Volkswagen Vento windscreen replacement booked online in under a minute, fitted by approved fitters across the UK.
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Vento
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Pricing varies across the five active Vento variants in our network, mainly driven by whether your windscreen includes the green sun-strip feature — a more specialised glass type that costs more to source. Earlier models with clear glass (rare on this model) tend to be the most affordable, while sun-strip variants command a premium due to their specific laminate construction.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | £275 — £318 | 5 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £275 — £318 | 5 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £275 — £318 | 5 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £275 — £318 | 5 variants | Price my 1996 |
| 1995 | £275 — £318 | 5 variants | Price my 1995 |
| 1994 | £275 — £318 | 5 variants | Price my 1994 |
| 1993 | £275 — £318 | 5 variants | Price my 1993 |
| 1992 | £275 — £318 | 5 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.
Curious why prices vary so widely? Read our UK windscreen replacement cost guide .
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Booking your Vento windscreen replacement takes just a few minutes online.
Answer a short quiz about your Vento's year and features to identify the exact glass variant you need.
Our parts team verifies the glass is in stock and confirms the specification matches your original factory glass.
You're matched with an approved fitter in your area who contacts you to arrange a convenient time.
On the day, the fitter replaces your windscreen — typically 45–90 minutes of their time depending on your vehicle — and confirms the minimum drive-away time before leaving.
You'll have a two-year warranty on the replacement, covering workmanship and glass quality.
Straightforward process from quote to fitted glass, backed by our trusted fitter network and warranty protection.
Your Vento windscreen replacement is typically a mobile job — the fitter comes to your home or workplace. The 1992–1999 Vento range predates modern ADAS camera systems, so no calibration is required after fitting. Choose workshop fitting only if weather, access, or personal preference favour it; both options are available.
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.
A green-tinted band at the windscreen's top edge that reduces glare from sunlight above.
A green sun strip is a graduated tint band integrated into the windscreen's laminate at the upper edge. It filters intense sunlight and glare from above — particularly useful on motorways and in bright conditions — whilst maintaining clarity through the main viewing area below. The tint is permanent, fused into the laminate layer during manufacture, and cannot be applied or removed afterwards. Sun strips are a windscreen-only feature because they must be built into the laminate during production; side and rear glass cannot carry them as they are typically toughened rather than laminated.
Look at the top edge of your windscreen from the inside. A sun strip appears as a distinct green-tinted gradient band that fades from darker at the very top to clear below. It is visible whether the car is parked or moving. You can also check your vehicle's specification sheet or ask your dealership or current service centre to confirm whether your windscreen includes a sun strip.
The replacement windscreen must be the green sun strip variant to match your original. This is not a post-fit addition; it must be ordered as part of the glass itself. Availability is usually straightforward for current and recent models from major manufacturers, though older or less common variants may require a longer lead time. The sun strip does not affect calibration requirements or cure time — it is simply a laminate feature and does not complicate the fitting process.
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, serving as VW's entry-level offering during the 1990s. Its windscreen features the encapsulated trim design that was standard across the range, meaning the rubber gasket arrives pre-bonded to the glass as one complete unit.
Most Vento windscreens carry a subtle green tint — a characteristic of glass from this era that reduces heat and glare. Some variants feature a green sun strip at the top of the windscreen, a factory gradient tint built into the laminate that cuts reflection from above. Your replacement glass will match whichever variant your Vento originally left the factory with.
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