Number Plates on the Mk7

[tonymy01]

In NSW, the larger of the two plates must be on the rear.
The Lakin holder for the R is still quite a bit smaller than the plastic holder, e.g it doesn't protrude below the bumper into the intake area, and is a about 5mm less high art the top (lots less at the bottom) and about 1cm less wide each side (as observed by the subtle scratch marks where the original plastic thing sat, was how I just measured it).

[jonoz]

Ended up doing;

Euro 3x3 Motor Vehicle (520mm x 112mm)
Euro 3x3 Motor Vehicle Slimline (372mm x 100mm)

Had a look at a GTI with the same plates and it definitely looks the best without changing anything.

I think in QLD the legislation around number plates is quite vague including the display of them considering that the dealership said its fine just to drive around with the registration stick until the personalized plates arrive...

[armthehomeless]

I'll be removing my front plate mount this weekend and using bumper plugs. Will post pics

[jonoz]

I'll be removing my front plate mount this weekend and using bumper plugs. Will post pics

Look forward to seeing it

[Arnold]

Me too but why does VWA bring in cars with such a ghastly mounting plate that is way too large for NSW premium and Euro plates?

[armthehomeless]

Didn't get around to it last weekend sorry. Might do it tomorrow.

[jonoz]

Me too but why does VWA bring in cars with such a ghastly mounting plate that is way too large for NSW premium and Euro plates?

Maybe you should ask why NSW don't make plates that fit the European standard.

[Kesh]

There's no way vw would remake tooling just for number plates in the Australian market haha. I guess it's up to us to make/buy the plates that fit!

[Dutch77]

Maybe you should ask why NSW don't make plates that fit the European standard.

Lol, was going to say.. they're called Euro for a reason.

(Wonder if Chevy Luminas came fitted with Aussies in the Middle East).

I've got a full sized Euro Lakin bracket for the rear, and left the front stock, as I have SA Euro plates. From what I can tell Queensland offers full size as well as a slim size option, as well as some choice in letters/numbers and color - will need to be ordering some soon.

[TimOzSF]

Went with the euros for mine after I saw two mk7s parked near each other. One had euro plates, the other standard state ones. The standard ones just looked wrong by comparison with the euros.

[The Bone Ranger]

Euro plates look the business, but the notion of paying $150 per year for the privilege makes my blood boil. Thanks SA Government.

Andrew

[TimOzSF]

Euro plates look the business, but the notion of paying $150 per year for the privilege makes my blood boil. Thanks SA Government.

Andrew

I feel for you. In WA we just pay once, up front. At least that's for the off the shelf (non-personalised) ones I got. And mine were negotiated in to the deal.

[armthehomeless]

Alright, just finished removing the ugly black number plate mount and installing the bumper plugs.

Unfortunately the bumper plugs don't fit the holes left over by the mount plug holes. They are slightly too small and just flap around (see video at the bottom). The guys at Bumper Plugs were happy to take them back for a refund, but suggested trying some electrical tape around the outside to make the plug larger. Should be fine.

Had some difficulty getting the centre pins out of the existing lugs, but a small drill bit helped it along. It's really a simple process:

[Jimi]

Looks far better, except the OCD in me can't handle the number plate not being dead centre

[armthehomeless]

Looks far better, except the OCD in me can't handle the number plate not being dead centre

Haha. I didn't even notice til after I was done.

Not sure whether to put more holes in and straighten it or wait til I respray eventually