{"product_id":"the-nightrail-beacon-led-third-brake-light","title":"The Nightrail Beacon | 2400LM LED Third Brake Light for VW Golf 5 \u0026 Scirocco","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Third Light Is The One Drivers Behind You Actually Read.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA centre high-mount brake lamp sits above the eyeline of the driver behind you, which is exactly where a tired eye catches movement first. At 2400 lumens this one announces a stop rather than hinting at it, and it does so from a sealed ABS housing that does not care whether the road is dry, wet or halfway through a downpour. Five watts of draw on a twelve volt system means the lamp asks almost nothing of the alternator while it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assembly is a direct replacement for OEM 1K6945097F, so the connectors, mounting points and lens geometry all match what came off the car. The red lens is colour-matched to the factory tail cluster, which matters more than it sounds: a mismatched third light reads as a repair, and a matched one reads as original equipment. The whole unit weighs 200 grams and ships in a 38 by 7 by 4 centimetre box, small enough to keep a spare on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment covers the platforms where this part number actually appears. That is the Volkswagen Golf Mk5, GTI and R32 from 2005 to 2009, the Scirocco from 2009 to 2016, and the Polo Mk4 from 2003 to 2008. Installation is a swap rather than a project, with no wiring modification and no coding required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA failed high-mount lamp is one of the most common reasons a car fails a roadworthy inspection, and it is almost always the last item anyone checks before booking the test. Keeping the replacement on the shelf turns that into a fifteen-minute job. In service the lamp is a twelve volt component drawing five watts, so it adds nothing meaningful to the electrical load, and the ABS body shrugs off the heat cycling that turns cheap housings brittle within a couple of winters. If the rear of the car has been repaired or resprayed, this is also the part that restores the silhouette the tailgate was designed around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA brake light is not a decoration. It is the sentence you say to the car behind you, and it should never be misheard.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ 2400 lumens of red output from a five watt LED array rated for twelve volt systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Sealed ABS housing with a water resistant lens that does not fog after a wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Direct OEM replacement for part number 1K6945097F with factory connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Colour-matched red lens that reads as original equipment rather than a repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Fits VW Golf Mk5, GTI and R32 (2005-2009), Scirocco (2009-2016) and Polo Mk4 (2003-2008)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ 200 gram assembly supplied in a 38 by 7 by 4 centimetre protective box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ CCC certified and rated for a twelve volt vehicle electrical system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e WS3954\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1K6945097F \/ 1K6 945 097 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brake light assembly, third high-mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLumens:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2400LM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWattage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement on vehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear, high-mounted centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct replacement, no modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 x 7 x 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e CCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed housing, water resistant lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Belongs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lamp belongs on any Mk5-platform Volkswagen that gets driven in weather rather than only in sunshine. Workshops keep one on the shelf for roadworthy checks and pre-sale preparation, because a failed high-mount lamp is a common inspection item and a five-minute swap is cheaper than a rebook. Owners of tuned GTIs and R32s use it to restore a rear cluster that has gone cloudy or cracked. Fleets running Golfs and Polos treat it as a consumable that keeps every car in the line reading the same at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this a genuine OEM part or an aftermarket equivalent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: It is a direct-fit aftermarket replacement built to the OEM 1K6945097F specification, with the same connector and mounting geometry. No cutting, splicing or coding is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it trigger a bulb-out warning on the dashboard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The unit draws five watts on a twelve volt system, which sits within the load range the factory lamp monitoring expects. It is a plug-in swap that leaves the bulb check circuit undisturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the lens fog up after washing the car?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The housing is sealed and the lens is rated water resistant, so normal washing and rain do not introduce moisture into the assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which models is it confirmed to fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Volkswagen Golf Mk5, GTI and R32 from 2005 to 2009, Scirocco from 2009 to 2016, and Polo Mk4 from 2003 to 2008. If your car uses part number 1K6945097F, this is the correct lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long does fitting take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Removing the interior trim panel behind the tailgate and releasing the two lamp fixings takes most owners under fifteen minutes with basic hand tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the red lens the same shade as the factory cluster?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. The lens is colour-matched to the original Volkswagen tail lamp so the rear of the car reads as one consistent cluster at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-gallery\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S1ec36579b6964f379f8dbc49e22dcddbJ.webp?v=1732408526\" alt=\"The Nightrail Beacon | 2400LM LED Third Brake Light for VW Golf 5 \u0026amp; Scirocco\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 8px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/See7b814426f245edaafa21f1db2a33c2l.webp?v=1732408526\" alt=\"The Nightrail Beacon | 2400LM LED Third Brake Light for VW Golf 5 \u0026amp; Scirocco\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 8px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S84db8f34d11645ffa17f78cb0e2d183di.webp?v=1732408526\" alt=\"The Nightrail Beacon | 2400LM LED Third Brake Light for VW Golf 5 \u0026amp; Scirocco\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 8px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S95192ad4a1164fc0af1f3c5cf89eb35f2.webp?v=1732408526\" alt=\"The Nightrail Beacon | 2400LM LED Third Brake Light for VW Golf 5 \u0026amp; Scirocco\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 8px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S31454eb73887407db35a93607d2eee48j.webp?v=1732408526\" alt=\"The Nightrail Beacon | 2400LM LED Third Brake Light for VW Golf 5 \u0026amp; Scirocco\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 8px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S31419f35518e447d8e459f26ba9569251.webp?v=1732408526\" alt=\"The Nightrail Beacon | 2400LM LED Third Brake Light for VW Golf 5 \u0026amp; Scirocco\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 8px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"The Nightrail Beacon | 2400LM LED Third Brake Light for VW Golf 5 \u0026 Scirocco\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"EastSupplier\"},\"description\":\"LED third brake light assembly delivering 2400 lumens with a sealed ABS housing, direct OEM 1K6945097F fitment for Volkswagen Golf Mk5, GTI, R32, Scirocco and Polo Mk4.\",\"image\":[\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S1ec36579b6964f379f8dbc49e22dcddbJ.webp?v=1732408526\"],\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"AggregateOffer\",\"priceCurrency\":\"USD\",\"lowPrice\":\"37.03\",\"highPrice\":\"37.03\",\"offerCount\":1,\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/eastsupplier.com\/products\/the-nightrail-beacon-led-third-brake-light\"},\"aggregateRating\":{\"@type\":\"AggregateRating\",\"ratingValue\":\"4.80\",\"reviewCount\":\"5\"}}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"East Supplier Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46508797853919,"sku":"1005005502091719-Default Title","price":37.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S1ec36579b6964f379f8dbc49e22dcddbJ.webp?v=1732408526","url":"https:\/\/eastsupplier.co.uk\/ko\/products\/the-nightrail-beacon-led-third-brake-light","provider":"EastSupplier Platform","version":"1.0","type":"link"}