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Volkswagen Vento rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across 10 Vento variants from the 1990s, fitted by approved fitters near you — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £299 to £505
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Volkswagen Vento rear window price, by year
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 | £299 — £505 | 9 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £299 — £505 | 9 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £299 — £505 | 10 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £299 — £505 | 10 variants | Price my 1996 |
| 1995 | £299 — £505 | 10 variants | Price my 1995 |
| 1994 | £299 — £505 | 10 variants | Price my 1994 |
| 1993 | £299 — £505 | 10 variants | Price my 1993 |
| 1992 | £299 — £505 | 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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What to expect during your Volkswagen Vento rear window replacement
Booking your Vento's rear-window replacement is straightforward.
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Answer a quick quiz about your Vento's year and features to get an instant quote.
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Check out securely online in under a minute.
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We match you with a specialist on our network who stocks the exact replacement panel for your model.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your Vento?
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.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your Vento 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.
Heated Rear Windscreen10
1992–1999Heated 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.
Green9
1992–1999Green 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.
Brake Light4
1992–1999A 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.
Antenna3
1992–1999An 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.
Clear1
1992–1999Calibration varies by vehicleClear windscreen glass has no tint; most cars have a slight tint as standard.
What it means
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.
How to tell
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. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre to confirm the windscreen specification in your service records.
Replacement impact
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.
About the Volkswagen Vento
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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