Volkswagen VW Caddy Sliding Door Rear Right O/S Side Door Lava Red - L3U

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Volkswagen VW Caddy Sliding Door Rear Right O/S Side Door Lava Red is an original body component from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory-standard manufacturing and Lavarot Lava Red Metallic paint finish, it ensures a consistent look with the rest of the body panels and facilitates precise post-accident or service repairs.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2K3843108A-LAV
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2K3843108A
• Substitutable numbers: 2K3843108A, 2K3 843 108 A
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Color: Lavarot Lava Red Metallic - L3U
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and fitment

The presented sliding side door is designed for installation on the rear right side of the Volkswagen Caddy body. The construction matches factory dimensions and mounting points, which allows for maintaining proper body geometry, correct operation of the sliding mechanism, and proper sealing of the door opening.

The component comes from the line of original Volkswagen parts, which helps maintain the uniform body structure of the vehicle and minimizes the risk of issues with the fitment of guides, locks, or seals during installation.

Color and paint layer

The door is finished in Lavarot Lava Red Metallic (L3U), a characteristic metallic shade of red used in Volkswagen models. This choice of paint allows in many cases to limit the scope of paintwork to potential touch-ups only, which shortens repair time and reduces its cost.

The metallic paint coating ensures visual consistency with other body panels in the same color, while also making it easier for the painter to blend the color with adjacent elements if necessary.

Operational characteristics and installation

The door comes from the used body parts segment, which is a beneficial solution for post-accident repairs, fleet service, or economical vehicle restoration. Choosing an original, used part allows you to maintain factory geometry and construction while reducing costs compared to new body panels.

The placement on the vehicle in the rear right body zone means that the component works with the factory guides, lock, and seal characteristic of the Caddy sliding door. With proper installation, it is possible to achieve correct operation of the sliding mechanism, proper closing, and adequate tightness against the wheel arch and pillars.

Practical application and benefits

The use of an original sliding door in Lavarot Lava Red Metallic is particularly beneficial in situations where only the side panel has been damaged and the rest of the body elements remain in good condition. This allows for:

• reducing the scope of disassembly and bodywork,
• maintaining a consistent body line and factory gaps between panels,
• reducing the amount of paint materials needed for the repair.

For body and paint shops as well as individual users, this means a more predictable repair process and easier maintenance of the vehicle's value thanks to the use of an original body component.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as door panels, skins, or complete door wings, check out the available parts in the Volkswagen Doors and door panels category.

Economic and environmental aspect

Choosing used body components, such as the rear right sliding door for a Volkswagen Caddy, is a solution that is beneficial not only financially but also from the point of view of sustainable vehicle operation. Reusing functional components reduces the demand for new materials and decreases the amount of waste generated during body repairs.

If you want to better understand how the use of used body and mechanical parts affects the environment and car maintenance costs, it is worth reading the article Circular economy in your garage – how choosing used parts from dismantling really supports environmental protection and your wallet?, which discusses the practical benefits of this approach in more detail.