Hi everyone,

Just been looking into the Mk3 design history; I was curious after Golf Loon pointed out to me that the older Mk3 models had rectangular side indicators, whereas the newer Mk3 models had oval side indicators.

Are there any other subtle design and mechanical differences between the older and newer Mk3 models? What ARE the model designations for the older and newer Mk3 anyway?

Also, I realised some overseas models have their side indicators on the bumper, not the side panel like ours (well, mine at least). Are there other differences between their Mk3 and ours?

And, on the topic of side indicators, can those with rectangular side indicators replace them with the oval side indicators?

I just find this quite interesting, and being a proud owner of a Golf, I thought I should know more about it

Ray.