Volkswagen Passat B6 Rear Seat Centre Armrest Leather Soul Black 3C0885081F

Volkswagen Passat B6 Rear Seat Centre Armrest Leather Soul Black is an original Volkswagen interior component designed for installation in the rear cabin area. The Soul Black leather finish ensures stylistic consistency with the factory interior and serves as a practical addition to the rear bench seat.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3C0885081F
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3C0885081F
• Substitutable numbers: 3C0885081F, 3C0 885 081 F
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented armrest is designed as a central element of the rear bench seat, mounted in the middle section of the backrest. Its purpose is to improve the ergonomics for rear passengers, provide comfortable forearm support, and organize the space in the second row of seats.

Its placement in the rear cabin zone directly impacts travel comfort on long journeys while helping to maintain the consistent, factory-original interior look characteristic of the Passat B6.

Construction and finish

The armrest belongs to the category of Trims, decorative strips, and moldings, meaning it serves both functional and aesthetic purposes. The leather covering in the Soul Black shade has been selected to harmonize with original Volkswagen upholstery without any visual differences in tone.

The manufacturer's design ensures stable mounting in the rear seat backrest and appropriate rigidity during use. As a result, the armrest retains its shape, does not sag excessively, and withstands typical loads resulting from daily operation.

Benefits of using an original component

Using an original rear centre armrest in a Passat B6 allows you to:

• maintain a consistent interior look in accordance with Volkswagen's factory specifications,
• ensure a proper fit to the rear seat backrest without modifications,
• reduce the risk of improper installation typical of aftermarket replacements,
• increase the comfort of passengers in the second row of seats.

This used condition item is a sensible choice for drivers who want to restore the functionality and aesthetics of their interior while controlling repair or upgrade costs.

Condition, fitment, and installation

The armrest comes from vehicle dismantling and is offered as a used part, which in practice means a favorable price-to-quality ratio while maintaining the original Volkswagen construction. Thanks to its factory origin, the correct mounting points and geometry matched to the Passat B6 rear seat are preserved.

When replacing, it is recommended to install it in place of the factory element using the original mounting points. This approach minimizes labor time and avoids interference with the backrest structure, which is particularly important in vehicles equipped with safety systems integrated into the rear seat.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear interior zone in your Volkswagen and need other components from the same group, such as trims, decorative strips, or decorative panels, check the available parts in the Volkswagen trims, decorative strips, and moldings category.

For drivers interested in the broader context of choosing original used components instead of regeneration, the discussion on the example of drivetrain systems may be useful – more information can be found in the article Manual transmission failures in cars – why is an original used part a more sensible choice than regeneration?.