Volkswagen VW Golf Mk5 Bumper Rear Trim Panel Cover United Grey Metallic - LA7T

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 United Grey Metallic is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements group, designed for installation in the fifth generation Volkswagen Golf. The bumper in the elegant United Grey Metallic shade allows for an aesthetic and technically correct repair of the vehicle's rear section, while maintaining the factory body lines and paint color consistency.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1K6807417-UGR
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1K6807417
• Substitutable numbers: 1K6807417
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: United Grey Metallic - A7T
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Technical characteristics and fitment

The presented bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group and is factory-designed for the specific body geometry of the Volkswagen Golf Mk5. The rear vehicle placement ensures proper body line alignment and correct positioning relative to the trunk lid, lights, and mounting elements.

The United Grey Metallic - LA7T shade is a popular metallic color used in original Volkswagen paints, which facilitates visual matching to the vehicle's existing paintwork. The metallic structure of the coating promotes even light reflection, allowing the repaired body area to maintain a consistent appearance with the remaining panels.

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The rear bumper on the Golf Mk5 performs several key structural and functional roles:

• shapes the rear body zone, ensuring proper aerodynamics and visual stability of the vehicle,
• serves as an external cover for reinforcement elements and mounts,
• enables correct seating of additional components, such as sensors or decorative trim – depending on the specific vehicle configuration,
• protects the rear bodywork against minor operational damage.

Thanks to the factory design, the bumper maintains proper mounting gaps and fitment with adjacent panels, which is important for both aesthetics and subsequent service maintenance.

United Grey Metallic color – practical advantages

The United Grey Metallic - LA7T color is a subdued metallic grey that effectively masks typical operational dirt and minor signs of use. The metallic paint structure promotes an even distribution of light reflections, which visually "smooths" the bumper surface.

In practice, this means:

• easier maintenance of the vehicle's aesthetic appearance on a daily basis,
• color consistency with the factory body paint in the same color code,
• greater tolerance for slight shade differences during any potential paintwork.

Component condition and use in repairs

The offered bumper is a used component, which in practice represents a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original geometry and build quality typical of Volkswagen parts. This type of component is particularly suitable for post-accident repairs, visual body corrections, and restoring the vehicle to a near-factory state without the need to invest in a new part.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard verification regarding fitment for the specific vehicle equipment version and to assess any potential need for preparatory or paint work, depending on the user's aesthetic requirements.

Support in part selection and additional information

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 reinforcements, beams, or additional covers, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Bumpers and reinforcements category.

For an informed choice between original parts, replacements, and aftermarket components, it is worth consulting our guide, which discusses the differences in costs, quality, and fitment based on manufacturer markings – a detailed comparison can be found in the article Original, replacement, or used – which car parts are the most cost-effective?.