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New VIN Plate ????

Before you all ask, no I'm not sticking two different coloured golfs together and trying to get a VIN plate.

Basically I was wondering if it's possible to get replacement VIN plates made, as I wouldn't mine getting a new one for mine. Over the years of many people rubbing the VIN plate and general age, it's got a few fine scratches on it and I got to thinking about if you could get replacement ones.

Surely this must be possible cos I remember seeing the two immaculate Mk1s at Gaydon last year and wondering how the VIN plates looked like new???

Any ideas???

'83 Helios Campaign Gti

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YEH, I HAVENT GOT ONE!

WOULD BE GOOD IF U CAN STILL GET ORIGINAL ONES MADE UP!

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I want one for my Caddy as well. Was stolen-recovered when a year or so old, and the theives took it off  :(

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You can get forms from your VW dealer to apply for new ones from Germany. so i got the forms, filled them out and did as the form said and got in touch with the police. I work in a VW dealer and everything was above board but as soon as i got in touch with the police they automatically thought something was dodgy. They even came and looked at the forms but said they wouldn't stamp it on the say so of a "garage" even though we are VW dealers.  :banghead: Typical nazi attitude!!!!!
I have the business card of a company that legally makes replacements so will post later when i get the phone no. I think it costs around ?40.

1996 Gti Anniversary 8v Mystic Blue
1995 Gti 16v Fjord blue

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Typical filth, shows their level of intelligence that they would think someone running a car ringing business would contact them for approval  :roll: . You can bet anything they would have happily signed it if you were one of their mates.

On a lighter note, I'd be interested in details of where I can get a new VIN plate as mine was slighty damaged when swapping on to new frnt panel.

Cheers

1981 1600 GTI (coming to a road near you soon…)

1983 1100 C

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I was once selling an immaculate low mileage mk2 16v and a copper came to look at it wanting to buy it. He called later on saying he had checked it on the computer and it had been a seriously damaged write off and had been repaired yet he still wanted to buy it at a knockdown price. I had known the car since was new and knew the history. he was trying it on.
Never trust a copper!!!!!

1996 Gti Anniversary 8v Mystic Blue
1995 Gti 16v Fjord blue

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How much does VW charge if you ever manage to get them signed by the cops Kev??

Would like to try the other conact as well. How close are they to the original then???

Cheers.

'83 Helios Campaign Gti

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Just got the no guys
08450 616736
They quoted ?39.99 inc vat but as i'm trade that might be a trade price. They said i would have to fax the details on company headed paper.
The cost might be more for the public or maybe they don't sell to the public due to people ringing cars etc….
as for the VW one, i never got that far….

1996 Gti Anniversary 8v Mystic Blue
1995 Gti 16v Fjord blue

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Any luck with the vin plates tom????

1996 Gti Anniversary 8v Mystic Blue
1995 Gti 16v Fjord blue

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vin plate

obtained a new plate from Tag Plates UK for my stolen recovered cabrio,looks identical to the original. they are based in Nottingham,phone 0115 961 6736. cost ?40 in 2001

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Apologies littlekev and rdv, the wife has had me decorating for the last few weeks and so the poor campaign hasn't even been out of the garage.

I'll be on the case in the next week or so.

Cheers again.

'83 Helios Campaign Gti

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VIN plates

Hi Tom,
Hope you don't mind me contacting you and the rest of the club, but am also after a replacement VIN plate, when I bought mine in 1996, it wasn't there and would like to replace it now.

Cheers and Happy New Year.

Rich

1983 Mk1 Golf Gti 1800

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Hi Rich,

Contact Steve at Tag plates, they are identical to the original.  He needs a copy of the log book for the vehicle and a copy of identity such as a driving licence, household bill etc.  Either fax them and pay by credit/debit card or post them along with a cheque.  The plate is ?39.99, and quick turnaround also.
 
Tag Plates UK
P O Box 57
Carlton
Nottingham
NG4 1HG
 
Tel 08450 616736
Fax 08450 616728

Hope this helps.

'83 Helios Campaign Gti
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