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Excellent service from first enquiry…
Excellent service from first enquiry through to fitting. I was sceptical at first and carried out various checks. All proved positive. 11/10. Highly recommended.
Volkswagen Bora rear window replacement — booked online.
Volkswagen Bora rear window replacement — instant quote across all variants in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved fitters near you.
Prices from £414 to £414
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- OEE glass, factory-spec match
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Volkswagen Bora rear window price, by year
Pricing reflects the brake-light integration and encapsulated trim on the Bora's rear window. Specialist sourcing and fitment complexity are consistent across the model's years, with variation driven primarily by glass availability and local technician scheduling.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | £414 — £414 | 1 variant | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £414 — £414 | 1 variant | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £414 — £414 | 1 variant | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £414 — £414 | 1 variant | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £414 — £414 | 1 variant | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £414 — £414 | 1 variant | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £414 — £414 | 1 variant | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £414 — £414 | 1 variant | Price my 1998 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Boras can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Volkswagen Bora rear window replacement
Booking and fitting a rear window replacement through UKCG follows a straightforward journey from quote to handover.
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Complete a quick online quote using our widget — takes about 60 seconds and covers all Bora variants.
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Proceed to checkout and book your preferred date and location (mobile at home or at a workshop).
- 3
Our parts-check team confirms your exact glass specification, including brake-light pattern and encapsulated trim.
- 4
You're matched with an approved technician in your area who sources the correct replacement glass.
- 5
On the day, your fitter removes the shattered rear window, clears accessible shards, and fits the new encapsulated panel — typically 30–60 minutes of their time.
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Your fitter confirms the drive-away time (varies by adhesive used and conditions), and your car is ready to use.
All replacements come with a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Bora?
Most Bora rear-window replacements are fitted mobile at your home or workplace — convenient and no waiting required. Since the Bora was produced before widespread ADAS adoption, calibration is not a factor in your booking.
You can always choose a workshop visit instead if you prefer — simply let our team know at checkout.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Bora have?
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.
Brake Light1
1998–2005A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
What it means
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass is a lighting element built directly into the glass panel during manufacturing. Rather than using a separate lamp cluster mounted to the vehicle body, the light circuit is routed through conductive elements — typically a silkscreen pattern, wire network, or bracket assembly — embedded in or bonded to the glass itself. When you brake, this integrated light illuminates to warn following traffic. It combines functionality with design integration, reducing the number of separate components on the rear of the vehicle.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's rear window for a visible pattern of fine lines or wires running across the glass, usually near the top edge or spanning the upper portion. Look at your vehicle's manual or contact your dealer's service centre — they can confirm whether your rear window carries an integrated brake light. If you see a separate brake-light cluster mounted to the bodywork instead, your vehicle does not have this feature.
Replacement impact
The replacement rear window must carry the identical integrated brake-light pattern so the original lighting circuit reconnects without modification. The conductive elements — whether silkscreen, wiring, or bracket fittings — must align precisely with the vehicle's electrical connections. Using a standard rear window without this pattern would disable the brake light. We source the correct OE-specification glass to ensure a seamless fit and restore full functionality.
Green1
1998–2005Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
What it means
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.
How to tell
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.
Replacement impact
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.
Heated Rear Windscreen1
1998–2005Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
What it means
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
How to tell
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement impact
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
About the Volkswagen Bora
The Volkswagen Bora was produced from 1998 to 2005 as a compact saloon offering practical family transport across its single generation.
Rear windows on the Bora are toughened glass — tinted green like the windscreen to match factory specification. The rear glass integrates a high-level brake light into its silkscreen pattern, so any replacement must carry the same brake-light configuration to reconnect cleanly with the original wiring.
Encapsulation means the rubber gasket is bonded directly to the glass edges at the factory, so your replacement arrives ready to fit as one sealed unit.
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