Used Volkswagen Fox Headlight

The Volkswagen Fox sold in the UK ran from 2005 to 2011 as a single generation, so headlights from any car within that 2005–2011 window are your starting point for a match. However, VW did make minor updates to the Fox during its run, so confirm with the breaker that the donor car's registration matches yours before buying, as front-end details can vary across production years. Never assume fitment without that check.

The Fox ran as one generation from 2005 to 2011 without a major redesign, so a 2009 and a 2006 car are broadly from the same platform. That said, VW made incremental changes across the model's life, and whether the headlight from a specific 2009 donor physically swaps onto a 2006 car is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations. Don't proceed on year range alone.

Trim level does not determine headlight fitment on the Fox — the front-end design is shared across the range regardless of specification. You may find cosmetic differences such as chrome surrounds or lens tinting depending on how the donor car was optioned, so check the appearance of the used light against your original before agreeing a purchase. Ask the breaker to confirm whether the light is halogen or a different variant, as that affects direct compatibility with your car's wiring.

No — the NS (nearside, passenger side) and OS (offside, driver side) headlights are handed and not interchangeable, as each unit is shaped to fit its corner of the car and directs the beam accordingly. Always specify NS or OS clearly when requesting a quote from a breaker. Fitting the wrong side will also mean your headlight beam dips the wrong way, which is illegal on UK roads.

Left-hand-drive Fox headlights are not suitable for UK use because the beam pattern is designed to dip to the right, which would dazzle oncoming traffic and fail an MOT. Always make sure the breaker is supplying a unit from a right-hand-drive UK or Irish-registered Fox. If you are unsure, ask the breaker to confirm the origin of the donor vehicle before you buy.