VW Volkswagen Golf Mk8 Rear Tailgate Seal Gasket Rubber 5H6827705B

The VW Volkswagen Golf Mk8 Rear Tailgate Seal Gasket Rubber is an original Volkswagen component designed for the rear body section. It ensures a tight seal between the tailgate and the bodywork, limiting the ingress of water, dust, and noise into the vehicle interior, which contributes to stable and predictable vehicle operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5H6827705B
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5H6827705B
• Substitutable numbers: 5H6827705B, 5H6 827 705 B
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Door Seals

Purpose and function of the tailgate seal

The presented seal belongs to the Door Seals category, although in this case, it operates in the area of the rear tailgate. Its task is to create a flexible, continuous barrier between the tailgate and the body frame, which helps to:

• limit the ingress of water and moisture into the luggage compartment,
• reduce the penetration of dust and dirt from the outside,
• reduce noise and vibrations transmitted from the body,
• stabilize the closing of the tailgate, improving user comfort.

Thanks to its fitment for the specific eighth-generation Golf model, the seal works in harmony with the factory body geometry, which promotes even pressure around the entire perimeter.

Original origin and fitment for Volkswagen

As a Volkswagen brand component, the tailgate seal has been designed to maintain factory sealing and acoustic parameters. This means that the rubber profile, cross-section, and routing along the tailgate perimeter are consistent with the solutions used in original equipment.

Such a fit reduces the risk of tension, twisting, or unnatural positioning of the seal, which in practice translates into stable adhesion to the metal panels and predictable behavior when opening and closing the tailgate.

Material characteristics and mounting area

The seal is made of flexible rubber material, adapted for operation in the rear part of the vehicle, where variable temperatures, moisture, and contact with road dirt occur. The design intended for installation in the rear body area allows for:

• maintaining proper elasticity during repeated opening and closing of the tailgate,
• compensating for minor deformations of the metal panels without losing the seal,
• limiting squeaking and rattling resulting from the movement of body components.

This solution is particularly important in modern designs, where acoustic comfort and trunk sealing have a direct impact on the perceived quality of the ride.

Condition of the component and service application

The offered seal is a used component, making it an attractive option for vehicle service when the existing seal is worn, deformed, or mechanically damaged. Replacing it with an original component from the same design group allows for restoring proper tailgate fitment and limiting common problems, such as window fogging from the trunk side or the appearance of moisture in the upholstery.

In practice, this is a solution particularly useful for post-accident repairs, rear body geometry corrections, or during long-term vehicle operation when the factory rubber loses its original properties.

Service expansion within Volkswagen seals

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the body opening area in your Volkswagen and need other components from the same group, such as front door seals, rear door seals, or pillar seals, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Door Seals category.

For a broader perspective on the importance of original components in maintaining the brand's character and driving quality, you can also read the article Audi and emotions in their purest form – how used parts help maintain the brand's DNA, which shows how properly selected elements influence the perception of the car in daily use.