Volkswagen VW Caddy Sliding Door Rear Right O/S Side Door Reflex Silver - LA7W

Visual condition of the part

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

Volkswagen VW Caddy Right Rear Sliding Door Reflex Silver - LA7W is an original body part from the Doors and Door Panels category, designed for installation on the right rear side of the vehicle. This used side panel in Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W allows for a technically correct body repair without the need to paint the entire side of the car, while maintaining factory geometry and fit.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2K3843108-RES
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2K3843108
• Substitutable numbers: 2K3843108
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Intended Use and Fit for Volkswagen Caddy

The presented sliding side door has been specifically designed for Volkswagen Caddy models as a rear right-side body element. The original construction ensures proper wing guidance on the rails, correct closing, and compatibility with factory mounting points for accessories such as seals, locks, or trim strips.

By using the factory sheet metal profile, appropriate lateral body stiffness and correct alignment with adjacent body elements are maintained. This solution is particularly important for post-accident repairs where precise restoration of the vehicle's side line is crucial.

Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W Color and Repair Benefits

The door is in the factory color Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W, which facilitates matching with the existing body paint. In many cases, this allows for limiting the scope of painting work to minimal touch-ups or polishing, thus reducing repair time and cost.

The factory paint coating ensures the correct thickness of protective layers and compliance with the manufacturer's technology, which is important for corrosion resistance and maintaining the vehicle's aesthetics in the long term. This is a practical solution for body and paint shops as well as owners who want to restore their vehicle to a functional condition.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The part comes from dismantling, meaning it is a used component that retains the original structure and geometry of the Volkswagen body. Such components are often chosen as a sensible alternative to new panels, especially for operational or post-accident repairs where the combination of quality and cost control is key.

Used sliding side doors allow for:

• maintaining factory body creases and styling lines,
• limiting bodywork to the necessary minimum,
• seamless integration with existing Volkswagen Caddy body elements.

Installation and Operational Benefits

Original sliding side doors from the Doors and Door Panels category ensure the correct operation of the sliding mechanism and proper sealing of the cargo or passenger space. Thanks to factory dimensions, installation is predictable, without the need for bodywork modifications.

In practice, this means:

• easier adjustment of gaps between body elements,
• proper seal contact and reduced noise while driving,
• the possibility of using existing mounting points for additional equipment.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair of the Volkswagen's side body and also need other parts from the doors category, such as panels, skins, or additional wings for this model, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Doors and Door Panels category.

When selecting used body parts and other structural components, it is advisable to follow proven principles for assessing their technical condition and suitability for a specific car model. Practical tips in this regard can be found in the guide Second-hand differential – what you should know about used differentials, sensors, and drive systems, which discusses universal principles for safely purchasing parts from the secondary market.