your registration.

The first-generation Crafter (2006–2016) received a facelift in 2011 that changed the front-end appearance including the bonnet surround area. Whether the bonnet panel itself physically interchanges across the 2011 facelift boundary is something you should confirm directly with your breaker against both registrations, as subtle differences in shut lines or fixing points can affect fit. Do not assume pre-2011 and post-2011 panels are a straight swap.

No — wheelbase makes no difference to bonnet fitment on the Crafter, as the front-end panels are shared across all body lengths within the same generation. Similarly, roof height variants (low, medium, high roof) do not affect the bonnet. What matters is the generation (Mk1 2006–2016 or Mk2 2017 onwards) and, within the Mk1, which side of the 2011 facelift your vehicle sits on.

Trim level does not affect bonnet fitment on the Crafter — the panel itself is the same regardless of specification. You may find that a bonnet sourced from a different trim level comes in a different colour or with a slightly different finish, so factor in a respray if the colour does not match. The key fitment questions remain generation and facelift period, not trim.

Only if your van is also a second-generation Mk2 Crafter (2017 onwards), as the Mk2 has an entirely different front-end design to the Mk1 (2006–2016). The two generations are not interchangeable for front-end panels. Confirm the exact model year with your breaker using your registration to be sure you are being quoted the right part.