Vaico V10-3843 Hood Latch

Vaico Hood Latch for Volkswagen Golf and Jetta

The Vaico V10-3843 hood latch is an OE-style replacement for select Volkswagen Golf, Golf City, and Jetta models. Built to match the listed dimensions and OE reference, it supports secure hood closure for daily driving and routine service access.

Key Features

• Brand: Vaico VAICO
• Part number: V10-3843
• Body > Hood hood latch application
• Dimensions: 156 mm length, 121 mm width, 93 mm height
• Weight: 0.400 kg
• Cross-reference: 1J0 823 509 E / 1J0823509E
• Fits Volkswagen Golf, Golf City, and Jetta applications listed below

Fitment

• Fits 2007-2010 Volkswagen Golf City, N/A. Grade: Aftermarket; With OE No. 1J0 823 509 E; VAICO.
• Fits 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf, N/A. Grade: Aftermarket; With OE No. 1J0 823 509 E; VAICO.
• Fits 2003-2005 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A. Grade: Aftermarket; With OE No. 1J0 823 509 E; VAICO.
• Fits 2001 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A. Grade: Aftermarket; With OE No. 1J0 823 509 E; VAICO.

Detailed Description

Vaico V10-3843 is a hood latch for Volkswagen Golf and Jetta platforms that use OE reference 1J0 823 509 E. The compact housing measures 156 mm long, 121 mm wide, and 93 mm high, with a listed weight of 0.400 kg, making it a direct-fit style body hardware replacement for the hood locking system. This part cross-references 1J0 823 509 E and 1J0823509E for the same application. For shoppers searching for a Volkswagen Golf hood latch replacement or a Volkswagen Jetta hood latch by part number, V10-3843 is the matching reference to verify against the vehicle’s existing latch.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Hood that does not latch securely
• Release mechanism that feels loose or inconsistent
• Latch wear from repeated opening and closing
• Need to replace a damaged OE-style hood latch on Volkswagen Golf or Jetta models
• Mismatch between the installed latch and OE number 1J0 823 509 E

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the existing latch part number and compare the physical dimensions before ordering. Verify alignment with the hood striker and surrounding body hardware during installation, and test hood closure and release operation several times after fitting. For fitment-based searches, this part is listed for 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf, 2007-2010 Volkswagen Golf City, and 2001-2005 Volkswagen Jetta applications with the OE reference shown above.

Quality Assurance

Vaico VAICO body hardware is cataloged to OE reference data for application matching. Use the listed OE number and dimensions to confirm the correct hood latch for your Volkswagen Golf or Jetta before installation.