Can I fit Xenon Headlamps to my Golf MK5 ?

[johnford60]

Hi all,


If I buy 2 brand new headlamps, Xenon with bulbs and control unit on the back of them, will they fit in with no problems or do I have to buy wiring or anything else?

John

[2007GTI]

you need to fit an auto leveler on the rear axle (as per factory fit) and you need headlight washers fitted.

Hi all,


If I buy 2 brand new headlamps, Xenon with bulbs and control unit on the back of them, will they fit in with no problems or do I have to buy wiring or anything else?

John

[johnford60]

Do I have to have headlight washer's fitted? if so why's that?

I can get a paur of brand new Xenon headlamps for £358.00 + Vat!

[Jimp]

Do I have to have headlight washer's fitted? if so why's that?

I can get a paur of brand new Xenon headlamps for £358.00 + Vat!

The washers are part of EU regulations.

[weston]

Do I have to have headlight washer's fitted? if so why's that?

I can get a paur of brand new Xenon headlamps for £358.00 + Vat!

The washers are part of EU regulations.

Yep you need auto levelling and washers

[Saint Steve]

You can retro fit oem xenons with no issue. People say you need auto levelers and washers, But you dont in order to pass a UK MOT.People will also say that the police will pull you up on it, but find a sharp eyed copper that could point this out on the roadside

You can fit washers and levelers but you will end up spending another £350 appox to do so.

I have done the same, no levelers nor washers, and have had them set up at an MOT centre on the lower setting incase i ever carry 3 fat blokes in the car so that i dont end up blinding anyone.

Been on the car for 6 weeks or so, with no issues whatsoever.

[johnford60]

You can retro fit oem xenons with no issue. People say you need auto levelers and washers, But you dont in order to pass a UK MOT.People will also say that the police will pull you up on it, but find a sharp eyed copper that could point this out on the roadside

You can fit washers and levelers but you will end up spending another £350 appox to do so.

I have done the same, no levelers nor washers, and have had them set up at an MOT centre on the lower setting incase i ever carry 3 fat blokes in the car so that i dont end up blinding anyone.

Been on the car for 6 weeks or so, with no issues whatsoever.



Very true, what copper will even know that law, not many. You can say that you brought then car with them on at then end of the day.

So am i right in saying all i need is to headlamps with ballast?

[Saint Steve]

yes 

[johnford60]

Might order them tomorrow in that case...

They where £183.00 each + Vat, For genuine ones too :-)...... Does that sound a good price?

[2007GTI]

might pass an MOT, but still illegal.