Another vote for the black repro ones being pants. Genuine were out of stock when I did mine, so I got the cheap ones. The bulb holders don't hold the bulbs properly, so the brake lights randomly stop working on one side because the bulb has moved a bit.
if you get the cheep ones you can unclip the metal bulb holder strip and use the one from your old one
Well, I nipped down to C&C today and bought a pair. I'd give them 7/10. Much better than the Marmiteey black ones, but not as good as original Hellas, I'd say. They appear to be the ones fitted to Brazzy VW busses out of the factory. Still, beggars can't be choosers...
Yes you are correct, the same as we sell: https://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spare..._211318.htm?crumbStartPage=2&crumbStartRow=18 Out of stock but due a two weeks.