Second Hand Volkswagen Sharan Bonnet

The Sharan has two main generations: the first generation ran from 1995 to 2010, and the second generation from 2010 onwards, with a facelift arriving in 2015. Bonnets are generally shared across the same generation, so a pre-facelift second-gen bonnet (2010–2015) should suit other cars from that same window, and likewise for the post-facelift (2015 onwards). Always confirm the exact fit with the breaker against your registration, as panel details can vary.

The 2013 car is a pre-facelift second-generation Sharan, while the 2017 car is a post-facelift model — the facelift landed in 2015 and brought changes to the front end including the bonnet line, grille and lights. These two cars sit either side of that facelift boundary, so interchange is not straightforward. Confirm directly with the breaker whether the specific bonnet from a 2013 car will match your 2017 registration before purchasing.

Both the 2012 and 2014 Sharan sit within the pre-facelift second-generation period (2010–2015), so the bonnet should be the same panel across those years. Engine choice, trim level and wheelbase make no difference to bonnet fitment within this window. Confirm with the breaker against your registration to be sure, but parts from either year are a reasonable starting point.

No — trim level does not affect bonnet fitment on the Sharan; the S, SE and SEL all share the same front-end panels within a given generation and facelift period. The only thing to be aware of is paint colour, since a used bonnet from a breaker will likely need respraying to match your car unless you find one in the same shade. Focus on matching the generation and facelift period rather than the trim grade.

No — the first-generation Sharan (1995–2010) and the second-generation Sharan (from 2010) are entirely different platforms with different front-end designs, so the bonnets are not interchangeable between generations. Always make sure any used bonnet is sourced from the correct generation for your car. Give the breaker your registration so they can verify the exact match.

Yes — engine type has no bearing on bonnet fitment for the Sharan; the bonnet is the same panel regardless of whether the car is petrol or diesel. What matters is the generation and whether the car is pre- or post-facelift (the second-generation facelift arrived in 2015). As long as those align, engine choice is not a concern.