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How much is a used Volkswagen Passat door assembly?

Asking prices from 295 salvage yards in 32 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 16, 2026
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Part overview

About the Volkswagen Passat door assembly

What the door assembly does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used door assembly price guide →

Also known asFront DoorDoor Shell
Price summary

A used Volkswagen Passat door assembly costs $100 to $1,960, with a median asking price of $418. Based on 783 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2022 (10 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Volkswagen Passat door assembly price snapshot

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Low
$100
Average
$507
High
$1,960
1,003 listings observed · 783 priced13d ago· How we price·

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Where the Volkswagen Passat door assembly is listed

We found priced Volkswagen Passat door assembly listings at 295 salvage yards across 32 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 117 listings (15% of the total) from 26 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $260, while Texas yards ask $650, 150% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Illinois11726$330-21%
Texas11330$650+56%
Florida11234$406-3%
California8128$625+50%
Indiana5922$260-38%
Michigan5027$454+9%
Wisconsin4419$300-28%
Missouri3311$375-10%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $418 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Volkswagen Passat door assembly replacement cost?

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Used part
$418
Volkswagen Passat median asking price
Labor
$240–$750
2.5–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$660–$1,170
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for door assembly replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and interior trim transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2022)

RH48 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$875$300 – $1,227
LH45 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$800$450 – $1,337

Model-year comparison

What does a Volkswagen Passat door assembly cost by year?

$212$417$623$829$1,03420152016201720182019202020212022
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Volkswagen Passat door assembly cost?

Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Passat door assembly are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, LH, lists at a $800 median, while RH commands $875, a 9% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $235, while 2020 tops the table at $985. Parts from 2013–2015 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Passat sits 43% below the Mercedes C Class ($735), 43% below the Ford Explorer ($735), and 2% below the Hyundai Elantra ($425) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used door assembly: what to check

  1. Inspect bottom pinch welds for hidden rust: Check the lower inner door seam for bubbling paint, cracked seam sealer, or clogged drain holes that trap water.
  2. Confirm harness connector pin count: Verify the main pillar door plug matches your vehicle harness to support power folding mirrors, memory seats, and speaker channels.
  3. Verify glass tint color and motor operation: Test that the power window glides smoothly and that the factory glass tint matches your vehicle's remaining windows.
  4. Check hinge pin slop and check-strap mounts: Lift up on the rear door edge to detect worn hinge pins or cracked sheet metal around the check-strap anchor.
  5. Transfer original door lock cylinders: Swap over your original key tumbler during installation to retain physical key access during dead-battery emergencies.

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How much is a used door assembly for a Volkswagen Passat?

The median asking price is $418 across 783 priced listings from 295 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $235.

How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Passat door assembly?

Using a used part, a Volkswagen Passat door assembly replacement typically runs $660–$1,170 all-in: the median used door assembly for this model lists at $418, and independent-shop labor for door assembly replacement typically takes 2.5–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($240–$750). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and interior trim transfer. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Volkswagen Passat model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Volkswagen Passat door assembly years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Passat door assembly fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Volkswagen Passat Door Assembly Cost — From $100 to $1,960