Volkswagen Transporter Quarter Panel Replacement Parts

The Transporter has run through several well-established generations: T4 (1990–2003), T5 (2003–2015, with a significant facelift in 2010 that updated the front end), and T6 (2015–2024, facelifted as T6.1 in 2019). Quarter panels are body-specific pressed steel and are not shared across generations, so you must match the generation of your van exactly when sourcing a used panel. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the correct pressing for your vehicle.

Both years sit within the T5 generation (2003–2015), but 2010 marks a facelift point where some body pressings were revised, so a 2008 panel and a 2013 panel could differ even though they share the same generation name. You should confirm with the breaker whether the specific quarter panel pressing changed at the 2010 facelift before purchasing, quoting your registration against the donor vehicle's registration. Never assume fitment across the pre- and post-2010 T5 divide without that check.

Yes, both wheelbase (SWB or LWB) and roof height (standard roof or high roof) directly affect the shape and size of the quarter panel on a Transporter, so these must match your van. A long-wheelbase high-roof panel will not fit a short-wheelbase standard-roof van, even within the same generation. Always confirm both wheelbase and roof height with the breaker alongside your registration.

Yes, the rear opening configuration affects the rear quarter panel pressing, as the aperture, flanges, and surrounding metalwork differ between barn-door and tailgate variants. Make sure the donor van the breaker is pulling the panel from matches your rear door style exactly. Confirm this alongside your generation and wheelbase when getting a quote.

Trim level does not affect quarter panel fitment on the Transporter T6 (2015–2024); the body shell pressing is the same regardless of whether the donor van was a Startline, Trendline, Comfortline, or Highline. You may find cosmetic differences such as body-coloured versus unpainted trim pieces or different moulding holes, but the structural panel itself interchanges across those trim grades within the same generation, wheelbase, and roof height. Confirm generation, wheelbase, roof height, and rear door configuration with the breaker, and your trim level need not be a concern.

Yes, NS (nearside, kerb side) and OS (offside, driver's side) quarter panels are handed and cannot be swapped — a panel pressed for the OS will not fit the NS. Always specify which side you need when contacting a breaker, as well as your generation, wheelbase, roof height, and rear door type. No reputable breaker should suggest flipping or reversing a structural body panel.