Second Hand Volkswagen Passat Door

The Passat B7 ran from 2010 to 2014, and the B8 generation replaced it from 2015 onwards — so a 2011 door and a 2015 door are from different generations and will not interchange. You need to match the generation: B7 doors suit B7 cars, B8 doors suit B8 cars. Always confirm the exact generation against your registration with the breaker before ordering.

The Passat B7 received a facelift in 2011, but because both pre- and post-facelift cars sit within the same B7 generation (2010–2014), the door shell and frame are generally the same. Minor exterior styling details may differ slightly, but fitment of the door itself is typically unaffected. Confirm with the breaker against your registration to be sure, particularly if your door carries any integrated feature variants.

For the Volkswagen Passat, trim level — whether SE, SEL, GT, or R-Line — does not affect door fitment; the shell, hinges, and frame are the same across trims within the same generation and body style. You may find cosmetic differences such as different exterior mirror styles or interior door-card finishes, but these do not prevent the door from fitting. Match generation, body style (saloon or estate), and NS or OS side, and the trim name can be disregarded for fitment purposes.

No: saloon and estate body styles share the same front door on the Passat within the same generation, but the rear doors differ in shape and will not interchange between body styles. Make sure you tell the breaker whether you need a front or rear door, and specify saloon or estate for rear doors. Also state whether you need the NS (nearside, passenger-side) or OS (offside, driver-side) door, as these are not interchangeable with each other.

Colour is not a fitment consideration — a door from any colour Passat of the correct generation and body style will fit your car regardless of what shade it is. Most buyers have the replacement door resprayed to match, which is standard practice; breakers will often supply doors in their original colour as found. Focus on matching generation, body style, and NS or OS side rather than colour.

To get an accurate match you should provide: the Passat generation (for example B7 2010–2014 or B8 2015 onwards), body style (saloon or estate), whether you need a front or rear door, and the side — NS (nearside, left/passenger) or OS (offside, right/driver). Engine and trim level do not affect door fitment and can be left out. If your door has features such as electric mirrors or a puddle light, mention these to the breaker so they can try to source a door that matches your existing setup, though fitment itself is not dependent on them.