Volkswagen Passat wing mirror: generations, types and replacement
Which Volkswagen Passat mirror you need, how generations differ and what to check before you order.
Volkswagen Passat generations and mirror differences
| Generation | Years | Mirror notes |
|---|---|---|
| B6 | 2005-2010 | Older cars. Electric and heated mirrors are common, and some have memory with the driver's seat. |
| B7 | 2010-2014 | Updated styling and equipment. Not interchangeable with the B6. |
| B8 | 2014 onwards | Newer generation, with a facelift around 2019. Driver-assist options affect some mirrors. |
Year ranges are approximate and based on European sales. Check your registration and handbook for your car.
Which Volkswagen Passat mirror do you have?
Features depend on year, market and trim. Cars like yours may come with:
- Electric adjustment and heated glass on most cars
- Power folding on some trims
- Auto-dimming glass on some trims
- Memory function on some higher trims
- Blind spot warning on some newer cars
- Indicator repeater in the housing on many cars
Test your own car: does the mirror adjust electrically, fold, show an indicator, or clear mist with the rear screen heater on? Match those features when ordering.
Common Volkswagen Passat wing mirror problems
- Fold motor failing on cars with power folding
- Heated glass element stopping
- Mirror glass working loose
- Indicator faults on built-in repeaters
Tip for your Passat
Saloon and estate versions of the same generation often share mirrors, but confirm with your year and options.
Glass, cap or full unit?
If only the glass is cracked, glass alone is usually enough. A broken housing, a dead motor or a failed indicator usually means a full unit. See glass vs full unit and replacing a wing mirror.
Volkswagen Passat wing mirror FAQs
Does my Passat have memory mirrors?
Some higher trims link mirror position to the seat memory. If yours does, replace like for like.
Can I fit a B7 Passat mirror to a B8?
No. They are different generations with different housings and plugs.
Which side is the driver's side Volkswagen Passat wing mirror in Ireland?
The right-hand (offside) mirror. The left-hand (nearside) mirror is the passenger side.
Need help finding the right mirror?
Send us your registration number, which side (driver or passenger) and a photo of the back of the mirror, and we will point you to the correct part.