Used Volkswagen Transporter Window Switch

The T5 ran from 2003 to 2009 and the T5.1 facelift from 2010 to 2015, and while they share the same generation platform the door furniture and switch gear can differ across that 2010 facelift boundary. Whether a specific switch from a pre-facelift T5 will plug straight into a T5.1 is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as connector and panel designs may have changed. Never assume a pre-2010 switch is a direct swap for a post-2010 van without checking.

The T6 ran from 2015 to 2019 and the T6.1 facelift from 2019 onwards, and switch panel design did evolve across that boundary. A T6 switch may physically look similar but the connector pinout or trim panel integration may differ on the T6.1, so confirm compatibility with the breaker using your registration before buying. Do not assume they are interchangeable just because both carry the T6 name.

Yes, it matters significantly — the Transporter can be fitted with sliding side doors or hinged rear doors depending on body configuration, and switches for sliding-door windows are specific to that setup and differ from those on fixed or hinged arrangements. On the front, you need to specify nearside (NS, passenger left) or offside (OS, driver right) as these are separate switches. Tell the breaker your exact body configuration and which door position the switch is for to get the right part.

For front door window switches the wheelbase generally does not affect fitment, as the front door design is consistent across SWB and LWB variants of the same generation. However, if you need a switch associated with a sliding side door, wheelbase can be relevant because door sizing and electrical setup may differ, so confirm this detail with the breaker when quoting for a sliding-door switch.

Window switches do not fundamentally differ based on trim level names like Startline, Trendline, or Highline within the same generation, as fitment is determined by the door position, body style, and generation rather than trim grade. That said, higher trims may have switches with additional functions built in, so you might receive a switch that looks slightly different cosmetically — this does not affect whether it fits the door but confirm the connector matches with the breaker. What matters is generation, door side (NS or OS), and body configuration, not the trim badge.

The 2007 van is a pre-facelift T5 and the 2013 is a post-facelift T5.1, and VW made changes to interior switchgear and connectors around the 2010 facelift point. There is a real chance the switches are not directly interchangeable, and you should ask the breaker to confirm against both registrations rather than assuming they will plug in and work. Providing your full registration to the breaker is the safest way to verify compatibility across this generation boundary.