Volkswagen VW Tiguan 5N Door Front Left N/S Side Door Pepper Grey - D7R

Listing details and visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

The offer applies to the bare door – without handle, window, lock, trims, or any other accessories.

There is an option to purchase a complete door for an additional fee of 80 GBP.

Volkswagen VW Tiguan 5N Door Front Left N/S Side Door Pepper Grey is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Pepper Grey Metallic - D7R color, it allows for a consistent, aesthetic repair without the need for a full repaint of the entire side of the car.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5N0831055B-PEG
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5N0831055B
• Substitutable numbers: 5N0831055B, 5N0 831 055 B
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Color: Pepper Grey Metallic - D7R
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

This presented component is dedicated to the first-generation Volkswagen Tiguan (5N designation) and serves as a complete base for rebuilding the front left door skin. Thanks to its original factory origin, the correct stamping lines, edge geometry, and characteristic contours are preserved, which facilitates achieving proper gaps between the door, fender, and pillar.

Its placement on the vehicle in the front zone, on the driver's side, makes this component significant for both passive safety and daily comfort. Properly selected doors ensure correct closing, proper seal performance, and stable mounting of internal equipment.

Pepper Grey Metallic - D7R color and paint benefits

The door is in the original Pepper Grey Metallic - D7R shade, which is crucial for post-accident repairs and spot paint corrections. In many cases, the factory metallic paint allows for limiting the scope of paintwork to blending adjacent elements instead of fully painting the entire side of the vehicle.

Such a solution:

• reduces the time required for body repair,
• lowers the costs of paint materials,
• makes it easier to maintain visual consistency with the remaining body panels.

Characteristics of the used component

The door comes from dismantling, which means these are original components from Volkswagen production, not aftermarket replacements. The used body part retains the factory sheet metal thickness, the correct layout of reinforcements, and mounting points for hinges and equipment, which translates into predictable behavior during installation.

In practice, this means:

• easier door alignment within the body frame,
• correct positioning of the lock and striker,
• better compatibility with original seals and trim strips.

Application in professional body repairs

The component from the Doors and door panels category is intended for both body and paint shops as well as individual users performing repairs on their own. The original front left door for the Tiguan 5N is suitable for:

• repairs after side collisions,
• removing corrosion effects around the lower door edge,
• replacing the component after parking damage.

Using a used, original door panel allows for maintaining the body structure in accordance with the manufacturer's design, which is important for subsequent adjustments of windows, locks, or seals.

Why choose used OEM doors

Compared to many aftermarket replacements, original doors from dismantling offer stable fitment to the bodywork and predictable behavior during installation. In practice, this translates into:

• less adjustment work required at the hinges and lock,
• better fitment with factory trim elements,
• preservation of the original structural rigidity around the door opening.

For many users and workshops, this is a reasonable compromise between repair cost and the quality of the final result, especially for cars used on a daily basis.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the side body zone in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as door skins, reinforcements, or external panels, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Doors and door panels category.

Additional information and support for your choice

When selecting used body parts, it is worth paying attention to the compatibility of the body version, model year, and equipment configuration so that the installation proceeds smoothly and without the need for additional modifications. In case of doubts regarding the choice between a used part and an aftermarket replacement, it may be helpful to read the guide on our blog: Repairing your car after an accident: why are used body parts a better choice than replacements?.

By choosing the presented front left door in Pepper Grey Metallic, you gain a solid base for repairing the body of your Volkswagen Tiguan 5N, while maintaining the vehicle's factory character and controlling the costs of the entire body and paint operation.