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Fitment on a used rear panel varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
The Volkswagen LT was produced in two distinct generations: the LT1 (Mk1) ran from 1975 to 1996, and the LT2 (Mk2) ran from 1996 to 2006, when the model was discontinued and replaced by the Crafter. The rear panel is completely different between these two generations, so you must make sure any used part you source matches your generation exactly. Always confirm the match with the breaker against your registration plate before purchasing.
Both 1998 and 2003 fall within the LT2 (Mk2) generation, which ran from 1996 to 2006, so on the face of it they share the same platform. However, mid-generation pressing changes can occur without a formal facelift announcement, so you should confirm with the breaker that the panel from the donor vehicle matches your specific registration rather than assuming all LT2 panels are identical.
Yes, wheelbase and roof height are critical on the LT van range because they directly affect the dimensions and pressing of rear body panels. A short-wheelbase standard-roof LT will not share the same rear panel as a long-wheelbase high-roof example, even within the same generation. Always tell the breaker your exact wheelbase and roof height configuration alongside your registration so they can source the correct panel.
Absolutely — this is one of the most important questions to get right on a van like the LT. A barn-door configuration and a tailgate configuration use fundamentally different rear panel pressings and apertures, so the two are not interchangeable. Make sure you tell the breaker clearly which type your vehicle has before they pull a panel.
No, trim level does not affect rear panel fitment on the LT — the panel is determined by generation, body configuration, wheelbase, roof height, and door arrangement, not by specification level. You may find cosmetic differences such as badging, paint finish, or minor trim attachments between higher and lower specification examples from the breaker's stock, but the pressing itself will be the same. Focus your conversation with the breaker on the structural and configuration details rather than the trim grade.
The LT shared its platform with certain other light commercial vehicles produced in the same era, but whether panels from badge-engineered or related variants interchange directly with a VW LT rear panel is not something we can state as fact. You should confirm this specifically with the breaker by providing your registration and letting them check the part against the donor vehicle's details before committing to a purchase.