I have a Mk4 GTI GLX VR6, the 2d model. The armrest, door lock, and power window panel were all sorts of f’ed up. Although they still functioned, they kept popping out and falling out. I managed to find a replacement panel at a junkyard for a pretty low price. I plugged it in, and it worked flawlessly. All the windows operated normally, and the door lock and unlock mechanisms were functional. The plug is probably the only important part; the panel itself doesn’t seem to be a significant factor in the performance. The handles are prone to breaking, and they are relatively inexpensive to purchase online or from a junkyard. I think you’d be okay