Second Hand Volkswagen Crafter Wiper Blades

The Volkswagen Crafter runs in two main generations: the first generation (Mk1) covered 2006 to 2016, and the second generation (Mk2) launched in 2017 onwards, so a 2008 and a 2014 Crafter are both Mk1 vehicles and the wiper blades are more likely to be compatible. That said, VW made running changes across the Mk1 production run, so confirm the blade arm attachment type and blade length with the breaker against your exact registration before buying.

The Mk2 Crafter launched in 2017 was a completely new platform with redesigned bodywork, so wiper blades from a Mk2 (2017 onwards) are very unlikely to fit a Mk1 (2006–2016) due to differences in blade length and arm attachment style. Always confirm the generation of the part with the breaker against your registration, as these two generations do not share the same windscreen or wiper system.

No, trim level does not affect wiper blade fitment on the Crafter — the windscreen and wiper arm setup is the same regardless of whether the vehicle is a base spec or a higher specification variant. You may find minor cosmetic differences such as beam versus traditional bracket-style blades depending on what was originally fitted, but the key things to match are blade length and arm attachment type, which the breaker can verify against your registration.

Yes, absolutely — front and rear wiper blades are completely different parts, so be clear with the breaker about which one you need. The Crafter's rear wiper blade (where fitted, as not all body variants have a rear wiper) differs in length and attachment from the front blades, and drivers' side (OS) and passenger side (NS) front blades can also differ in length, so specify which position you need.

Wiper blades are largely defined by blade length and the arm attachment hook type rather than being strictly model-specific, so blades from another van of the same generation and similar spec could potentially fit if those dimensions match. However, buying Crafter-specific blades from a breaker is the safest route, and you should confirm the blade length and hook type against your registration to avoid ending up with blades that smear or don't lock securely.

Both a 2013 and a 2015 Crafter fall within the Mk1 generation (2006–2016), so there is a reasonable chance the blades will be compatible, but you should still confirm blade length and arm attachment type with the breaker against your specific registration. Running production changes within a generation mean parts are not always guaranteed to interchange even within the same generation, so a quick check with the breaker will save you a wasted journey.