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Used fuel tanks 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:
The Mk6 Jetta ran from 2010 to 2018 in the UK market. Fuel tanks within the Mk6 generation are generally shared, but ancillary fittings such as sender unit mounts and fuel pump flanges can vary by engine code and production date, so confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying.
These sit in different generations — the Mk5 ran from 2005 to 2010 and the Mk6 from 2010 onwards, so a 2009 tank is Mk5 and a 2011 tank is Mk6. Crossing that generational boundary means the tanks are unlikely to interchange directly, but confirm with the breaker against your registration as production overlaps can occasionally produce exceptions.
Yes, fuel type is relevant — diesel and petrol tanks can differ in capacity, sender unit configuration, and filler neck design even within the same generation. Always tell the breaker your fuel type and engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check) to make sure you get the right unit.
Trim level does not affect fuel tank fitment on the Jetta — the S, SE, and SEL badges reflect interior and equipment differences, not changes to the fuel system. What matters is your engine code, fuel type, and model year, so focus on those details when speaking to a breaker rather than the trim name.
Engine code is the most useful detail here rather than engine size alone, as VW used several 2.0 TDI variants with different codes that can affect ancillary fittings around the tank. Pull your engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and supply it to the breaker so they can match the correct unit.
Gearbox type can influence fuel tank design in some VW applications due to differences in underbody layout, so it is worth flagging to the breaker whether your car is manual or DSG automatic. Confirm against your registration with the breaker rather than assuming a straight swap is possible.