Instant quote across 10 Vento variants from the 1990s, fitted by approved fitters near you — booked in under two minutes.
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Vento
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Rear-window replacement costs vary mainly by whether the original glass carries integrated brake lighting or an antenna print, as these features must be matched exactly on the replacement panel. Encapsulation is standard across all variants, so no cost swing there. The green tint, present on most Ventos, adds no premium to the quote.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | £297 — £501 | 9 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £297 — £501 | 9 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £297 — £501 | 10 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £297 — £501 | 10 variants | Price my 1996 |
| 1995 | £297 — £501 | 10 variants | Price my 1995 |
| 1994 | £297 — £501 | 10 variants | Price my 1994 |
| 1993 | £297 — £501 | 10 variants | Price my 1993 |
| 1992 | £297 — £501 | 10 variants | Price my 1992 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Ventos can still be booked.
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Booking your Vento's rear-window replacement is straightforward.
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We match you with a specialist on our network who stocks the exact replacement panel for your model.
Your fitter arrives at your home or workshop of choice with the new rear window and fits it in typically 30–60 minutes, removing shattered glass and seals.
Shard cleanup is part of the job, though small shards can lodge in places fitters can't reach on the day — we recommend a professional valet afterwards for a thorough interior clean.
You're covered by a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality.
The whole process, from quote to booking, takes under two minutes online.
Most Vento rear-window replacements are fitted mobile at your address because the 1992–1999 generation has no ADAS systems requiring calibration. You can choose a workshop visit if you prefer, and weather or access constraints may make a workshop more practical. The fitted glass is toughened — it shatters on impact — so shards are inevitable; your fitter will clear what's accessible, but a professional valet afterwards ensures the interior is thoroughly cleaned.
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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.
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
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.
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.
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.
An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
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.
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.
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.
Clear windscreen glass has no tint; most cars have a slight tint as standard.
A clear windscreen contains no added tint layer. Most modern windscreens incorporate a subtle tint (typically blue, green, grey or bronze) as standard to reduce glare, provide UV protection, and improve cabin comfort. A genuinely clear windscreen is the absence of this tint. Clear glass is less common than tinted variants and is sometimes specified for aesthetic or operational reasons, though the tint difference is usually imperceptible to the naked eye.
Lower your side window halfway and hold a white piece of paper behind it. If you see a noticeable colour cast (blue, green, grey or bronze) in the side glass, your windscreen has the same tint. If the side glass appears colourless, your windscreen is likely clear. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre to confirm the windscreen specification in your service records.
Clear windscreen replacement uses the same installation process as any other windscreen. No special calibration or extended cure time applies. Sourcing is straightforward — clear glass is widely available as an aftermarket replacement. Installation time and drive-away restrictions follow standard windscreen replacement timings. If your vehicle has ADAS features (forward-facing camera or radar), calibration may be required after replacement depending on your specific vehicle; we confirm this when we look up your car details.
The Volkswagen Vento was produced from 1992 to 1999 as a compact saloon across a single generation, serving as VW's entry-level sedan in European markets. Its rear window is fitted with an encapsulated rubber gasket as standard, meaning the trim arrives bonded to the glass and is replaced as one unit.
Nine out of ten Vento variants in our catalogue carry a subtle green tint — a factory feature you may not notice but which must be matched on replacement for visual consistency. Some models also feature integrated brake-light circuitry in the rear glass, and a small number carry a laminated antenna print for radio reception.
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