I'm looking for a replacement tailgate and essentially found what I think is the petrol version of my diesel. eBay reckons it's not a match...possibly because one is a diesel and the other petrol, but the body should be the same?!?...or is it to do with electrics / fittings? Any thoughts greatly appreciated.

 

Scott  

My car for comparison...

Yes, of course it's the same, how would a dumb website know if there's any difference.

Its not the same.

 

Different colour and no rusting.

 

Yet! 😆

Same tailgate for both models be prepared to fut your rear wiper to this tailgate sometimes the lock is also removed

On 29/09/2022 at 13:40, J.R. said:

Its not the same.

 

Different colour and no rusting.

 

Yet! 😆

 

🤣 Yeah I couldn't find a red one so was intended to re-paint. But yeah, need another because of rust. Had considered repairing but it's rusted right through.

 

On 29/09/2022 at 12:29, sepulchrave said:

Yes, of course it's the same, how would a dumb website know if there's any difference.

 

What about this one? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155077301601 At least this one is the right colour.

On 29/09/2022 at 15:25, Murdockman said:

Same tailgate for both models be prepared to fut your rear wiper to this tailgate sometimes the lock is also removed

 

👍

Hi 

 

I had a bump in the snow and needed to replace my tailgate

 

i have a 1.6 tdi and ended up using one from a 1.2 htp

 

No difference except the logo placement, I would recommend waiting for one to pop up on eBay or from someone breaking a fabia. one less job for when you decide to change the logo and model type badge 😂 especially when you’ve had your fight with the rear whiper.
 

I’d also avoid buying just the shell and make sure the wiring harness is included, it usually is. 
 

I ended up doing what the cool kids do, and not replacing the rear whiper but buying the kit from killallwhipers, well worth it 

 

let us know how you get on

Edited 4 October, 20223 yr by Cozza89