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Used wing mirrors vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
The Passat has had several distinct generations sold in the UK: the B5 (1996–2000), B5.5 facelift (2000–2005), B6 (2005–2010), B7 (2010–2014), and B8 (2015 onwards). Generation is the single most important fitment factor for wing mirrors, as the door shell and mounting points changed between each generation. Always confirm your generation with your registration plate when getting a quote from a breaker.
A 2008 Passat is a B6 (2005–2010) and a 2012 Passat is a B7 (2010–2014), so these are different generations with different body panels and mirror mountings. A B6 mirror will not be a reliable match for a B7, and you should source a mirror specifically from the B7 generation. Confirm the exact year and body style with the breaker against your registration to be sure.
Trim level — whether S, SE, or Highline — does not affect the physical fitment of the wing mirror frame to the door, as the mounting is the same across the range within a given generation. You may however find differences in mirror features such as electric adjustment, heating, folding, or an integrated indicator depending on what was fitted to the donor car, so confirm those specifics with the breaker against your registration. Cosmetic differences like colour can be addressed by respraying the replacement mirror cap to match your car.
Yes, this is essential — nearside (NS) is the passenger side (left in the UK) and offside (OS) is the driver side (right), and the two mirrors are completely different parts that are not interchangeable. Always specify NS or OS clearly when requesting a quote from a breaker. Getting this wrong is one of the most common ordering mistakes, so double-check before you confirm.
The B5.5 was a significant facelift of the B5 with updated body panels, and while both generations share the Passat B5 platform, whether the wing mirror crosses that 2000 facelift boundary is not something that can be guaranteed. Name the boundary to your breaker — pre-facelift B5 versus B5.5 — and ask them to check the part against your specific registration before purchasing. Do not assume compatibility across that 2000 facelift line.
Engine choice has no bearing on wing mirror fitment whatsoever, so you can take a mirror from any engine variant within the correct generation and side. Colour is purely cosmetic — the mirror housing can be resprayed to match your car — so do not let a colour mismatch put you off an otherwise correct part. Focus on confirming the generation, the side (NS or OS), and any feature requirements with your breaker.