Volkswagen Golf CD1 Axle Undertray Trim Panel Tray Cover Rear Centre 5WA501713

The Volkswagen Golf CD1 Rear Center Underbody Shield is an original body part designed for installation in the rear section of the underbody, specifically for Volkswagen Golf models. This factory-made shield ensures organized airflow under the vehicle while also providing an additional protective barrier for critical suspension and floor components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5WA501713
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5WA501713
• Substitutable numbers: 5WA501713, 5WA 501 713
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Splash Guards & Mud Flaps

Purpose and Function of the Underbody Shield

The described rear center underbody shield operates in an area exposed to water, mud, road salt, and small stones. Its purpose is to:

• limit direct impact of contaminants on underbody components,
• stabilize airflow under the car,
• reduce the risk of accelerated corrosion in the rear section of the structure,
• protect components located in the central area of the rear underbody.

Thanks to its factory fit, the shield works with existing mounting points, ensuring a secure installation and predictable behavior while driving.

Construction and Fit for Volkswagen Golf

The original design prepared by Volkswagen guarantees dimensional accuracy with the factory underbody layout in the Golf CD1 model. The element is profiled to:

• precisely adhere to the rear floor section,
• not interfere with the suspension or other shields,
• allow service access to selected components after removal.

This precise fit minimizes unwanted vibrations and reduces the risk of noise caused by mounting play.

Installation and Operational Characteristics

The shield is intended for installation in the rear part of the vehicle, in the central underbody area. The design conceived by the manufacturer allows for the use of factory mounting points, which facilitates the work of a workshop or an individual servicing the car.

As an element from the Mud Flaps category, this shield contributes to the system of protecting the lower part of the body from dirt thrown up by the wheels. When properly installed, it helps reduce water and mud spray in the rear area, promoting better underbody condition in the long term.

Product Condition and Service Application

The offered underbody shield is a used part, making it an attractive solution for post-accident repairs, replacing missing shields, or restoring underbody completeness in vehicles operated in harsher conditions. Choosing an original used component allows for maintaining factory geometry and mounting method, while also reducing costs compared to new parts.

This solution is particularly beneficial when the priority is to restore proper protection to the rear underbody and maintain consistency with other shields and body elements.

Expanding Underbody Protection in Volkswagen Golf

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the underbody area in your Volkswagen and need other parts from the same group, such as additional shields, protective panels, or elements protecting the lower body, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Mud Flaps category.

If you are simultaneously considering improving the ergonomics and aesthetics of the cabin, you can find inspiration for using used interior components in the article Car Interior Tuning with Global Parts, which discusses the practical application of second-hand seats and steering wheels.