Volkswagen Golf Mk5 GTI Front Seat Heated Cloth Anthracite Left N/S

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Volkswagen Golf Mk5 GTI Front Seat Heated Cloth Anthracite Left N/S is an original component from the Seats and benches group, designed for installation on the front left side of the cabin. The heated seat with anthracite fabric upholstery provides significantly higher thermal comfort and a consistent, sporty interior character typical of the GTI version.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1K4881805JP
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1K4881805JP
• Substitutable numbers: 1K4881805JP, 1K4 881 805 JP
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Fabric
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for Volkswagen Golf Mk5 GTI

The presented seat is designed as a factory interior component for the Volkswagen GTI series, intended for the driver or passenger occupying the front left side. The seat and backrest structure is adapted to the cabin geometry of this model, which translates into a precise fit with the center tunnel, console, and door panel. This ensures ergonomic driving posture and proper body support during city and highway driving.

Seat construction and functional properties

The seat uses anthracite fabric upholstery, selected for its resistance to daily wear and ease of cleaning. The fabric structure promotes stable body support in corners, which is particularly important in the dynamically tuned Golf GTI. The seat and backrest padding ensures even pressure distribution, reducing fatigue during longer trips.

The built-in seat heating function allows for rapid warming of the seat and backrest area in colder conditions. Integration with the vehicle's electrical system enables smooth temperature adjustment via factory controls, increasing daily comfort during the autumn and winter seasons.

Comfort, ergonomics, and safety

The seat profiling promotes a correct driving position, which translates into better vehicle control and less strain on the spine. The side bolsters of the seat and backrest stabilize the body during dynamic maneuvers, and the appropriately selected foam firmness limits excessive body sway. Seat heating improves thermal comfort, which helps the driver maintain focus in low temperatures.

As an original interior component, the seat is adapted to work with the vehicle's factory safety systems, in accordance with the solutions used in this generation of the Golf GTI. Maintaining the original seat construction helps preserve the protective system characteristics intended by the manufacturer.

Usage of a used seat and assembly aspects

A used heated front seat is a practical solution when replacing a worn or damaged seat, as well as when upgrading an interior from a version without heating. Replacing it with an original dismantled part allows for maintaining a consistent cabin appearance and functional parameters close to factory specifications, while optimizing costs. Installation is carried out at factory mounting points, which facilitates workshop work and reduces vehicle downtime.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your Volkswagen and need other components from the same group, such as additional seats, backrests, or rear benches, check out the available parts in the Volkswagen Seats and benches category.

How dismantled seats affect comfort and vehicle value

Replacing a standard seat with a branded seat from the GTI version can noticeably improve driving comfort, especially on long distances, and visually refresh the vehicle's interior. A properly selected seat from the secondary market allows for increasing the subjective assessment of the car by the driver and potential buyers. If you want to better understand how such modifications affect daily operation and vehicle valuation, it is worth reading the guide: Interior metamorphosis: How branded dismantled seats will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car.