{"product_id":"volkswagen-golf-mk1-glove-box-latch","title":"Volkswagen Golf MK1 glove box latch","description":"\u003c!-- O43D · Shopify Product Description · VW Golf MK1 Glove Box Latch --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .o43d, .o43d * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .o43d {\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    max-width: 720px;\n  }\n  .o43d-lead {\n    font-size: 15px;\n    color: #2d2d2d;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    margin-bottom: 24px;\n    padding-bottom: 24px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\n  }\n  .o43d-pills {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 8px;\n    margin-bottom: 28px;\n  }\n  .o43d-pill {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 7px;\n    background: #f4f4f2;\n    border: 1px solid #ddd;\n    padding: 6px 13px;\n    font-size: 12px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    letter-spacing: 0.02em;\n  }\n  .o43d-pill-dot {\n    width: 5px;\n    height: 5px;\n    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  font-size: 14px;\n    color: #555;\n    line-height: 1.65;\n  }\n  .o43d-footer {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 10px;\n    padding-top: 20px;\n    border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a;\n  }\n  .o43d-footer-brand {\n    font-size: 12px;\n    color: #888;\n  }\n  .o43d-footer-brand strong { color: #1a1a1a; }\n  .o43d-footer-made {\n    font-size: 11px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.08em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    background: #1a1a1a;\n    color: #fff;\n    padding: 5px 12px;\n  }\n  @media (max-width: 520px) {\n    .o43d-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .o43d-specs { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\n    .o43d-partno-body { flex-direction: column; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-lead\"\u003eDirect replacement for the VW Golf MK1 glove box latch. Reproduced from the original geometry for a precise OEM-style fit with no modifications required. 3D printed from PETG and heat-tested to withstand up to 100°C — stronger than the aged factory plastic it replaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGolf MK1 \/ Rabbit fitment\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOEM-style fit\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e3D printed PETG\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHeat tested to 100°C\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo modifications required\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMade in Slovenia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-feat-num\"\u003e01 — FIT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-title\"\u003ePrecise OEM fitment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-desc\"\u003eGeometry is taken from the original part. Clips directly into the factory housing — no cutting, trimming or modification required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-feat-num\"\u003e02 — MATERIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-title\"\u003ePETG construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-desc\"\u003e3D printed from PETG for a reinforced structure that outlasts aged OEM plastic. Tested and verified to withstand up to 100°C without deformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-feat-num\"\u003e03 — INSTALL\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-title\"\u003eDrop-in replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-desc\"\u003eSnaps into the existing glove box housing exactly as the original. No tools, adhesives or modifications needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-feat-num\"\u003e04 — AVAILABILITY\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-title\"\u003eDiscontinued OEM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-desc\"\u003eThe original latch is long out of production. This PETG reproduction is the direct solution for a part that is otherwise nearly impossible to source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eIncluded parts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-tbl-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"o43d-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Golf MK1 Glove Box Latch (PETG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-why\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eWhy replace it?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Golf MK1 glove box latch is over \u003cstrong\u003e40 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e and made of brittle plastic — \u003cstrong\u003esnapped tabs and broken catches\u003c\/strong\u003e are extremely common. Genuine OEM replacements are long discontinued and nearly impossible to find. This PETG reproduction is modelled to the original dimensions and clips into the existing housing without drilling or cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eOEM reference\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-partno\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-partno-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003ePart number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-partno-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-partno-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-partno-cell-lbl\"\u003eOEM Reference\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"o43d-partno-val\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e171 857 147\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; specs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-lbl\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-val\"\u003ePETG\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-lbl\"\u003eMax Temp\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-val\"\u003e100°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-lbl\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-val\"\u003e1 pc\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-lbl\"\u003eAssembly\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-val\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-compat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-compat-icon\"\u003e⚙\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-compat-title\"\u003eVW A1 platform — glove box latch position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-compat-desc\"\u003eDesigned for all VW models listed below that share the same glove box latch geometry (OEM ref. 171 857 131 B). Please compare your original part number before ordering. If unsure, send us a message before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-tbl-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"o43d-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Golf MK1 \/ Rabbit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1974–1984 (incl. GTI, GLD, GTD, Cabriolet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Jetta MK1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1979–1984\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Scirocco MK1 \u0026amp; MK2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1974–1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Polo MK1 \u0026amp; MK2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1975–1994\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Passat B1 \u0026amp; B2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1973–1988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-faqs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-q\"\u003eIs any modification required for installation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-a\"\u003eNo. The latch clips directly into the original housing without any cutting, trimming or modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-q\"\u003eCan PETG handle the heat inside a car interior?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The PETG parts have been tested under high interior temperatures and verified to withstand up to 100°C without deformation — well within the range of normal in-car conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-q\"\u003eIs this an original VW part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-a\"\u003eNo. This is a 3D printed aftermarket replacement. OEM reference \u003cspan\u003e171 857 147\u003c\/span\u003e is provided for fitment reference only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-q\"\u003eI'm not sure if this fits my car — can I check before ordering?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-a\"\u003eYes. Send us a photo of your existing latch or the OEM part number from your car before ordering and we'll confirm fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-ship\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-ship-icon\"\u003e📦\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-ship-title\"\u003eMade to order, ships within 5–7 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-ship-desc\"\u003eEvery part is produced and packed in Slovenia and shipped worldwide via tracked postal service. For large orders, please message us for a multi-buy discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o43d-footer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o43d-footer-brand\"\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eO43D\u003c\/strong\u003e · Precision 3D printed parts for classic cars · o43d.si\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"o43d-footer-made\"\u003e🇸🇮 Made in Slovenia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"O43D","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54074325467475,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/6351\/9571\/files\/Fotografija_serija-08-33.jpg?v=1782206780","url":"https:\/\/o43d.com\/products\/volkswagen-golf-mk1-glove-box-latch","provider":"O43D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}