Volkswagen Caddy Headlights: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

Bulb type, unit part numbers, and the faults that actually cause that flickering or dim light you've noticed.

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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — aftermarket LH Hella 1EA 012 286-051 / RH Hella 1EA 012 286-061

Accuracy note: Covers the Volkswagen Caddy (2K 2010-2020) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Headlights are sold by side (passenger / nearside = LH, driver's / offside = RH on a UK car) and by lamp type — halogen, xenon (D1S / D3S) and LED or full-LED units are not interchangeable, and DRL, cornering and levelling options change the part number again. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand; genuine numbers are shown only where a listing quotes one. Check the lamp type and traffic side (UK right-hand-traffic units, not LHD) against your VIN, and expect xenon / LED and adaptive units to need levelling adjustment or coding after fitting.

Passenger side (LH / nearside) headlight — aftermarket	Hella 1EA 012 286-051 (halogen H7, with DRL, electric levelling motor, bulbs included); Hella 1ED 012 286-011 (halogen H4, with DRL, levelling motor, bulbs included); TYC 20-15212-05-2 (halogen H4, with DRL, electric levelling); Van Wezel 5854963 (halogen H7/H7, electric levelling); Van Wezel 5854961 (halogen H4, electric levelling); Abakus 441-11AHLMLDEM2 (halogen H7, with DRL, levelling motor, bulb not included)
Driver's side (RH / offside) headlight — aftermarket	Hella 1EA 012 286-061 (halogen H7, with DRL, levelling motor, bulbs included); Hella 1LD 012 286-041 (halogen H4, with DRL, levelling motor, bulbs included); TYC 20-15211-05-2 (halogen H4, with DRL, electric levelling); Van Wezel 5854964 (halogen H7/H7, electric levelling); Van Wezel 5854962 (halogen H4, electric levelling); Abakus 441-11AHRMLDEM2 (halogen H7, with DRL, levelling motor, bulb not included)
Bulb types	dipped/main beam H4 (P43t) on H4 units or H7 (PX26d) on H7 units, indicator H21W, sidelight/position W21/5W or W5W
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine units against your VIN
Fitment notes	Mostly halogen in either H4 or H7 form, all with electric levelling and none with manual levelling; one bi-xenon D3S unit (Diederichs 2297685, left) is also listed.

A Genuinely Important UK Rule Worth Knowing Before You Buy — Volkswagen Caddy Headlights

If your Caddy has factory-fitted halogen headlamp housings, converting them to fit LED bulbs is treated as a definite MOT failure under the current inspection manual — this isn't a grey area or a minor advisory, since a housing designed for halogen doesn't distribute an LED bulb's light output correctly, which can genuinely dazzle oncoming drivers. If you want a genuine LED upgrade, the correct route is a complete headlight unit designed for LED from the factory, not a bulb swap into an existing halogen housing.

Before you buy: matrix LED, adaptive, and cornering headlight systems often require electronic coding to the car after a unit swap, even for a genuine like-for-like replacement — a headlight that isn't recognised by the car's electronics can trigger warning lights or fail to auto-level correctly. Check whether your specific trim has one of these systems before assuming a straightforward bulb-in, bulb-out job.

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Volkswagen Caddy Headlights: What It Does

On the Volkswagen Caddy, the main and dipped beams, whether conventional bulbs or LED/matrix modules on higher trims, sit inside the headlight unit at an angle calculated to illuminate the road without dazzling other drivers. Many modern units also combine the daytime running light and indicator into that same housing, adding a layer of complexity to both part numbers and repairs.

Volkswagen Caddy Headlights: Generations & Headlight Type

Standard trims	Halogen headlamps as standard, with LED daytime running lights and higher-spec LED headlight options available on some model years and trims

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Volkswagen Caddy Headlights: Common Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Headlights Guide for the four bulb technologies and how they differ, UK law on aim and modifications, common faults to check for, how difficult this job is to DIY, and confirming fitment against your VIN.

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