Quote Originally Posted by minke View Post
By that logic my car was delivered , brand new, from the dealer to me was illegal then as it was delivered with non XL rated tyres
To properly check on legality you need to look at the actual max load rating (in Kg) for the tyres (IIRC it will be stamped on the sidewall) and compare that with the actual weight on each corner of your car (for a GTI that will be the front axle, and probably the driver's side with the driver on board - unless you have a particularly hefty passenger in the front seat).