Dorman 923-042 Center High Mount Stop Light

OE-Style Third Brake Light Replacement

Dorman 923-042 is a replacement center high mount stop light assembly for select Volkswagen models. It is reverse-engineered to match the original stock third brake light in look, fit, and function, making it a direct solution for worn, damaged, or non-working rear stop lamp assemblies.

Built with a red plastic lens, LED bulb technology, and a rectangular male connector, this center high mount stop light is street legal and includes bulbs already installed. It is a practical replacement for Volkswagen Tiguan, Golf, GTI, and related applications where the original third brake light needs to be restored.

Key Features

• Direct replacement center high mount stop light for select Volkswagen vehicles
• Reverse-engineered to match the original OE-style lamp assembly
• Red plastic lens with plastic housing for a factory-style appearance
• LED bulb technology with 16 LED bulbs and bulbs included
• Street legal design for rear stop lamp use
• One rectangular male connector with 2 terminals
• Part number 923-042 for easy identification and ordering

Detailed Description

Dorman 923-042 is a third brake light assembly designed for drivers who need a replacement center high mount stop light that matches the original equipment layout on specific Volkswagen vehicles. It uses LED lighting, a solder-style bulb base, and a molded plastic lens and housing to replicate the factory configuration without requiring a dealership-only part search. This part number 923-042 is a strong match for Volkswagen Tiguan, Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf R, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Polo, Vento, and Tiguan Limited applications listed in the fitment data.

This part cross-references Volkswagen 5G0945087B for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Cracked or faded third brake light lens
• Non-functioning center high mount stop light
• Water-damaged or aged rear stop lamp assembly
• LED segments that no longer illuminate properly
• Factory lamp housing that no longer matches OE appearance

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal count, and vehicle fitment before installation. This assembly uses one rectangular male connector and does not include mounting hardware or a wiring harness, so reuse the vehicle’s existing mounting points and electrical connection where applicable. Confirm the application by model year and configuration, especially for Volkswagen Golf, GTI, and Tiguan variants with spoiler or rear wiper notes listed in the fitment data.

• Fits 2018-2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, N/A
• Fits 2020-2021 Volkswagen Golf, N/A
• Fits 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf, N/A, wo/Spoiler
• Fits 2017-2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, N/A, wo/Spoiler
• Fits 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf R, N/A, wo/Spoiler
• Fits 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, N/A
• Fits 2010-2019 Volkswagen GTI, N/A, wo/Spoiler
• Fits 2015-2019 Volkswagen Polo, N/A, Squareback; w/Rear Wiper
• Fits 2014-2019 Volkswagen Vento, N/A, w/Rear Wiper
• Fits 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited, N/A
• Fits 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, N/A, VIN Starts w/3VV

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this replacement as an OE-style solution for specific Volkswagen applications, with construction focused on matching the original lamp’s fit and electrical layout. The part is built from plastic, PCB board, and soldered LED components for a factory-type replacement profile.