Used Volkswagen LT Bulkhead

The Volkswagen LT ran across two distinct generations: the LT1 (sometimes called LT Mk1) produced from 1975 to 1996, and the LT2 (Mk2) produced from 1996 to 2006. These two generations are entirely different vehicles on different platforms, so a bulkhead from an LT1 will not fit an LT2 or vice versa. Always confirm which generation your van belongs to before requesting quotes from a breaker.

Both a 1998 and a 2003 LT fall within the LT2 generation (1996–2006), so they share the same basic platform and body structure. That said, there were pressing and specification changes made during the LT2 production run, and whether a bulkhead from an early LT2 directly swaps with a later one is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration. State your wheelbase (standard or long) and roof height (standard or high roof) when asking, as these affect which bulkhead you need.

Yes, both wheelbase and roof height are important factors for the LT bulkhead. The LT was offered in standard and long wheelbase variants, and in standard and high-roof configurations, and the body pressings and surrounding panel geometry differ between these. Always give the breaker your exact wheelbase and roof height alongside your registration so they can match the correct part.

For a bulkhead — which sits between the cab and the cargo area at the front of the load space — the rear door arrangement (barn doors versus tailgate) does not directly affect fitment. The bulkhead itself is determined by the generation, wheelbase, and roof height of your LT rather than what is fitted at the back. That said, always confirm with the breaker to rule out any variant-specific differences on your particular vehicle.

No, neither the engine nor the trim level affects bulkhead fitment on the LT. The bulkhead is a structural body panel tied to the platform, wheelbase, and roof height, not to what is under the bonnet or how the van is specified inside. You may find that different-spec vans came with different insulation or interior trim attached to the bulkhead, so be prepared to reuse or swap those elements from your original if they differ from the donor vehicle.

No — the LT1 (1975–1996) and LT2 (1996–2006) are completely different generations built on different platforms, and a bulkhead from an LT1 will not be compatible with an LT2. The changeover happened at the 1996 model year, so even late LT1 vans built just before that point are a different animal to the earliest LT2s. Always source a bulkhead from within the correct generation for your van and confirm the match with the breaker against your registration.