Instant quote for your 1999–2011 Volkswagen Beetle rear window — matched to your specification and fitted by approved fitters across the UK.
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
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Pricing varies primarily with generation and whether your model carries an encapsulated trim gasket. Earlier Beetles with simpler trim attachment tend to be more straightforward and often more affordable; later models with factory-bonded encapsulation require precise trim alignment and may carry slightly higher costs. The specific year and trim specification you own will be confirmed during your online quote.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £420 — £420 | 1 variant | Price my 1999 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Beetles can still be booked.
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Booking your Beetle's rear window replacement is quick and straightforward.
Start with an instant online quote — our guided quiz takes about a minute and pinpoints your exact variant.
Once you've booked, our parts-check team verifies the correct glass specification for your model year.
You'll be matched with an approved fitter in your area who'll contact you to arrange a convenient time.
On the day, your fitter removes the shattered glass, clears accessible shards, and fits your replacement — typically taking 30–60 minutes.
Shattered glass can lodge in hard-to-reach places like under seats and in trim channels, so we recommend a professional valet afterwards for a thorough interior clean.
Your replacement comes with a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality.
From quote to fitted and covered — all arranged through UK Car Glass.
Most rear window replacements for the Beetle are fitted mobile at your home or workplace — no workshop visit needed. The shattered glass, shard cleanup, and straightforward fitting can all be completed on-site by your matched fitter. A workshop visit only becomes necessary if you choose one for convenience or weather reasons; it's entirely your choice.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
Factory-bonded rubber or polymer trim means your replacement glass arrives ready to fit as one complete unit.
Encapsulation is a rubber or polymer gasket moulded directly onto the glass edges during manufacturing. The trim is bonded to the glass at the factory — either by injection moulding, PU robot extrusion, or adhesive bonding. When you need a replacement, the entire panel arrives with its trim already attached, so the glass and gasket are replaced together as a single unit rather than as separate components.
Check your current windscreen or rear window edges. If you see a continuous rubber or polymer seal running around the perimeter that appears moulded or permanently bonded to the glass itself — rather than a separate trim clipped or screwed to the frame — your glass is encapsulated. Ask your dealer or service centre to confirm; they can also check your vehicle specification sheet.
Encapsulated glass simplifies replacement because there's no separate trim to remove, refit, or source. The bonded gasket is replaced as part of the glass unit, which reduces installation complexity and potential leak points. Cure time and drive-away procedures remain unchanged. No additional sourcing delays — encapsulated replacements are stocked as complete assemblies by most suppliers.
Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
The Volkswagen Beetle spanned nearly thirteen years of continuous production from 1999 to 2011, covering multiple generations and facelifts that shaped how its rear window was engineered.
Earlier Beetles came with straightforward toughened rear glass, while later models introduced encapsulated trim — a pre-bonded gasket moulded directly onto the glass edges at the factory. This design simplifies replacement but requires the trim to be fitted as one sealed unit.
Throughout its run, the Beetle's rear window carried a faint green tint, a characteristic of most automotive glass that's rarely noticed but standard across virtually all variants in our catalogue.
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