Volkswagen Passat B7 Wing Mirror Left N/S Night Blue Metallic - H5X 3AB857507K

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Volkswagen Passat B7 Wing Mirror Left N/S Night Blue Metallic - H5X is an original body component designed for precise installation on the driver's side. Thanks to its factory finish in Night Blue Metallic – H5X, it ensures a consistent look with the vehicle's paintwork and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct replacement of a damaged mirror. This used component from the Wing Mirrors category is a sensible choice for accident repairs and maintenance of the Passat B7.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-3AB857507K-NBL
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3AB857507K
• Substitutable numbers: 3AB857507K, 3AB 857 507 K
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Color: Night Blue Metallic - H5X
• Category: Mirror Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for Volkswagen Passat B7

The presented mirror has been designed as a component mounted on the left side of the vehicle, which is crucial for maintaining the driver's correct field of vision. The construction corresponds to the factory solutions used in the Volkswagen Passat B7, ensuring that the proper viewing angles, mounting geometry, and ergonomics are maintained.

Its original Volkswagen origin promotes proper fitment with doors, seals, and trim, reducing the risk of unwanted vibrations or wind noise while driving. This is particularly important during body repairs, where both safety and acoustic comfort are essential.

Night Blue Metallic – H5X color and aesthetic values

The Night Blue Metallic – H5X paint is a characteristic dark blue metallic shade used in Volkswagen models, which effectively masks minor dirt and highlights the body lines. Using a mirror in the same paint code often allows you to avoid additional painting, which shortens repair time and reduces service costs.

The metallic finish ensures consistency with the vehicle's factory paint, and the properly selected coating structure promotes even light reflection. As a result, replacing a damaged mirror with this component does not disrupt the visual continuity of the car's side surface.

Safety function and driving comfort

Wing mirrors play a key role in monitoring the vehicle's surroundings, especially in city traffic and on highways. The left mirror in the Passat B7 is responsible for observing the adjacent lane, blind spots, and the situation behind the vehicle when changing lanes and overtaking.

• stable mounting that limits image vibration at higher speeds,
• properly selected mirror geometry for a clear field of vision,
• maintenance of the factory body line on the driver's side.

Thanks to this, replacing a damaged component with an original mirror from the same production series helps maintain predictable vehicle behavior in traffic and daily driving comfort.

Use of used parts and service aspects

A used wing mirror for the Passat B7 is a practical solution for accident repairs when a reasonable cost relative to the vehicle's value is important. Choosing an original component from dismantling allows you to maintain factory mounting specifications while reducing expenses compared to a new part.

A component of this type works well both in body and paint shops and in independent service centers, where assembly repeatability and the ability to perform quick replacements without additional mounting modifications are important. It is also a beneficial option for users who service their own cars and are looking for parts with proven compatibility.

Repair expansion – Volkswagen Wing Mirrors

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area of your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as mirror housings, mirror glass, or complete sets with arms, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Wing Mirrors category.

More about the use of used parts

If you are interested in a broader context of using second-hand components in VAG group cars and want to better understand how to combine savings with maintaining high quality, check out the article Audi with second-hand parts – tuning and repairs without losing quality, which describes a practical approach to selecting used subassemblies.