Vauxhall Grandland X Wing Mirror: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the Grandland X, folding mirrors aren't universal across trims, and activation method genuinely varies — worth confirming before assuming a fault.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — Aftermarket Alkar 6139729 (LH) / 6140729 (RH)
| Passenger side (LH / nearside), complete mirror | Genuine: confirm via VIN. Aftermarket: Alkar 6139729 (electric, heated, convex, primed, 6-pin); Alkar 6143729 (power-folding, puddle light, 10-pin); Alkar 6147729 (memory, folding, blind-spot, 8+8 pin) |
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| Driver's side (RH / offside), complete mirror | Genuine: confirm via VIN. Aftermarket: Alkar 6140729 (electric, heated, temp sensor, convex, primed, 8-pin); Alkar 6144729 (power-folding, puddle light, 12-pin); Alkar 6148729 (memory, folding, blind-spot, 18-pin) |
| Mirror glass only (aftermarket) | LH Prasco OP8307514 / Alkar 6431882 (convex, heated); RH Prasco OP8307513 / Alkar 6432882 |
| Spec variants to match | SE: 6/8-pin heated indicator; Sport Nav / Tech Line: power-folding with puddle light; Elite / Ultimate: memory and blind-spot glass (16–18 pin). |
Before Assuming a Fault, Confirm Your Trim Actually Has Folding Mirrors
Before assuming a fault, it's genuinely worth confirming your exact trim and options pack actually includes folding mirrors in the first place — this feature isn't universal across the range, and even where it is fitted, how it activates can vary. Some models only include folding mirrors from a specific trim level upward or with a particular options pack, and even then, folding is sometimes triggered only via a switch inside the car rather than automatically via the key fob when locking or unlocking, which surprises owners expecting fob-based auto-fold as standard.
Vauxhall Grandland X Wing Mirror: More Electronics Hiding Inside Than Most People Realise
There's more inside the Vauxhall Grandland X's wing mirror than the glass suggests: folding motors, heating elements, indicator lights, and on some cars, blind-spot sensors are all commonly built in, which is why a "faulty mirror" complaint can mean several genuinely different problems.
Vauxhall Grandland X Wing Mirror: Watch: Replacing It
The Grandland X is built on the 3008 and uses the same mirror.
Vauxhall Grandland X Wing Mirror: Driver's Side or Passenger Side? Sorting Out the Terminology
Before ordering a Vauxhall Grandland X wing mirror, it's worth double-checking which side you actually need — listings use inconsistent terminology across UK retailers and parts catalogues, and the wrong choice is an easy, avoidable mistake. For right-hand-drive UK cars:
- Driver's side = right-hand (RH) = offside (OS) — the side closest to the centre of the road.
- Passenger side = left-hand (LH) = nearside (NS) — the side closest to the kerb.
Part listings may use any of these terms interchangeably — "RH mirror," "offside mirror," and "driver's side mirror" all refer to the same physical part on a UK-spec Grandland X. Double-check which convention your supplier is using before ordering, since a mix-up here is one of the most common reasons the wrong mirror turns up.
Vauxhall Grandland X Wing Mirror: What It Does
Beyond the obvious job of rear visibility, modern wing mirrors on higher trims of the Grandland X often integrate turn signal repeaters, puddle lights, heating elements to clear condensation, and power-fold motors for tight parking spaces. Higher-spec versions may also house blind-spot monitoring sensors, making them considerably more expensive to replace than a basic mirror.
Vauxhall Grandland X Wing Mirror: Generations, Derivatives, Colour & Mirror Adjustment
| Standard trims | Arctic White, Carbon Black, Crystal Silver, Graphic Grey; electric adjustment is standard on most trims from this generation, with heated glass increasingly common too — though the most basic specification may still be manual; confirm your exact trim |
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| Griffin/GS/Ultimate | Come with a contrasting black roof as standard, whereas Design trim keeps a body-coloured roof — a genuine trim-level difference, not a customer-selectable option on every trim; electric adjustment and heated glass are standard on this trim |
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Vauxhall Grandland X Wing Mirror: Common Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Wing Mirror Guide for common faults to check for, confirming the exact spec against your VIN, how difficult this job is to DIY, and aftermarket advice.
More Vauxhall Wing Mirror
The same part, covered across other Vauxhall models.