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id=\"ew-title\"\u003eKW No-Drill Center Mount License Plate Holder — VW Golf GTI MK8 \/ MK8.5\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pill-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eMK8 \u0026amp; MK8.5 GTI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eCenter Mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eNo Drilling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eBillet Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"warn-note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Ships from Canada:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made and dispatched by Kollektiv Werks in Toronto. Allow roughly \u003cstrong\u003e1 week processing\u003c\/strong\u003e before it leaves, plus transit time. Pick the variant that matches your model year — the mounting components are not interchangeable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"price-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"price\"\u003e$158.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"price-was\" style=\"display:none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"price-save\" style=\"display:none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"price-note\"\u003eFree US shipping over $100 · Fits standard 12\" x 6\" North American plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"opt-head\" style=\"margin-top:24px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"opt-label\"\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"opt-sel\" id=\"ew-opt-sel\"\u003eMK8 (2022–2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ew-seg\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton class=\"active\" data-ver=\"MK8 (2022–2024)\" onclick=\"ewSelect(this)\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"opt-name\"\u003eMK8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"opt-sub\"\u003e2022–2024 GTI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cbutton data-ver=\"MK8.5 (2025+)\" onclick=\"ewSelect(this)\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"opt-name\"\u003eMK8.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"opt-sub\"\u003e2025+ GTI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"qty-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"qty\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton onclick=\"ewQty(-1)\"\u003e−\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ew-qty\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton onclick=\"ewQty(1)\"\u003e+\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cbutton class=\"btn-primary\" onclick=\"ewAddToCart()\"\u003eAdd to Cart\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"mailto:contact@eurowerks.co\" class=\"btn-secondary\"\u003eNot sure which year? Send us your VIN\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"overview\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-tag\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eThe centre plate look, no holes in the bumper.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-sub\"\u003eThe GTI leaves you drilling the bumper or hanging the plate off the tow hook. This mounts to existing structure behind the honeycomb instead, putting the plate dead centre where an OEM bracket would sit — without touching the bumper skin, without upsetting the front sensors, and without tying up the recovery hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ov-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ov-card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/4878\/6679\/files\/2_a53a5cd9-291c-44ae-8b69-27ae74a2f5f5.png?v=1789622806\" alt=\"KW center mount detail MK8 GTI\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ov-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eNo Drilling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNothing permanent happens to the car.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mounting component locates on existing points behind the grille. No holes, no adhesive on paint, no cut trim. Take it off and the bumper is exactly as it left the factory — which matters at lease return or resale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ov-card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/4878\/6679\/files\/3_1e8194ee-e8d5-44ff-a833-a96ac6b76d85.png?v=1789622806\" alt=\"KW center mount bracket MK8 GTI\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ov-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eThe Bracket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMachined 6061, anodized black.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBillet 6061 aluminum, not stamped steel or plastic. It doesn’t flex at speed and it doesn’t rust. Stainless hardware throughout, plus vinyl blackout decals so the screw heads disappear into the honeycomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ov-card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/4878\/6679\/files\/VW85GGTIB---VW-MK8-1.png?v=1789622806\" alt=\"KW center mount plate holder MK8.5 GTI\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ov-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTwo Model Years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMK8 and MK8.5 aren’t the same part.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe facelift changed the front end enough that the mounting component had to be redesigned. Pick the variant matching your car — the bracket and hardware are shared, but the component that locates behind the grille is model-specific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ov-card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/4878\/6679\/files\/VW85GGTIB---VW-MK8-7.png?v=1789622806\" alt=\"KW center mount kit contents MK8.5 GTI\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ov-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eIn The Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEverything, including the tool.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel-specific mounting component, billet bracket, stainless hardware, EPDM foam pads, blackout decals, short and long plate bolts (plate only or plate plus cover), nylon washers and the 4mm KW allen key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"band\" id=\"fitment\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-tag\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eWill it fit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-sub\"\u003eCut for the GTI front end specifically. The Golf R uses a different grille and a different mounting component — those have their own listings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"fit-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Golf GTI (MK8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022–2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fit-badge\"\u003eDirect Fit — MK8 Variant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Golf GTI (MK8.5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fit-badge\"\u003eDirect Fit — MK8.5 Variant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Golf R (MK8 \/ MK8.5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fit-badge fit-badge-warn\"\u003eSee Golf R Listings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"compare\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-tag\"\u003eCompare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eMK8 vs MK8.5.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-sub\"\u003eSame design, same materials, same install. The only real difference is the mounting component behind the grille and a dollar in price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"cmp-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMK8 (2022–2024)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMK8.5 (2025+)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting component\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMK8 GTI specific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMK8.5 GTI specific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW8GGTIB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW85GGTIB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized 6061 billet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized 6061 billet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$158.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$159.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrilling required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTow hook stays free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"band\" id=\"specs\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-tag\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eThe details.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eFits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eMK8 \u0026amp; MK8.5 Golf GTI\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eMount type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eCenter mount\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eBracket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eAnodized 6061 billet aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003ePlate size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003e12\" x 6\" North American\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eTool needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003e4mm allen key (included)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eShips from\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eToronto, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eProcessing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003e~1 week before dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-tag\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eQuestions, answered.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I have a MK8 or a MK8.5?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMK8 GTI is 2022–2024, MK8.5 is 2025 onward. The facelift is easiest to spot by the illuminated grille strip and the redesigned headlights. If you’re not sure, send us your VIN and we’ll confirm before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it throw parking sensor errors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The holder is designed to sit clear of the front sensors, which is the main reason it exists rather than a generic universal bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I lose the tow hook?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Tow-hook plate brackets block the recovery point when you most need it. This one mounts independently, so the hook stays available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there a side mount for the GTI?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot in this listing — this is the centre mount. Message us if you specifically want a side mount for a GTI and we’ll check current availability with KW.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long until it ships?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are made and shipped from Kollektiv Werks in Toronto. Allow around a week of processing before dispatch, then normal transit time to you. Cross-border shipments can occasionally add a day or two at customs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it fit a plate cover or frame?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The kit includes both short bolts (plate only) and long bolts (plate plus cover), so either setup works out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"band\" id=\"reviews\" style=\"display:none\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-tag\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eWhat buyers say.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rev-grid\" id=\"ew-rev-grid\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buy-cta\" id=\"buy\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cta-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section-tag\" style=\"border:none;padding:0\"\u003eReady to mount it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cta-title\"\u003eMK8 \/ MK8.5 GTI\u003cbr\u003eKW Center Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cta-subtitle\"\u003eNo drilling · No sensor errors · Billet aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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