At over $200 from the VW dealer (OUCH!); used, seems like a good route to go and probably worth spending the time, to find them. I am not aware; of any aftermarket, versions of these at this time, VW dealer only: local junkyard or ebay are good sources, for inexpensive used vw parts.
Volkswagen Parts 2Go | Genuine VW Parts | Up to 25% Off has them listed below: #16 in the parts diagram:
UPPER HINGE/LOCK & HARDWARE for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle
HANDLE, INSIDE, LEFT
Part Number
1C1-837-113-E-2AQ
Quantity
List Price$301.32
Our Price$225.99
HANDLE, INSIDE, RIGHT
Part Number
1C1-837-114-M-1QA
Quantity
List Price$287.60
Our Price$215.70
Volkswagen Parts 2Go | Genuine VW Parts | Up to 25% Off has them listed below: #16 in the parts diagram:
UPPER HINGE/LOCK & HARDWARE for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle
HANDLE, INSIDE, LEFT
Part Number
1C1-837-113-E-2AQ
Quantity
List Price$301.32
Our Price$225.99
HANDLE, INSIDE, RIGHT
Part Number
1C1-837-114-M-1QA
Quantity
List Price$287.60
Our Price$215.70