Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan Fuel Filler Flap Cover Cap Monsoon Grey - X7R

The VW Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan Fuel Filler Flap Cranberry Red A3R is an original fuel filler flap designed for Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan models, ensuring a factory fit and consistent body appearance. As a component from the Fuel Filler Flaps and Accessories group, it serves as an important part for securing the fuel filler neck and aesthetically completing the vehicle's side line. A used OEM part is a sensible choice for post-accident repairs, bodywork and paint corrections, and restoring the car to its original specifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 510809909-MOG
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 510809909
• Substitutable numbers: 510809909, 510 809 909
• Color: Monsoon Grey Metallic - X7R
• Category: Fuel Flaps & Components

Purpose and Technical Function

The fuel filler flap on the Golf Sportsvan is responsible for protecting the fuel filler neck from dirt, moisture, and mechanical damage. The original design ensures:

• correct fitment with the bodywork without the need for modifications,
• proper hinge geometry and flap opening range,
• stable closure in the resting position. This ensures the flap operates correctly during daily use, and the fuel filler area remains properly protected.

Color and Paint Matching

The part is factory finished in the shade Monsoon Grey Metallic - X7R, allowing for precise matching with bodywork in the same paint code. For body shops and users, this means the ability to:

• limit the scope of painting to a minimum or omit it entirely (if the color matches),
• maintain a uniform structure and gloss of the paint coating,
• speed up the vehicle's visual repair process. Selecting a flap in the correct color is particularly important for spot repairs where visual consistency with adjacent body panels is crucial.

Original Volkswagen Part – Benefits of Use

The fuel filler flap for the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, as an OEM part, ensures compliance with the manufacturer's factory standards. In practice, this means:

• maintaining original panel gaps and body lines,
• compatibility with the factory opening and closing mechanism,
• certainty regarding the base material and manufacturing technology. Choosing a used OEM part is cost-effective while allowing you to maintain the vehicle in a configuration close to its original state, without the risks typical of aftermarket parts of uncertain origin.

Application in Repairs and Modifications

This fuel filler flap is particularly suitable for situations such as:

• repairs after minor collisions in the rear fender area,
• replacing a damaged or scratched flap without altering the body structure,
• restoring the vehicle to a factory-like condition after previous modifications. By maintaining the original mounting geometry, installation is predictable, and the risk of problems with closing or uneven gaps is minimized.

Volkswagen Fuel Filler Flaps – Selection and Repair Extension

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the fuel filler area on your Volkswagen and need other parts from the same group, such as additional flaps, covers, or accessory mounting elements, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Fuel Filler Flaps and Accessories category.

Technical Support and Fuel System Knowledge

When working in the fuel filler area, it is advisable to consider the overall condition of the fuel system to avoid future operational problems. Practical information on diagnostics, component selection by part numbers, and operating principles can be found in the article “Fuel System – Injectors, Pumps, and Fuel Tank: Maintenance and Repair”, which helps to organize service knowledge and facilitates repair planning.