Volkswagen VW Golf Mk5 Bumper Rear Trim Panel Cover Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W

Visual condition of the part

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

Volkswagen VW Golf Mk5 Bumper Rear Trim Panel Cover Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. The Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W paint finish helps maintain color consistency of the bodywork and reduces the scope of paintwork required after repairs. This used component is a sensible choice for professional post-accident repairs or aesthetic restoration of the vehicle's rear zone.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1K6807417-RES
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1K6807417
• Substitutable numbers: 1K6807417, 1K6 807 417
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and fitment for Volkswagen Golf Mk5

The presented rear bumper has been designed specifically for the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 body structure, maintaining factory mounting points and geometry. As a result, proper installation ensures correct alignment with the tailgate, wheel arches, and other rear body components, without the need for modifications or forced fitting.

Its placement in the rear area of the vehicle provides protection for the body's load-bearing structure against minor impacts and influences proper airflow around the car. Using an original bumper helps maintain compliance with the model's factory styling line and facilitates future vehicle resale.

Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W color and paint aspects

The factory color Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W is a popular metallic silver shade used in many fifth-generation Golf models. Choosing a bumper in this color often allows for limiting work to local paint touch-ups or simple polishing, rather than full repainting of the component from scratch. This represents real savings in time and costs while maintaining a consistent body appearance.

The metallic paint coating works well with factory Volkswagen paints, which facilitates shade matching in professional paint shops. For body and paint workshops, this means a faster process of preparing the car for delivery to the customer, and for the user – an aesthetic, uniform final effect.

Characteristics of the used component

As an aftermarket element, the rear bumper for the Golf Mk5 is a practical solution for repairs where the cost-to-effect ratio is key. A used component allows for maintaining the original structure and shape of the body while reducing expenses compared to a new part. This is particularly important in post-accident repairs where several elements are replaced simultaneously.

The original origin of the bumper promotes proper installation using factory mounting points. For the workshop, this means predictable working time, and for the vehicle owner – stable seating of the component and no issues with body line alignment.

Application in body repairs and installation benefits

The rear bumper is one of the key body components responsible for absorbing energy during minor parking collisions and protecting the rear of the vehicle. Replacing a damaged bumper with an original element from the same model generation allows for restoring the correct appearance and functionality of the vehicle's rear zone without interfering with the load-bearing structure.

In workshop practice, using an original bumper translates into:

• easier fitting to existing reinforcements and brackets,
• consistent gaps between body elements,
• preservation of the factory styling line of the Golf Mk5.

Complementary Volkswagen Bumpers and reinforcements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body zone in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as additional reinforcements, beams, or other bumpers, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Bumpers and reinforcements category.

Support for the circular economy

Choosing a used bumper is not only a financial saving but also a real contribution to reducing the consumption of raw materials and energy needed to produce new components. Reusing functional body elements aligns with the principles of the circular economy, reducing the amount of automotive waste.

If you want to better understand how conscious selection of used parts affects the environment and your household budget, it is worth reading the article Circular economy in your garage – how choosing used parts from dismantling really supports environmental protection and your wallet?.