Tailgate Boot Gas Strut 325N Fits VW Polo 6R 6C 2009-2017 6R6827550A 026203
Tailgate Boot Gas Strut 325N Fits VW Polo 6R 6C 2009-2017 6R6827550A 026203
These are the actual eBay-hosted listing images for this used gas strut. Please use the photographed markings and condition as your primary identification reference.
ACTUAL ITEM — COMPLETE STRUT
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ACTUAL MARKING — 6R6 827 550 A / 026203 / 325N
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Compact part number: 6R6827550A
Additional photographed reference: 026203
Photographed extension-force marking: 0325N / 325N
| Part type | Rear tailgate / boot lid gas strut, lift support, gas spring |
| Part number | 6R6827550A / 6R6 827 550 A |
| Additional marking | 026203 |
| Force | 325N — visible on the supplied part |
| Reference extended length | Approx. 526 mm in replacement catalogues for 6R6827550A |
| Construction | Steel gas-spring type construction; sealed high-pressure component |
| Position | Rear tailgate; same application is catalogued for both sides |
| Vehicle quantity | Two fitted to the vehicle — one on each side. This listing is for ONE strut unless the eBay quantity field expressly states otherwise. |
| Condition | Used. Expect normal cosmetic signs from previous installation; inspect the actual photos. |
| Country marking | GERMANY — visible on the supplied part |
Core verified vehicle family: Volkswagen Polo V, type 6R / 6C, rear hatch/tailgate application. Volkswagen identifies Polo V as the 2009–2017 generation, with the 2014 model update becoming type 6C.
| Vehicle | Production years | Body | Fitment rule |
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| VW Polo V 6R1 | 2009–2014 | 3-door hatchback | 6R6827550A / VIN match |
| VW Polo V 6R1 | 2009–2014 | 5-door hatchback | 6R6827550A / VIN match |
| VW Polo V 6C1 facelift | 2014–2017 | 3-door hatchback | 6R6827550A / VIN match |
| VW Polo V 6C1 facelift | 2014–2017 | 5-door hatchback | 6R6827550A / VIN match |
| VW Polo Van 6R, hatch-derived commercial | 6R-era application | Van / hatch-derived | Part-number or VIN confirmation required because commercial registration dates vary by market |
This listing is not being advertised as a blanket fit for Polo 9N / 9N3, Polo VI/AW, saloon/boot-lid variants, or any Audi/SEAT/Skoda model. If the vehicle is outside the 6R/6C hatchback family, or the old strut carries a different number, request VIN verification first.
Use these numbers as identification references only. A cross-reference is not permission to substitute a different specification without checking the vehicle and old part.
| Volkswagen reference | 6R6827550A / 6R6 827 550 A |
| Photographed reference | 026203 |
| Stabilus catalogue references | 109018 / 26203 |
| Monroe | ML5849 |
| Kilen | 466071 |
| Lesjöfors | 81 950 71 |
| Triscan | 8710 29294 |
The gas strut mounts at the rear hatch opening between the vehicle body and the tailgate. The Polo uses one support on each side. The pressurised gas spring counterbalances the weight of the tailgate, assists lifting, holds it open and helps control its movement.
| REAR TAILGATE — OPEN POSITION | ||
| LEFT GAS STRUT ↗ |
BOOT / LOAD OPENING Struts connect the hatch to the body at both sides |
↖ RIGHT GAS STRUT |
✓ Tailgate slowly sinks or drops after being raised
✓ Extra hand force is needed to open the hatch
✓ One side lifts more strongly than the other
✓ Hatch movement becomes uneven, jerky or noticeably slower
✓ Tailgate support becomes worse in cold conditions and does not recover adequately when temperatures rise
A tailgate strut is not just a bar of the correct length. Its extension force, stroke, end fittings and geometry determine how the hatch opens and is supported. This supplied unit is identified by the photographed 6R6827550A / 325N markings, making it much easier to match like-for-like than ordering from vehicle name alone.
For balanced operation, the two sides should have compatible force and travel. Where the opposite strut is also old or weak, replacing both sides as a matched pair is generally preferable.
1. Open the tailgate fully and have an assistant support it, or use a secure independent prop rated for the hatch weight.
2. Photograph the old strut orientation and confirm the old number before removal.
3. At each ball-socket end, use a small screwdriver to lift the spring retaining clip only enough to release the socket from the ball stud. Do not unnecessarily remove the clip from the socket.
4. Pull the old socket squarely from the ball stud. Keep the tailgate supported at all times.
5. Fit the replacement in the same orientation as the removed part. Push each socket firmly onto its ball stud until the retaining clip seats correctly.
6. If replacing the second side, repeat while the tailgate remains independently supported.
7. Remove the prop/assistant support only after both ends are securely attached. Slowly cycle the hatch and confirm it holds open and closes smoothly.
eBay descriptions cannot safely use JavaScript for a live calculator, so this passive table gives the same estimate. Formula: hourly labour rate × repair time in hours. Parts, VAT treatment, diagnostics and minimum workshop charges are not included.
| Garage rate | 15 min | 20 min | 30 min |
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| £50/hour | £12.50 | £16.67 | £25.00 |
| £75/hour | £18.75 | £25.00 | £37.50 |
| £100/hour | £25.00 | £33.33 | £50.00 |
| £125/hour | £31.25 | £41.67 | £62.50 |
| £150/hour | £37.50 | £50.00 | £75.00 |
Delivery address: please check the delivery address shown at eBay checkout before completing payment. We dispatch to the address attached to the paid eBay order and cannot manually redirect an order to a different address after purchase.
International delivery: this is a high-pressure gas-spring component. International availability is therefore subject to eBay and carrier eligibility/restrictions shown at checkout. Do not assume every destination is available for this item.
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30-day seller warranty / return terms: please refer to the return policy shown on the eBay listing, which forms part of the purchase. Statutory consumer rights are unaffected.
Our strongest return-prevention step is fitment verification before dispatch. Compare the actual photographed number with the part being removed. If you are unsure, send the VIN and a clear photo of your existing strut/marking through eBay Messages before ordering.
Do not select a part only because an automated registration lookup or generic vehicle description appears similar. Production changes, body style and previous repairs can alter the fitted component.
Where this qualifying used item is sold under our VAT margin scheme / Global Accounting treatment, VAT is accounted for within the scheme and is not shown separately on the sales invoice. Please do not treat the transaction as a standard VAT-exclusive sale with separately reclaimable VAT.
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