Cheap Volkswagen Sharan Rear View Mirror

No — the Sharan was completely redesigned for its second generation, which launched in 2010, so a mirror from a first-generation Sharan (1995–2010) will not fit a second-generation car (2010–2022). Both generations are five-door MPVs but share no interior fittings, so you need a mirror from the correct generation to have any chance of fitment. Confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.

Yes, generation is the most important thing to get right. The first-generation Sharan ran from 1995 to 2010, and the second generation from 2010 onwards — mirrors between these two generations are not interchangeable. Within each generation there may also be differences depending on whether your car has features such as auto-dimming or a built-in camera, so always check the specification of the donor mirror against your own car with the breaker.

Trim level can make a difference on the Sharan because higher-spec trims such as SE and SEL were more likely to be fitted with auto-dimming mirrors or mirrors with additional sensors, whereas a base S model may have a simpler unit. The mounting and basic fitment within a generation should be the same, but if your car has an auto-dimming mirror you need a like-for-like replacement to retain that function. Confirm the exact specification of the mirror with the breaker using your registration to avoid ending up with a cosmetically similar but functionally different part.

The second-generation Sharan received a facelift around 2015, and while interior parts often carry over across a facelift, it is not guaranteed that the mirror is identical either side of that date — particularly if there were changes to features such as cameras or sensors. Name the 2015 facelift boundary to your breaker and ask them to check the part number on the donor vehicle against yours before you commit. This is the safest way to avoid buying a mirror that looks right but does not connect or function correctly.

Some breakers will split a rear view mirror into its individual components — glass, housing, and motor assembly — while others will only sell the complete unit. It is worth specifying exactly what you need when you request a quote, as buying only the part you require can save money. Bear in mind that matching the finish and any electronic connections on a partial mirror can be tricky, so confirm compatibility with the breaker using your registration.

Yes, this matters significantly — second-generation Sharans fitted with a rear-view camera integrated into the mirror will need a replacement mirror that includes the same camera hardware and compatible wiring, which is not interchangeable with a non-camera unit. If your current mirror has a camera and you fit a plain mirror, you will lose that functionality. Always tell the breaker whether your mirror has a camera or any other integrated electronics so they can source the correct unit.