Need advice on parts numbers

[Jabed]

Hi

I need to replace the driver side wing mirror for my Golf 103 TSI 2013 and was looking to get it from overseas (they are much cheaper). However, the parts number that I got from my VW service center does not match with the ones I am finding online. but when I look at the specifications they look almost same.
just wondering, are the parts number different in different countries??
The one I am looking for is 5G2 857 508 AF (9B9) but the one I am getting is 5K0 857 508 AD(9B9). They look similar, I am not sure if this will work.

Can anyone please share you wisdom!!

thanks

Jabed

[Lucas_R]

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Some Golf's overseas have the following options which may explain the different part numbers:
- electric folding mirrors
- puddle lights in the bottom to light up the ground.

Another possible reason for the different part numbers is that VW have a habit of revising parts and changing the part number to identify the old version and the new version. Usually the revised part has just the last letter/number of the part # changed.