VW MK5 Rear Driver Side Window Motor — OEM 1K5839401M | Professionally Pulled & Tested

Rear driver window stuck, grinding, or not responding? The rear window regulator motor is a known failure point on the MK5 platform — and dealer pricing is hard to justify for a salvage-grade fix. Get an OEM unit professionally pulled and tested by a VW specialist for just $20.

Why Buy From V DUB HUB?

• ✅ Professionally salvaged — pulled clean by an experienced VW specialist
• ✅ Inspected & tested — only working motors leave our warehouse
• ✅ Fraction of dealer cost — same OEM fitment without the dealership markup
• ✅ Direct OEM replacement — plug-and-play, no modifications needed

Part Details

• OEM Part Number: 1K5839401M
• Position: Rear, Driver Side (Left)
• Type: Electric window regulator motor

Common Failure Symptoms

• 🔇 Window stops mid-travel or won't move at all
• ⚙️ Grinding, clicking, or straining noise from inside the rear door panel
• ⚡ Motor hums but window doesn't move (regulator cable may also be broken)
• 🐇 Window moves very slowly or only in one direction
• 💨 Window drops suddenly into the door

Fitment

Fits VW Golf MK5, Jetta MK5, and GTI MK5 — rear driver side (left) door.

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