Can I fit Xenon Headlamps to my Golf MK5 ?

[mortygt140]

i don't know where you are getting the headlights that cheap from but please tell? 

I've done the whole xenon retrofit on quite a few golfs now inc the levelling and washers, its very simple but the only thing that makes it a lengthy process is kufatecs loom its too p?ssing short and needs extending.

There is also 2 sensors needs fitting 1 on each axle on the passanger side, plus an extra control module for the xenon range.

Awesome when its done cos you know its done properly.

Darren

[JulesS3]

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.

Lets hope you dont crash mate, a non EU regulated modification. They can say you crashed as you had no washers/auto levelers and so your lights were not operating correctly. Then wave bye!

[johnford60]

i don't know where you are getting the headlights that cheap from but please tell? 

I've done the whole xenon retrofit on quite a few golfs now inc the levelling and washers, its very simple but the only thing that makes it a lengthy process is kufatecs loom its too p?ssing short and needs extending.

There is also 2 sensors needs fitting 1 on each axle on the passanger side, plus an extra control module for the xenon range.

Awesome when its done cos you know its done properly.

Darren

Hmmmm, Now shoudl i tell you  , I was hoping to fit them to mine, then offer it as service to fit them to theres where I work. The Headlamps are cheap and at a trade price to me and are Geunine lamps.

LH Headlamp (Black)   183.47
RH Headlamp (Black)   174.49
Auto Leveling Kit   33747   331.28
Halogen to HID Loom   33383   41.00
Nuts / Screws Etc      20.00

This seem about right?

[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.

Lets hope you dont crash mate, a non EU regulated modification. They can say you crashed as you had no washers/auto levelers and so your lights were not operating correctly. Then wave bye!

Jules, im sorry but thats total and utter Bollox mate. My insurance company know of my addition, with no issue
If its not safe then the British MOT Test standard wouldnt allow it.

[Saint Steve]

@jules

I thought you had your account removed from here

Wernt you Banned??

[johnford60]

Lets hope you dont crash mate, a non EU regulated modification. They can say you crashed as you had no washers/auto levelers and so your lights were not operating correctly. Then wave bye!
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Non EU mod???..

As long as modification are declared to your insurance company and its passes UK M.O.T then your fine to drive with no problems. Im not fleet insurance so i can drive anything, my cars covered under fleet so need to inform of mods 

[JulesS3]

As long as ur happy to take the risks mate then it's fine. The fact is it's not legal as the law states it must have self levelers and washer jets (have a read on the dvla website)  it's just a grey area and police have more important things to do.

Once upon a time it was fine for neons, people fronting and driving on your phone, things change and as more aftermarket xenons cause crashes due to poor aiming and dazzling oncoming traffic I'm sure the law will clamp down on it.

I was removed and I'm happy to stop posting if the mods wish, I joined up as I had some people asking me for help with detailing so joined to reply to pm's

[ub7rm]

Just don't crash at night.  Then they won't blame it on your lights 

[Saint Steve]

lol if i crashed at night frontwards on, the lights would be abit smashed up and hard to tell  .

They have been check ed an an MOT Station for current aim and light pattern. They have been set on the low side incase i ever carry a heavy load so means they still wont be too high for oncoming traffic.

In 6 weeks ive never been flashed yet, my 1st GTi (Laser Blue) had factory fitted ones, i was always being flashed!!!!

[JulesS3]

lol if i crashed at night frontwards on, the lights would be abit smashed up and hard to tell  .

They have been check ed an an MOT Station for current aim and light pattern. They have been set on the low side incase i ever carry a heavy load so means they still wont be too high for oncoming traffic.

In 6 weeks ive never been flashed yet, my 1st GTi (Laser Blue) had factory fitted ones, i was always being flashed!!!!

they can even check if your brake light was on to see if you tried to stop nowadays. If your happy that's fine, I'm simply stating the fact your lights are illegal, not telling you that you need to remove them or anything, they probably make you drive safer as you have better vision!
Remember an MOT is not to check legalities, it's to make sure it's road worthy.