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Volkswagen Up rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across 4 Volkswagen Up variants in under 60 seconds, fitted by trusted local fitters — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £346 to £493
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- OEE glass, factory-spec match
- 2-year workmanship warranty
Volkswagen Up rear window price, by year
Rear-window pricing varies with generation and available features. Earlier Up models tend to be more affordable, while later variants with solar-control or antenna-equipped glass carry slightly higher costs due to the additional hardware involved.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £392 — £493 | 3 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £346 — £493 | 4 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £346 — £493 | 4 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £346 — £493 | 4 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £346 — £493 | 4 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £346 — £493 | 4 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £346 — £493 | 4 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £346 — £493 | 4 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £346 — £493 | 4 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £346 — £493 | 4 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £346 — £493 | 4 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £346 — £493 | 4 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £346 — £493 | 4 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £346 — £493 | 3 variants | Price my 2011 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Ups can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Volkswagen Up rear window replacement
Your rear-window replacement follows a simple booking and fitting process.
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Complete an instant quote through our online widget — takes about a minute and covers all 4 active Up variants.
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A parts check confirms your exact glass specification, including any tinting or hardware features.
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You're matched with a specialist near you and offered a convenient fitting slot.
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The fitter attends to replace your rear window, typically completing the job within 30–60 minutes of their time on site.
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A shattered rear window means shard cleanup is part of the job — your fitter will remove accessible broken glass, though small shards can lodge in places that need deeper access. We recommend a professional valet afterwards for thorough detailing.
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Two-year warranty covers workmanship and glass quality from the date of replacement.
Book through UK Car Glass and your replacement is arranged with a trusted specialist from our network.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Up?
The Volkswagen Up rear-window replacement is typically completed mobile at your address. Your specialist arrives with everything needed to fit the glass and clear accessible shards.
If your area or weather conditions make a mobile visit impractical, a workshop fitting is always an option — just let us know when you book.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Up 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.
Other Hardware4
2011–2024Factory-fitted brackets and mounts bonded to the glass, pre-assembled and ready to fit without sub-assembly.
What it means
Other Hardware refers to factory-fitted brackets, mounts, connectors, or trim pieces bonded permanently to the windscreen or other glass during manufacturing. These are integral to the vehicle's design but do not activate or control a specific feature — they simply secure or position components like sensors, trim strips, or mounting points. Unlike feature-specific hardware, these items are passive structural elements. A replacement carrying Other Hardware arrives pre-bonded and ready to install without additional assembly or modification.
How to tell
Check your vehicle documentation or ask your dealership service centre whether your windscreen or glass panel carries factory-bonded brackets or mounts. Visual inspection may reveal trim strips, sensor housings, or antenna mounts bonded to the edges or interior surface of the glass. Your original invoice or parts list will specify if Other Hardware is present.
Replacement impact
Replacement glass carrying Other Hardware must be sourced as a complete assembly — the brackets and mounts come pre-bonded from the supplier and cannot be transferred from the old glass. Installation is straightforward: the fitter removes the old glass and fits the replacement with its hardware already in place. No additional sub-assembly, bonding, or recalibration of the hardware itself is required. Fitting time is unaffected.
Antenna2
2011–2024An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
What it means
An antenna is a conductive print laminated into the glass during manufacture, typically used for radio, DAB (digital audio broadcasting) or television reception. It replaces the traditional roof-mounted aerial mast found on older vehicles. The antenna is integrated into the glass interlayer and connected to the vehicle's receiver unit via a connector embedded in the glass edge. This design offers a cleaner aesthetic, reduces wind noise, and eliminates the vulnerability of a protruding mast to damage or theft.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's roof — if there is no visible aerial mast, your car likely has a laminated antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your windscreen or rear window carries an antenna print. The connector may be visible on the glass edge or inside the door frame trim.
Replacement impact
When replacing glass with a laminated antenna, the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector to restore reception immediately on fitting. Aftermarket or original-equipment glass with the correct antenna specification is essential; a plain replacement will leave you without radio or DAB signal. Our fitters verify the antenna specification during booking and source the correct variant before the appointment.
Dark Grey2
2011–2024Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
What it means
Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.
How to tell
Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.
Replacement impact
Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.
Green2
2011–2024Green 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.
Solar Control2
2011–2024Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
What it means
Solar control is a coating applied to the windscreen that absorbs the sun's infrared radiation rather than allowing it to pass through into the cabin. This reduces solar heat gain, helping to keep the interior cooler and more comfortable, particularly in warm weather or direct sunlight. The coating is transparent to visible light, so it doesn't darken the windscreen or affect visibility. It's a passive thermal management feature that works continuously whenever the sun is shining on the glass.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or contact your dealership service centre to confirm whether solar control glass is fitted. Some manufacturers list it as 'solar control windscreen', 'heat-reflective glass', or 'thermal management glass'. It's a factory-fitted feature and won't be visibly obvious from outside the car — the coating is integral to the glass itself.
Replacement impact
Solar control glass is a factory-fitted specification. When replacing the windscreen, a solar control variant must be sourced to match the original. This is a standard glass type with no special fitting implications or calibration requirements. Cure and drive-away times follow normal windscreen bonding procedures. Confirm with your fitter that the replacement glass includes solar control to maintain the original thermal performance.
About the Volkswagen Up
The Volkswagen Up has been in continuous production since 2011, offering a compact city car that's popular across the UK. Early models carry straightforward toughened rear windows, while later variants introduce modern features like solar-control and antenna-equipped glass.
Rear-window replacements on the Up are typically straightforward jobs. Your replacement glass will be matched to your factory specification, including any tinting or hardware features your model carries.
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