Number Plates on the Mk7

[Jimi]

Found a photo of a GTI in the wrap (link below). Looks like the bracket is there before the dealers get it

Just Landed in Australia, apparently!!

[n0d3]

I've seen a few photos around here of GTIs coming off boats and trucks still with protective wrap on them. If I can find one of those that should confirm it

n0d3 that looks really good but you have Euro plates. I wonder if the conventional smaller black-on-white plates fit in the same holes

So the dealers were telling the truth!

Hmmm, I think the Lakin ones fit the smallest available hole regardless of plate size so even if I decide to switch to regular plates and change the base plate, I won't need to drill new holes. That's the beauty of it!

[CT69]

n0d3: thanks for the reply. Did the dealer drill the rear holes for your Lakin plate, or did you need a second set of holes (or do Lakin provide a plate based on what is likely to be pre-drilled?)
I am worried the dealer may make a meal of it...

[AdamD]

They did exactly the same thing with the Mk6. And yes, the bracket is factory-fitted for the GTI (and likely also the R).

The Lakin plate brackets are custom-made, so you can get one-off sizes and variations that don't cost extra. The owner (Phillip) is a great guy to deal with as well - I highly recommend him.

For plenty of detail of what Mk6 people have done in place of a similar (if not identical) bracket, see this thread:

Best number plate / plate holder style

[ziggyboy]

Yes, Philip is normally willing to custom make a bracket for you. Just let him know what you want.

Top notch customer service.

[Jimi]

Can anyone with a mk 7 GTI tell me whether the rear plates have a big bracket around them as well? All the photos I can find are of press vehicles which use Euro plates that are massive at the rear so it's hard to tell

As for the front, this slimmer bracket on p27 of the thread linked to in AdamD's post above looks like the best compromise which uses the existing holes created by the standard bracket and doesn't involve plugs or filling in holes. Is the Mk 7 similar?

[Brendan_A]

What do you mean a big bracket around them? Mine just has the normal recess in the rear bumper where your plates go.

[Jimi]

I mean is there anything like the big black thing on the front under the rear plate as well?

[Brendan_A]

Nothing like the front.

[n0d3]

n0d3: thanks for the reply. Did the dealer drill the rear holes for your Lakin plate, or did you need a second set of holes (or do Lakin provide a plate based on what is likely to be pre-drilled?)
I am worried the dealer may make a meal of it...

I mean is there anything like the big black thing on the front under the rear plate as well?

Exactly what Brendan said, there is nothing on the back. You/the dealer needs to drill holes. Lakin provides a template (you'll need to measure to centre your plates anyway). You can always just stick it on with some tape and do it yourself if you're afraid the dealer might stuff it up.