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The Mk5 Jetta ran from 2005 to 2010, while the Mk6 ran from 2011 to 2018, and the steering column stalk design changed across that generation boundary, so a direct swap is unlikely. Confirm with the breaker against your registration before ordering, as they can check the exact part numbers to be sure.
The Mk6 Jetta received a facelift in 2014, and while the stalk design is broadly the same generation, minor connector or control updates can occasionally affect compatibility across the facelift year. Give your registration to the breaker so they can cross-reference the part number against the donor car before you commit.
Trim level does not affect the fitment of the indicator stalk; the stalk is matched to the generation and steering column rather than to trim. That said, higher trim levels like SEL may have stalks with additional stalk-mounted controls for features like adaptive cruise, so the stalk you receive may look slightly different even if the mounting is identical — worth noting so you are not caught out.
Stalks within the same generation are the most reliable swap — so Mk5 to Mk5 (2005–2010) or Mk6 to Mk6 (2011–2018) is the safest starting point. Crossing generations is where fitment becomes uncertain, so always confirm with the breaker against both registrations.
Volkswagen Group cars of the same platform generation often share steering column stalks, so a same-era Golf or Passat part may well fit, but this is not guaranteed without checking part numbers. Ask the breaker to cross-reference the specific part number against your Jetta's registration before purchasing.
A 2009 Jetta falls in the Mk5 generation (2005–2010) and a 2012 Jetta sits in the Mk6 generation (2011–2018), meaning these are across a clear generation boundary where stalk design and column connectors are known to differ. We would not expect a straightforward swap here, so check with the breaker against both registrations to be certain before buying.