Used Volkswagen Passat Rear Panel

The B6 Passat ran from 2005 to 2010 and the B7 from 2010 to 2014, and these are distinct generations built on different pressings, so the rear panels are not interchangeable across that boundary. Always confirm the generation with your breaker against your registration plate before ordering.

No — the estate and saloon body styles have completely different rear panel pressings, so body style is the first thing you need to confirm with your breaker. Make sure you specify clearly whether your car is an estate or a saloon when requesting a quote.

No — trim levels such as S, SE, SEL, Sport, R-Line, and Highline make no difference to which rear panel fits your car, as the pressing is determined by generation and body style, not trim. You may find cosmetic differences like badge holes or prep points between trim levels on a used panel, so flag your original trim to the breaker so they can source the closest match.

A 2008 car falls in the B6 generation (2005–2010) and a 2012 car in the B7 generation (2010–2014), so these are different generations and the panels are unlikely to be directly interchangeable. Confirm the generation and body style with your breaker against both registration numbers before committing to a purchase.

Mid-generation pressing changes can occur without any obvious external marker, and this is not something that can be reliably confirmed at a distance. Ask your breaker to check the part against your specific registration to be certain before any money changes hands.

The B8 Passat, which launched in 2015, was offered in both saloon and estate body styles in the UK, and the rear panels for each are completely different pressings. Always specify your exact body style when getting a quote from a breaker, and have them verify fitment against your registration.