Missing section of trim on edge of roof hood

Does anyone know why there would be a section of the roof trim missing here? It is the same both sides and be interested to know if there is a part I can easily replace this or if it is normal as looks like something has broken off as edges are rough.

1985 mk1 golf GTI

Many thanks

chortle will know

Simply it’s snapped off very common.
They can get caught as the hood open and closes.

I can get new ones but only sell them in a set of 4.
And they’re not cheap.


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Thanks for your reply!

Is it part of the fixing for the roof or just aesthetic? Not too fussed about it but something maybe to do eventually.

Are you able to find out prices for me or show me what it should look like as normal? Thanks

While is is a sort of seal, it is more aesthetic than a true seal. it sort of acts as a rain deflector, but ties the hood in with the B pillar and dresses the edge of the top seal and tray.

If you can find them.

Awesome cheers so the part 27 and 27a are the replacement for both passenger and drivers side? Thanks for your help with this

They are left side / right side

Order Carefully.


ps, when your top is new and the sides are set and cables tight you don't really see them, but only the "b" pillar part.
When tops are old, and or the cables not taught then you see them.

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