Volkswagen Caddy Mk3 Sliding Door Left N/S Viper Green Metallic - R6T

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Volkswagen Caddy Mk3 Sliding Door Left N/S Viper Green Metallic - R6T is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. It is a practical solution for users who want to restore the factory functionality and aesthetics of the side body section of their third-generation Caddy, while maintaining the consistency of the Viper Green Metallic color.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2K5843107B-VGR
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2K5843107B
• Substitutable numbers: 2K5843107B, 2K5 843 107 B
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Viper Green Metallic - R6T
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment for Volkswagen Caddy Mk3

The presented left sliding door has been designed specifically for the Volkswagen Caddy Mk3 model, taking into account factory mounting points and rails. This ensures proper alignment with the body, which reduces the risk of leaks and closing issues. The positioning on the vehicle, defined as the left side, allows for precise selection of the component for a specific body configuration.

The original Volkswagen origin helps maintain compatibility with the vehicle's side profile, door opening geometry, and factory seals. This is particularly important for post-accident repairs, where the stability of the sliding door movement and the correct operation of the sliding mechanism are crucial.

Viper Green Metallic – R6T color and paint aspects

The door is finished in Viper Green Metallic – R6T, a distinctive metallic shade of green used in selected Volkswagen body configurations. Using the factory color allows, in many cases, to reduce or completely eliminate the need for a full repaint, which shortens repair time and reduces the costs of preparing the component.

When color matching, it is worth considering natural differences resulting from vehicle usage and any potential previous paint repairs. In practice, correction or polishing is often sufficient to achieve a visually consistent effect across the entire side plane of the body.

Functional characteristics of the left sliding door

The left sliding door in the Volkswagen Caddy Mk3 plays a key role in daily operation – both in passenger and commercial versions. They are responsible for convenient access to the passenger or cargo area, and their proper operation affects the comfort of using the vehicle in urban conditions and during frequent loading.

The main advantages of using original sliding doors include:

• maintaining the factory geometry and rigidity of the side body section,
• proper cooperation with existing rails and locks,
• better compatibility with seals and interior trim elements,
• easier adjustment after installation thanks to the mounting points provided by the manufacturer.

Used condition and economic benefits

The component comes from the secondary market, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original structural quality. Used sliding doors allow for reduced expenses compared to new components, while maintaining compliance with Volkswagen's factory standards.

Choosing an original, used body component is particularly beneficial for repairs of vehicles used intensively, where functionality, proper fitment, and compatibility with the existing body structure are more important than just the visual effect of a new part.

Volkswagen doors and door panels – expansion and modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body area in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as skins, outer panels, or additional structural components, check out the available parts in the Volkswagen doors and door panels category.

For users interested in a broader approach to vehicle repairs and optimizing the operating costs of the drivetrain, practical tips on selecting used OEM components may be useful – you can find them in the article Humming differential? Find out why a used OEM drive axle is a better investment than an uncertain replacement.