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on October 25, 2024, 09:29:59 am
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Gti or ed30 wanted
Last Poster: yasiramin in Mk5 General Area on August 09, 2025, 09:15:37 pm
Wanting a Gti or ed30 ideally white grey or red max budget of 4k


Things to look out for when buying?
Last Poster: isitafox in Mk5 General Area on August 09, 2025, 08:54:46 pm
Got a 1T2 Touran which (other than the engine) is constantly giving me problems so I'#039m gon a bite the bullet and sort a replacement and since my lad got a 1.4 for his first car I quite fancy a GTi for myself so after a few pointers of problem areas to look out for.

Seen one relatively local, 04 just shy of 80k for £5000. Not done a proper history check on it yet but MOT


Mk5 wings
Last Poster: Andy in Mk5 General Area on August 09, 2025, 09:07:25 am

 
Just a heads up mk5 nsf wing are still available but not many..The osf wing is discontinued and not available..from the dealer


DAB Aerial Recommendation Please?
Last Poster: CerealGoofer in Sat Nav and Car Audio on August 08, 2025, 09:37:16 am
Finally getting round to working on my pride and joy.

2007 Car with the wrong canbus = battery drain, which i simply took a chance on an ebay adapter. Which worked a treat no more battery drain and even gives me radio controls via stalk(Well changing stations) here is the ebay link = https://ebay.us/m/EEBr6u

Prior to the canbus conundrum.. Was using the scar


Re: Headliner Material
Last Poster: Paul_nicol in Mk5 General Area on August 07, 2025, 10:09:30 pm
I used Trim Fix High Temp. It is an aerosol, but was what Martrim recommended. Mess wise, it'#039s fairly controllable, I did use 2 wallpaper pasting tables covered in some old curtains to catch the over spray. Your point about gaps could be valid, by and large it'#039s not been a problem, but the bits where you have to stretch the material i.e. round the horn, in the grab handle resess


Re: Parts suppliers
Last Poster: Jons1001 in Mk5 General Area on August 07, 2025, 12:33:59 pm
Hey,

I need to replace both front lower arms on the golf.. I used to have a way through work to get parts via TPS but no longer do.

Where do most people get parts from? I’ve also used AUTODOC


Re: Interior lights not working
Last Poster: Paul_nicol in Mk5 General Area on August 07, 2025, 08:45:28 am
In some ways that'#039s a good thing. It could be any part of the interior light circuit that causes the fuse to blow, but if the lights works for a minute or 2 and then they stop/the fuse blows, it would i think suggest that it could well be related to a bulb i.e. if there was a short circuit in a component, you'#039d expect the fuse to fail as soon as the short circuit was made e.g. sw


Re: Non space Saver Spare wheel (with pictures)
Last Poster: Seall in Mk5 General Area on August 06, 2025, 09:32:41 pm
Tried to fit these inserts (that belong in a MK6 Golf, since ones for MK5 are very hard to come by) and had no luck. Foam parts are too big, but according to the part numbers (same as mentioned in this thread) it should fit.

And also seems that there are many options with the inner outline of its cubbies etc

Any ideas on why it does not fit? 3door MK5 GTI


Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
Last Poster: rxpx69 in Mk5 General Area on August 06, 2025, 04:54:00 pm
Swapped in a Gen3 steering rack with all the fancy new bolts to finally! Stop the car from having a knocking noise over bumps at slow speeds and to hopefully resolve an inch of free play in the steering wheel.





Re: Help with powerfold mirrors
Last Poster: ZoliWorks in Mk5 General Area on August 05, 2025, 10:26:55 pm
These are gen3 post 2007 modules that support power folding, underlights, reverse dip and mirror tinting. I tried fitting them to my pre 2007 car and while I could connect VCDS onto them, it wasnt working very well. They worked fine in my post 2007 car tho.

Also dont be fooled by "quotOh these modules are from a 2 door car so they wont work on a 4 door"quot. You can literally


Re: Back after almost 15 Years
Last Poster: illyun in Members Rides on August 05, 2025, 10:03:02 pm
Thanks @Andy





My Edition 30 beast in the garage running 330bhp with RevoTek Stage 3. nbsp It’s dusty, but was detailed before being stored back in 2010 and was sh


Re: VW GOLF ORANGE SPEED 49von100
Last Poster: stevw1 in Members Rides on August 04, 2025, 02:24:32 pm
 Year on, Tatton Park “25”






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Re: New owner of a Mk5
Last Poster: Jons1001 in New Member Intro's on August 02, 2025, 09:12:47 am
That’s impressive miles. Have you got any pics?


Re: Door alignment.
Last Poster: rxpx69 in Mk5 General Area on August 01, 2025, 05:24:39 pm
Agree with dennis10





Re: Back in a MK5 GTi, anything to urgently do?
Last Poster: rxpx69 in Mk5 General Area on August 01, 2025, 05:19:14 pm
Might as well check the cam Phase position - VCDS, Engine > Block 93, should be near or close to 0KW


Re: Headliner Replacement - MK5 Golf GTI
Last Poster: rxpx69 in Mk5 General Area on August 01, 2025, 05:04:53 pm
I'#039ve been down the rabbit hole as i need to do mine soon, from what i'#039ve found the fabric material is called '#039SunBrite'#039 and you'#039ll need it in Charcoal Black (SB2469) for a GTI.

https://www.uphsup.com/p-7668-sb2469-2469-flat-knit-headliner-charcoal-black-60-316-sunbrite-per-yard.aspx

I'#039ve mostly found American sites selling it, Good luck!

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Yes that headunit upgrade question/problem!
Last Poster: isitafox in Sat Nav and Car Audio on August 01, 2025, 03:38:37 pm
My son just picked up his first car, 2005 1.4S and as an S it is absolutely rock bottom standard with no options added.
The first thing he obviously wants is to sort some music out so need to swap out the boggo head unit.
I have a Touran so know how much of a ballache VW make it for us so cam someone give me a straight list (in terms of connectors) of what he will need to


Re: Mk5 loud bang
Last Poster: ZoliWorks in Mk5 General Area on August 01, 2025, 10:16:10 am
Check hoses, connections and so on. Diesels can run on ambient pressure if needed but if they are designed to be boosted, they make no power without pressure. Maybe you are lucky and you've only split a hose or blown a connection somewhere.


Boot won't open, tried replacing suspect parts but the issue remains
Last Poster: Splooshy in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on August 01, 2025, 06:40:21 am
After getting rear ended about 10 months ago by boot hasn'#039t been able to open. I have tried replacing the boot latch h and the exterior handle that is used to open the boot but no luck so far. What else could be causing this issue? I have checked the rear electrical harness for broken or frayed wires and everything seems to be fine, all connections are clean, and I'#039m receiving a

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yasiramin: Any Gti or ed30 for sale have a max budget of 4k
August 09, 2025, 09:12:27 pm
Luis Nogueira: Hi guys , is it normal for my mk5 golf gti to have black soot everywhere on the boot and bumper area , straight through
July 11, 2025, 09:53:44 am
Bernatus: Hi  guys I'm having a problem with my gti giving me low oil pressure  engine off, i changed my oil pump but still
May 29, 2025, 04:50:14 am
Bushg: I've got a Golf 5 GTI, the car does not start but I can hear it is clicking. First time GTI owner, any ideas?
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January 16, 2024, 02:34:00 pm
Stephan98: Hi I have a mk5 gti I don’t have 12v going to my Maf sensor does anyone know how to fix this?
December 01, 2023, 03:52:28 pm
Jim8: Hi I have an 09 Edition 30 and need to replace/fix both wings ( rust ) on a budget any advice ?
November 13, 2023, 06:44:57 am
Mk6 GTI OEM full exhaust
£200.00
Location: Lincoln LN1
Collection Only

Full mk6 GTI OEM cat back exhaust.

Removed at approx. 35k miles from my own car.

In good condition as low mileage would suggest.


£200
Collection. Lincoln Ln1
Comp big brake set
£800.00
Single Image
    Location: Dl10 4pb
    Collection Only

    For sale front big brake kit done 2 little milage
     Comp brakes
    Discs 350mm
    Calipers are 6 pot
    Pads on 7mm

    Collection only
    DL104PD
    £800 sold as seen
    https://www.compbrake.com/product/vw-golf-mk5-6-7-floating-18-front-brake-kit-pr6-6-pot/
    Sold
    Complete set of MK5 GTi rear lamps
    £25.00
    Location: Milton Keynes
    Collection Only

    A complete genuine set of rear lamps in excellent condition for golf MK5.
    There are for GTi model.
    boot handle
    £40.00
    Location: dl10 4pd
    Postage: £10.00
    Delivery or Collection

    for sale in good working order vw mk5 boot and badge handle,came of my car as had the mk6 reverse camers fitted
    Rare Audi & Mercedes 18" Alloys
    £1000.00
    Location: Amersham
    Postage: £65.00
    Delivery or Collection

    PLEASE READ THIS AD IN DETAIL

    I have for sale 2 complete sets of genuine Audi + Mercedes alloy wheels. THE PRICES ARE £1000 FOR EACH COMPLETE SET CONSISTING OF 4 WHEELS. These wheels will fit the MK5 and other platforms in the VAG range.

    PLEASE SEE BELOW WHEEL SPECIFICATION

    MERCEDES SEGIN:
    5X112 STUD PATTERN
    8JX18
    ET44
    PART NO: A2204012502
    FULLY REFURBISHED, NO WELDS, NO BUCKLED, NO DAMAGE.
    PRICE: £1000.00

    AUDI A8 W12 MONOBLOCKS:
    5X112 STUD PATTERN
    8JX18
    ET48
    FULLY REFURBISHED, NO WELDS, NO BUCKLED, NO DAMAGE.
    PRICE: £1000.00

    I'm not on this platform very often, having sold my Golf, so drop me a call/text for any further details/pictures. PHONE NUMBER-07772480088
    Mk6 GTI OEM full exhaust
    £200.00
    Location: Lincoln LN1
    Collection Only

    Full mk6 GTI OEM cat back exhaust.

    Removed at approx. 35k miles from my own car.

    In good condition as low mileage would suggest.


    £200
    Collection. Lincoln Ln1
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