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The third-generation Scirocco (2008–2017) is a completely different platform from the original first and second-generation Sciroccos of the 1970s and 1980s, so parts from those older cars will not fit the modern version. Always make sure the breaker is supplying a part from the correct Mk3 generation to match your car.
The Mk3 Scirocco received a facelift in 2014, which brought changes to the front-end styling including the grille and bumper design. The bonnet latch itself sits behind the grille in the engine bay, and whether the pre-facelift (2008–2014) and post-facelift (2014–2017) latch assemblies interchange is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as small differences in the mounting or release mechanism can exist across a facelift boundary.
A 2012 car is pre-facelift and a 2016 car is post-facelift within the Mk3 generation, so while the basic engineering is related, you should check with the breaker using your registration before assuming the parts are a straight swap. Name the specific years to the breaker so they can verify the part numbers match before you commit to buying.
Trim level does not affect bonnet latch fitment on the Scirocco — the latch mechanism is the same whether the car is a base-spec or a higher-spec R-Line or R model. You may find cosmetic differences around the front end between trims, but the latch itself is a shared mechanical component, so any same-generation example should be considered subject to the usual pre-facelift and post-facelift checks.
Engine choice makes no difference to bonnet latch fitment on the Scirocco — the same latch is used regardless of whether the car has a petrol or diesel engine, or which specific variant you have. Focus instead on confirming the correct generation and facelift period with your breaker.
UK vehicle dismantlers (breakers) regularly break Mk3 Sciroccos, so a used latch is a realistic find through a marketplace like Findapart where you can get quotes from multiple breakers at once. Give the breaker your full registration number so they can confirm the part is from the correct facelift period for your car before you buy.