VW Touran 1T Door Moulding Strip Front Right O/S Night Blue - H5X 1T0853516G

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. VW Touran 1T Door Moulding Strip Front Right O/S Night Blue - H5X is an original body component from the Protective and decorative strips group, designed for installation on the front right door. Thanks to the factory paint in the Night Blue Metallic – H5X shade, it ensures a consistent look with the rest of the bodywork and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct vehicle repair.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1T0853516G-NBL
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1T0853516G
• Substitutable numbers: 1T0853516G, 1T0 853 516 G
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Door
• Color: Night Blue Metallic - H5X
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the component

The described moulding is dedicated to the right side of the front body section of the first-generation VW Touran, where it serves a protective and decorative function. It protects the door surface against minor mechanical damage, such as parking scratches or door dings from other vehicles, while simultaneously streamlining the side line of the body, maintaining the car's factory character. The placement on the vehicle is precisely defined as front – right, which facilitates the selection of the correct component during post-accident repairs or when replacing worn-out parts. This helps you avoid issues with fitment and the need for installation modifications.

Color and visual fit

The moulding is factory-painted in Night Blue Metallic – H5X, characteristic of many VW Touran 1T units. This means that with proper installation, it is possible to achieve a consistent visual effect without the need for additional painting, provided that the other body elements have retained the same paint code. The metallic structure of the paint ensures uniform light reflection and blends well with the side line of the body. For users who emphasize maintaining the original appearance of the vehicle, using such a moulding is a practical solution that allows for restoring the factory look without compromises.

Original origin and identification parameters

The component comes from the Volkswagen range, which means compliance with the vehicle manufacturer's factory quality standards. The original origin translates into proper fitment with the door skin, correct body line alignment, and compatibility with factory mounting points. The moulding has an assigned OEM part number and interchangeable numbers, which facilitates verifying compatibility with a specific equipment version and the car's model year in the manufacturer's catalogs or during consultation with a service center. This allows you to precisely confirm that the selected component matches the configuration of a specific VW Touran 1T unit.

Application in body repairs and restoration

Due to its purpose, the moulding works well both for post-accident repairs and for replacing worn-out parts. Installing an original moulding on the front right door allows you to restore the correct geometry of the side line and reduce the risk of further paint damage in this area. Choosing a used body component is often a reasonable compromise between cost and maintaining factory quality. If you want to better understand when used body parts are a beneficial solution compared to aftermarket replacements, it is worth reading the guide on selecting used body parts for post-accident repairs.

Support with selection and additional information

When choosing a door moulding, it is important to pay attention to color compatibility, the side of installation, and the body generation. In case of doubt, it is worth comparing the paint codes and identification parameters with the vehicle documentation or consulting a professional service center to avoid purchasing the wrong component. 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 covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Volkswagen protective and decorative strips category. Although the described moulding is not a fuel system component, during broader service work on the vehicle, you can also benefit from practical tips regarding the safe selection of used mechanical components, available in the article on fuel dosing problems and purchasing used fuel system components.