Number Plates on the Mk7

[Eaglehawk]

Ah, ACT we also have option of Standard or Slimline Euro plates. But no indication of what the exact sizes are and whether you can mix/match from front/rear.

My Golf has non-Euro personalised plates, 100mm high up front, and 135mm at the rear. But doesn't the R have that stupid fixed plate up front, so just get whatever fits that?

[jonoz]

See this QLD R with the non-Euro sized black that has the large backing that looks kinda bad?

That is why I am going towards getting the fullsize Euro on the front but on the back there isn't the same backing.

[tonymy01]

On my MK6 I ripped that bugger off and put a custom Lakin metal plate holder that is much smaller (made to fit the mounting plugs but not be so tall, is effectively slimline plate height).
Do it sooner rather than later as that plastic monstrosity will leave scratch marks on the bumper.
The other option is pull it off and get the holes plugged/filled and colour matched.
The mk7R looks pretty much the same as the mk6 R, so I suspect the Lakin backing plate for the mk6R will fit.

Reason is that in NSW, the black Euro plate is considered custom and they only offer slimline size for the front. The white non custom is the only plate out of about 100 types offered here that fits the original holder properly!!

[Wagoneer]

Ah, ACT we also have option of Standard or Slimline Euro plates. But no indication of what the exact sizes are and whether you can mix/match from front/rear.

My Golf has non-Euro personalised plates, 100mm high up front, and 135mm at the rear. But doesn't the R have that stupid fixed plate up front, so just get whatever fits that?

Have a look at http://www.rego.act.gov.au/assets/PD...pplication.pdf for ACT sizes and combinations.

Cheers

[Jimi]

Unfortunately I don't think the Lakin bracket is as useful on the R as on the GTI (I have one). The plug holes on the R are quite close to the corners so the custom bracket can't be a whole lot smaller and still fit the existing holes.

On the GTI the plugs are in a different spot so it makes a meaningful difference. The quality of them is outstanding though.

I think a full size Euro on the front and Premium slimline on the back would look very strange.

[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?