Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5 5Dr Front Seat Backrest Left N/S Leather Anthracite

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5 5Dr Front Seat Backrest Left N/S Leather Anthracite is an original component from the Seats and benches category, designed for installation on the front left side of the interior. The leather finish in an anthracite shade maintains a consistent, sporty character of the cabin while providing a solid base for repairing or upgrading the driver's seat in a Golf GTI Mk5.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1K4881805GE
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1K4881805GE
• Substitutable numbers: 1K4881805GE, 1K4 881 805 GE
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and compatibility with Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5

The presented backrest has been designed specifically for the fifth-generation GTI version of the Golf with a five-door body. The structure is prepared for use in the front left seat position, which allows for a technically correct replacement of a damaged or worn backrest without interfering with the seat geometry or rails.

The backrest is an OEM component, ensuring that the correct mounting points, body shape, and side profile characteristic of GTI sports seats are maintained. This allows for precise fitting with other seat components and interior upholstery.

Material, color, and finish characteristics

The upholstery is made of genuine leather, which provides a pleasant-to-touch, durable, and easy-to-maintain material. The leather finish withstands the intensive use typical of sports cars well and, with proper maintenance, retains an aesthetic appearance for a long time.

The color, defined as black/anthracite, allows for harmonious matching with the factory interior of the Golf GTI Mk5. This shade blends well with both the dark cockpit plastics and other upholstery elements, making it easy to maintain a consistent, subdued, and simultaneously dynamic cabin look.

Function in the seat system and benefits of replacement

The backrest is a key structural element of the seat – it is responsible for proper back support and stabilizing the driver's posture. Replacing a worn or damaged backrest with an original GTI version component allows you to:

• restore proper seating ergonomics and comfort during longer journeys,
• preserve the sporty seat profile characteristic of the GTI,
• maintain the factory look of the interior without stylistic compromises,
• minimize the risk of improper installation typical of replacements with different geometry.

For users upgrading a standard Golf interior to GTI specifications, such a backrest serves as a practical base for building a sportier cabin while retaining original design solutions.

Condition, application, and assembly aspects

The item comes from the secondary market, making it an attractive cost-effective solution while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. The backrest can be used both for post-collision repairs and for gradual interior renovation when existing elements show signs of wear.

Due to its factory origin, installation is based on the original seat mounting points. In practice, this means the component can be transferred to the existing seat frame while maintaining the geometry intended by the manufacturer and compatibility with other seat parts.

Interior expansion and additional resources

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seat cushions, or complete seat modules, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Seats and benches category.

When planning a more advanced cabin upgrade, it is worth using practical advice on selecting used interior elements. Detailed tips on choosing seats, steering wheels, and multimedia from the secondary market can be found in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, which discusses issues of compatibility, installation, and the cost-effectiveness of such modifications.