Volkswagen New Beetle Tailgate Boot Rear Third Brake Light Stop Lamp 1C0945097E

The Volkswagen New Beetle Tailgate Boot Rear Third Brake Light Stop Lamp is an original component from the Main and center brake lights group, designed for installation in the rear of the vehicle. It provides clear braking signaling at eye level for drivers behind, improving safety and the visibility of light signals. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore full functionality to the lighting system in their New Beetle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1C0945097E
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1C0945097E
• Substitutable numbers: 1C0945097E, 1C0 945 097 E
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Centre & Third Brake Light Assemblies

Application and function in the vehicle

The offered brake lamp is mounted in the rear part of the tailgate, in the upper zone above the bumper. As an additional, center brake light, it increases the vehicle's visibility during deceleration, especially in heavy city traffic and when driving in a column. A properly functioning third brake light is an essential element of the lighting system, affecting passive safety and compliance with homologation requirements.

Original origin and fitment

The lamp comes from the Volkswagen range, which means factory-perfect fitment to the New Beetle body without the need for modifications. The original housing geometry and the correct beam angle allow for precise seating in the tailgate and maintain a tight seal with the bodywork. This helps you avoid problems with leaks, bodywork stress, or incorrect light distribution, which are typical of low-quality replacements.

Technical characteristics and installation

The element has been designed as an integral part of the vehicle's rear lighting zone. Its placement on the rear of the vehicle ensures good visibility of the braking signal for both passenger cars and vehicles with higher profiles. The lamp design allows for installation in the factory location, using existing mounting points and the vehicle's electrical wiring.

The product is offered as a used original component, which in practice means maintaining factory fitment parameters at a more favorable cost compared to a new part. This is a sensible solution for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged lens, or restoring full efficiency to the lighting system in an older New Beetle.

Benefits of using an original brake lamp

Using a factory third brake light in a Volkswagen New Beetle allows you to:

• maintain a consistent look for the rear of the body thanks to the correct shape and housing fitment,
• preserve proper light distribution and a clear braking signal for vehicles behind,
• reduce the risk of installation errors due to compatibility with factory mounting points,
• maintain compliance with vehicle lighting regulations.

For users who want to consciously choose a lighting element for their car, compliance with the OEM number and interchangeable numbers is particularly important – this allows you to avoid compatibility and fitment issues.

How to choose the right lamp and other lighting elements

When selecting a rear brake light for a New Beetle, it is worth verifying compatibility by the OEM number and comparing the shape and mounting method with the currently installed element. It may also be helpful to check the vehicle's equipment configuration by VIN number to ensure that the selected lamp corresponds to the body version and production year. If you want to go through the process of verifying part compatibility by OEM number and VIN step-by-step, use our practical guide: Guide: how to choose the right car part by VIN and OEM number.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting zone in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as additional brake lamps, center lighting modules, or rear light assemblies, check the available parts in the Main and center brake lights Volkswagen category.