Volkswagen VW Fox 5Z Rear Left Seat Belt Black is an original part from the seat belts and parts category, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. The black color ensures consistency with the factory interior finish, and the OEM construction guarantees proper fitment with the mounting system in the VW Fox model.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 5Z0857805C
- Mark: Volkswagen
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 5Z0857805C
- Substitutable numbers: 5Z0857805C, 5Z0 857 805 C
- Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
- Color: Black
- Category: Seat Belts & Parts
Purpose and Fitment for VW Fox
The presented seat belt has been specifically designed as a rear left side component for the Volkswagen Fox. This means that the retractor geometry, belt length, and mounting points are adapted to the factory anchor points in the body, which facilitates installation and ensures compliance with the vehicle's original safety configuration.
Thanks to the use of original construction, the belt works with factory buckles and guides, which promotes stable belt tracking and proper operation of the locking mechanism during sudden braking or collision.
Construction, Color, and User Ergonomics
The belt is black, typical for most Volkswagen Fox interiors, which helps maintain a uniform look for the rear seat and door panels. The neutral color blends well with both dark and lighter upholstery, avoiding visual discrepancies after replacing the part.
The retractor mechanism is designed to ensure:
- smooth belt extension and retraction when fastening and unfastening the belt,
- secure locking during sudden jerks, which is crucial for its protective function,
- ergonomic positioning relative to the seat, minimizing belt twisting and abrasion.
Its placement on the rear left side of the vehicle ensures the correct belt path relative to the passenger's shoulder and chest, in line with Volkswagen's design specifications.
Application in Service and Post-Accident Repairs
This item from the seat belts and parts category is particularly useful for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged retractor mechanism or belt, and for restoring the full functionality of the passive safety system. Using an original belt in the correct position in the car helps maintain:
- proper interaction with other safety system components,
- structural consistency of the rear cabin,
- compliance with the manufacturer's original specifications for passenger protection.
Choosing a used, original component allows for a technically correct repair while maintaining a favorable cost-to-quality ratio.
Benefits of Choosing an Original Seat Belt
Using original seat belts in a Volkswagen Fox translates into a number of practical advantages:
- factory fit to the body – no need for modifications to mounts or guides,
- maintenance of the designed belt routing geometry relative to the seat and body,
- consistent interior appearance thanks to the black belt matching the factory finish,
- cost-effective repairs while preserving the original safety system design.
For users who consciously choose original dismantled parts, this is a technically sound and economically beneficial solution.
Other Seat Belts and Technical Knowledge
If you are looking for other Volkswagen seat belts and parts for your car, check out the Volkswagen seat belts and parts available in our store to select the appropriate part for your specific body version.
When selecting used original components, it is advisable to use knowledge about identification procedures by OEM numbers and manufacturer specifications. These principles are discussed in more detail in the blog article BMW – Sporty Performance and Precision. How Used Original Parts Extend the Life of the Bavarian Icon?, which shows how to consciously choose dismantled parts to maintain high quality and functionality of safety systems.
If you are also interested in the ecological and economic aspects of using dismantled parts, check out the material Circular Economy in Your Garage – How Choosing Used Dismantled Parts Truly Supports Environmental Protection and Your Wallet?, which describes how the reuse of original components aligns with a modern approach to vehicle operation.
