Tail Light Socket - Volkswagen (1K9-945-257)

Details

• Brand:

  

• SKU:

  1K9-945-257

• Positions: Left
• Other Names:

  Socket Plate, Bulbholder

• Description:

  Product Description

  Genuine Volkswagen Tail Light Socket & Bulb Holder Plate

  Restore the proper operation and electrical connectivity of your rear lighting system with this Genuine Volkswagen Tail Light Socket Plate (MPN: 1K9-945-257). Also known as a bulb holder or tail lamp socket board, this factory-original OEM component houses and routes power to the rear bulbs, ensuring your brake lights, turn signals, and reverse lights illuminate reliably.

  Corrosion from moisture intrusion, warped plastic housings, or melted metal terminals can disrupt electrical continuity, leading to intermittent bulb operation or complete rear lighting failure. Swapping out a faulty unit with this genuine VW replacement board guarantees perfect terminal alignment, tight bulb seating, and a seamless plug-and-play fit inside your tail lamp assembly.

  Specifications & Features

  • Brand: Genuine Volkswagen OEM

  • Part Number:

  • 1K9-945-257

  • Product Type: Lighting & Lamps / Sockets, Connectors & Wiring

  • Also Known As: Socket Plate, Bulbholder, Tail Light Circuit Board

  • Weight: 0.24 lbs

  • Dimensions: 4.72" L × 3.94" W × 3.15" H

  • Application Fitment Note: Designed for select sedan models built from 01/2005 and specific wagon variants.

  Vehicle Compatibility Overview

  This tail light bulb holder plate is precision-engineered for specific body styles and production windows within the Volkswagen family, including:

  • Volkswagen Jetta (2009 - 2014)

    • Trims: Base, GLI, Hybrid, Hybrid SE, Hybrid SEL (and matching variants)

    • Engines: 1.4L L4 - Electric/Gas, 2.0L L4 - Gas

  ⚠️ Fitment Note: Tail light wiring harnesses and internal bulb plates vary significantly between standard sedans, SportWagen models, and mid-generation facelifts. To guarantee 100% accurate compatibility for your vehicle's lighting setup, please provide your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) at checkout so we can verify the part against your factory build sheet.
  

  
  

  Sedan from 1/05, wagon 2009 only, wagon. Wagon, 2010-11,.

• Notes: Included with tail lamp assembly.

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