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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by The WolfMan on 24 April 2026, 17:45 »That suitcase with gifts is in Spain.
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Golf mk8 / 8.5 GTI - low 12V battery from new
« Last post by Bellovese on 24 April 2026, 17:35 »Hi
Been driving my new 8.5 GTI for more than a month (1300 km) and a few seconds with the ignition on are enough to get the yellow "12V battery low, start engine" warning.
It's been happening from the very beginning in the showroom. Salesman put in on an external supply for the duration of the handover, said they now all do that when they arrive and VW said it's normal.
I'm coming from a 2020 Leon that hated low voltage but even that one let me navigate in the infotainment for a long while without any warning.
I've now done multiple 2hr+ trips and it's still doing it. Anyone else having this?
Thanks
Been driving my new 8.5 GTI for more than a month (1300 km) and a few seconds with the ignition on are enough to get the yellow "12V battery low, start engine" warning.
It's been happening from the very beginning in the showroom. Salesman put in on an external supply for the duration of the handover, said they now all do that when they arrive and VW said it's normal.
I'm coming from a 2020 Leon that hated low voltage but even that one let me navigate in the infotainment for a long while without any warning.
I've now done multiple 2hr+ trips and it's still doing it. Anyone else having this?
Thanks
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Cars and parts for sale / *FOR SALE* MK7 Golf GTI PP 2014 (64)
« Last post by LJDC136 on 24 April 2026, 17:34 »Hi everyone,
Thanks for viewing. First post here as I am reluctantly selling my MK7 GTI due to switching to a company car and doing more miles.
Notable mentions/modifications:
Performance Pack (Larger brakes with red GTI calipers, extra bhp, LSD)
Aftermarket Android Auto/Apple Car Play. (AutoABC - I chose this to avoid removing the original media system)
Heated Leather Seats
DSG
Resonator delete (Original resonator included in sale)
Adaptive cruise control (including stop & go functionality for traffic)
Front & rear parking sensors with reversing camera
Air-con, 2 Zone
Red ambient lighting
MOT exp: 13/07/26
Mileage:78,100
Service history: Full
Price: £11,500
Location: KT13
I have owned the car from 2021 and in that time it has been regularly serviced and maintained, including:
2x new front Continental Sport tyres in 2025
Coolant flange on back cylinder head replaced in 2025
Rear discs and pads replaced in 2024
Coolant bypass valve, thermostat housing, water pump replaced in 2023 (Known common issue for MK7 golfs)
Front brake discs and pads replaced in 2023
I have kept the receipts for these works and happy to pass on to the new owner. It's been a great car, fun to drive and has been great for some road trips away. There is some cosmetic wear and tear to the exterior paint, but mechanically I can't fault it.
Thank you for reading and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thanks for viewing. First post here as I am reluctantly selling my MK7 GTI due to switching to a company car and doing more miles.
Notable mentions/modifications:
Performance Pack (Larger brakes with red GTI calipers, extra bhp, LSD)
Aftermarket Android Auto/Apple Car Play. (AutoABC - I chose this to avoid removing the original media system)
Heated Leather Seats
DSG
Resonator delete (Original resonator included in sale)
Adaptive cruise control (including stop & go functionality for traffic)
Front & rear parking sensors with reversing camera
Air-con, 2 Zone
Red ambient lighting
MOT exp: 13/07/26
Mileage:78,100
Service history: Full
Price: £11,500
Location: KT13
I have owned the car from 2021 and in that time it has been regularly serviced and maintained, including:
2x new front Continental Sport tyres in 2025
Coolant flange on back cylinder head replaced in 2025
Rear discs and pads replaced in 2024
Coolant bypass valve, thermostat housing, water pump replaced in 2023 (Known common issue for MK7 golfs)
Front brake discs and pads replaced in 2023
I have kept the receipts for these works and happy to pass on to the new owner. It's been a great car, fun to drive and has been great for some road trips away. There is some cosmetic wear and tear to the exterior paint, but mechanically I can't fault it.
Thank you for reading and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by CookieMonsterGTi on 24 April 2026, 17:27 »Maybe worth checking back with the dealer on the badge but sounds like everything else was a win!
Only slightly jealous
Hoping a local dealer gets one soon as waiting to see a green one in person.
*sure I watch a video where they were showing a suitcase that would come with the car as a surprise gift. Guess this if true is maybe the German market?
Only slightly jealous
Hoping a local dealer gets one soon as waiting to see a green one in person.
*sure I watch a video where they were showing a suitcase that would come with the car as a surprise gift. Guess this if true is maybe the German market?
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Golf mk7 / Re: Rear brake caliper cover (red)
« Last post by P6GTD on 24 April 2026, 16:51 »Or maybe the centre has a grey cover? Pretty sure there should be a cover of some sort.
Has my independent forgotten to fit it back on??
Has my independent forgotten to fit it back on??
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Pooksta_5 on 24 April 2026, 16:46 »Collected my ED50 today from dealer in the North East 😀 so happy with the colour, there is so much black gloss going on that the red just fits perfect. Wheels compliment it perfectly. Centre spinning caps included as standard, no plaque 
No pics yet as unfortunately drove it very sensibly straight to the detailers for front end (and side sills) PPF and ceramic coatings next week. Don’t expect it back until Thursday or Friday. Loved it though. info screen is actually really good, velour steering wheel nice, engine noise, nice 🤣 felt the nuts. My only question mark would be the ED50 badges, they are effectively stuck on, which, let’s see how that goes over time.
No pics yet as unfortunately drove it very sensibly straight to the detailers for front end (and side sills) PPF and ceramic coatings next week. Don’t expect it back until Thursday or Friday. Loved it though. info screen is actually really good, velour steering wheel nice, engine noise, nice 🤣 felt the nuts. My only question mark would be the ED50 badges, they are effectively stuck on, which, let’s see how that goes over time.
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Golf mk7 / Rear brake caliper cover (red)
« Last post by P6GTD on 24 April 2026, 15:57 »Bit of an odd question but can anyone tell me if the centre part of the rear caliper should have a cover?
I got my rear discs and pads replaced a few months ago but it suddenly struck me there should be a full centre cover.
See pics below. Any opinion would be great thanks.
I got my rear discs and pads replaced a few months ago but it suddenly struck me there should be a full centre cover.
See pics below. Any opinion would be great thanks.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by The WolfMan on 24 April 2026, 12:14 »Centre caps and that black covers in the wheel bolts are allways fitted during PDI, otherwise they are stolen during transport.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by CrunchtheApple78 on 24 April 2026, 11:39 »I hope they leave my CS ones in the boot too! 
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 24 April 2026, 11:38 »The centre caps are always a dealer fit. Same on my CS as I’ve ordered the dynamic caps too, which get put on once car arrives
Dealer fitted yes, but the factory will have left them in the boot for fitting. In the case of the Edition 50, I would presume the factory leaves a set of spinning GTI caps in the boot rather than the static VW set.
In your case, you should make sure that the dealers give you the original factory-supplied set too. Better you have them than the dealers.