Second Hand Volkswagen LT Wing

The Volkswagen LT ran as a single generation from 1975 to 1996 (known as the LT1), followed by the second generation LT2 from 1996 to 2006 when it was replaced by the Crafter. Wings are not interchangeable between LT1 and LT2 as the front-end designs are completely different, so always confirm which generation your vehicle belongs to before ordering. Quoting your registration to the breaker is the quickest way to make sure you get the right part.

The LT2 received a facelift in 2000 which updated the front end, including lights, grille and bumper styling, and this can affect whether front-end panels such as wings interchange across that boundary. Both pre- and post-facelift vehicles are still LT2, but whether a specific wing crosses the 2000 facelift boundary is something you should confirm directly with the breaker against your registration rather than assuming it fits. A breaker familiar with LT parts will be able to check panel references quickly.

No, wheelbase does not affect wing fitment on the Volkswagen LT2 — the front-end panels including wings are shared across short, medium and long wheelbase variants within the same facelift period. Focus instead on confirming the generation and whether your vehicle is pre- or post-2000 facelift. Your registration is the easiest thing to pass to a breaker so they can pull the correct part.

No, the wing is a front-end panel and is shared across the different body configurations within a generation and facelift period on the LT — whether you have a panel van, minibus or chassis cab variant does not change which wing you need. The key details are generation (LT1 or LT2) and, within the LT2, whether your vehicle is pre- or post-2000 facelift. Confirm those points with the breaker and you should be fine.

The LT28, LT35 and LT46 designations refer to payload ratings rather than different body structures, and the front-end wing panels are shared across these variants within the same generation and facelift period. So the payload rating of the donor vehicle should not stop a wing fitting your LT35, provided both are from the same generation and the same facelift period. Always confirm against your registration with the breaker to be certain.

Yes, the nearside (NS, passenger side in the UK) and offside (OS, driver side) wings are handed and are not interchangeable with each other, so make sure you specify exactly which side you need when contacting a breaker. Beyond the side, the key fitment factors remain generation and facelift period, not trim or engine. Being clear about NS or OS from the outset will save time and avoid receiving the wrong part.