VW Golf CD1 Rear Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Hinge Reflex Silver LA7W 5G6827301C

VW Golf CD1 Rear Boot Trunk Lid Tailgate Hinge Reflex Silver is an original body component designed for installation in the rear section of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory finish in the Reflex Silver Metallic - LA7W shade, it ensures a consistent look with the body paint and allows for a technically correct, aesthetic replacement of a damaged hinge. It is a practical solution for users looking for an original tailgate structural part on a reasonable budget.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5G6827301C-RES
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5G6827301C
• Substitutable numbers: 5G6827301C, 5G6 827 301 C
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W
• Category: Lift Supports, Latches, Hinges & Additional Parts

Purpose and function of the component

The presented hinge is designed for installation in the rear body zone, where it is responsible for the stable guidance and support of the tailgate. As a structural element, it works in conjunction with the gas struts, lock, and other mounting components, ensuring proper opening and closing of the boot lid without excessive play or stress.

Its original Volkswagen origin means that factory mounting points, geometry, and properly selected rigidity are maintained, which is important for both user comfort and the durability of the entire tailgate assembly.

Reflex Silver Metallic - LA7W color and visual aspects

The finish in Reflex Silver Metallic - LA7W allows for the installation of the hinge without the need for additional painting in vehicles with the same paint code. This reduces repair time and the risk of shade differences between the new component and the rest of the bodywork.

The silver metallic paint blends well with the VW Golf body lines, maintaining stylistic consistency and a proper visual appearance of the rear of the vehicle after repair or replacement of the component.

Benefits of using an original tailgate hinge

Using an original tailgate hinge offers a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of the factory tailgate mounting geometry,
• proper cooperation with gas struts and the lock,
• reduced risk of improper fitment or rubbing against body elements,
• easier installation due to compatibility with factory mounting points.

For users who want to keep their vehicle in a condition as close to factory as possible, choosing such a component is a technically sound and economically advantageous solution, especially for parts in the Gas springs, locks, hinges, and other parts category.

Use in repairs and upgrades

This type of hinge is suitable for both standard repairs after mechanical damage and for replacing worn-out tailgate mounting elements that may cause sagging, uneven closing, or improper guidance of the lid. Thanks to the correct color and fitment for the rear body section, the component is also suitable for work restoring the original appearance of the vehicle after a collision.

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 tailgate struts, locks, or additional mounts, check the available parts in the Gas springs, locks, hinges, and other Volkswagen parts category.

Why consider a used part

In the case of structural body components, choosing a used part often allows for a favorable compromise between cost and functionality. An original tailgate hinge from the secondary market retains factory specifications while allowing for reduced repair costs.

If you want to better plan your car's upgrade using second-hand components, it is worth checking the advice in the article Best used parts for tuning your car, which discusses a practical approach to selecting used sub-assemblies.

Additional information on when it pays to reach for secondary market elements and when it is better to choose new components is also provided in the material Car parts – new or used? We compare costs, quality, and durability, which can help in taking an informed approach to repairing the tailgate in your car.