Second Hand Volkswagen Transporter Headlight

The T6 Transporter ran from 2015 to 2019, before the updated T6.1 arrived in 2019, so headlights from any T6 within that 2015–2019 window should be from the same generation. However, the T6.1 facelift brought a revised front end with different headlight units, so a T6 light and a T6.1 light are not the same part — confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying. Always check NS (nearside/left) or OS (offside/right) when requesting a quote.

The T5 Transporter ran from 2003 to 2015, with a significant facelift in 2010 that gave it a new front end including revised headlights, grille and bumper. This means pre-facelift T5 lights (2003–2009) and post-facelift T5 lights (2010–2015) are different designs and are unlikely to interchange, but whether a specific unit crosses that boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration. Stating the facelift year as a guide, not a guarantee, is the safest approach here.

No — headlights are mounted on the front end, which is shared across all wheelbase lengths (SWB and LWB) and roof heights (low, medium and high roof) within the same generation and facelift period. A T6 SWB low-roof and a T6 LWB high-roof both use the same headlight unit, so you don't need to worry about those details when sourcing a used light. Just focus on the generation (T5 or T6) and whether your vehicle is pre- or post-facelift.

Trim level does not affect which headlight physically fits your Transporter — the mounting and lens shape are the same across Trendline, Comfortline and Highline within a given generation and facelift period. Where trim can make a cosmetic difference is in the light technology fitted from the factory, as higher trims sometimes came with xenon or LED units while lower trims had halogen — a used light from a different trim may look slightly different internally. Whether a halogen unit from one trim can be swapped for a xenon or LED unit from another is something to confirm with your breaker, as wiring and levelling systems may differ.

Both 2017 and 2019 fall within the T6 generation (2015–2019), so a headlight from either year should be from the same front-end design and is likely to be compatible. That said, confirm the specific part number with the breaker against your registration, as minor running changes can sometimes occur within a generation. Always specify NS or OS when requesting a quote from a dismantler.

No — the T5 (2003–2015) and T6 (2015–2019) are different generations with entirely different front-end designs, and their headlights are not interchangeable. You need to match the generation exactly, and also be aware of the T5 facelift in 2010 and the T6.1 update in 2019, both of which brought further front-end changes. Always provide your registration to the breaker so they can identify the correct unit for your exact vehicle.