LED License Plate Light Volkswagen Golf Polo Passat

Volkswagen LED license plate lighting: the xenon white that finishes the Golf

You may have already changed the headlights, interior bulbs, and parking lights. And there remains that small yellow halo above the license plate, the only reminder of the original lighting. This set of two Volkswagen LED license plate lighting modules corrects the last inconsistency: eighteen diodes per plate, 6500 K white light, and a clean output from one end of the plate to the other. On a Golf 4 or Polo 9N, the contrast with the filament bulb is striking.

Two complete plates for the rear of a Golf, Polo, or Passat

These are not bulbs to slide into a socket, but full modules, including the lens and electronics. They replicate the geometry of the group's plates and fit into their original location without play or shims. The light emitted is a pure xenon-type white, without a purple tint, matching LED lights or recently refurbished optics. For many owners, this Golf LED license plate light is the final detail in a complete lighting upgrade.

18 SMD 3528 per module, IP68, and integrated load resistors

Each plate features eighteen SMD 3528 diodes for a power output of 5 W and a color temperature of 6500 K. The manufacturer claims 3000 lumens, a figure to be taken as a marketing point rather than a measurement: remember above all that these high-brightness LED modules illuminate far beyond the halogen they replace. The deciding factor on a group vehicle remains the electronics: load resistors and a Canbus control unit are integrated, preventing the blown bulb fault code on the onboard computer. The sealing is rated IP68, with resistance to temperature fluctuations and vibrations.

• Set of 2 complete plates — both sides treated together for a symmetrical look.
• Canbus license plate lighting without errors — integrated load resistors, no fault message on the onboard computer.
• 6500K xenon white — the shade that matches modern LED lights and parking lights.
• Rated IP68 sealing — designed for a module exposed to spray all year round.
• Wiring-free plug-and-play installation — the original connector plugs directly back in.
• Wide Volkswagen, Skoda, and Seat coverage — the three brands share these plates on many models.

Replacing the license plate lighting on your Golf or Polo

On most of the affected models, the plate is released by pushing it sideways from the outside of the tailgate or trunk lid: it tilts toward you, the connector is unplugged, and the new module is plugged in identically. No wiring changes, no stripping. Check the ignition before permanently re-clipping it. On an older vehicle, the clips of the original plate can sometimes be brittle: the license plate light removal is then done without forcing, using a plastic tool to help the clip.

Which Volkswagen, Skoda, and Seat models are covered?

The manufacturer lists Golf 4 1997-2005, Golf 5 2003-2008, Golf 6 from 2008, Lupo 1998-2005, Scirocco from 2008, Polo 9N 2001-2009 and Polo 6R from 2009, Passat B6 3C 2005-2010, Passat CC from 2008, Phaeton from 2002, New Beetle II from 2006 and EOS from 2006. Within the group, Skoda Superb 3T and 3T4, Seat Altea XL 2006-2015, Exeo 2008-2013, Ibiza 2008-2013, Leon 2 2005-2012 and Leon 3 from 2012 are also mentioned. This list of Volkswagen license plate light compatibility is provided as a guide: compare the shape of your plate and its connector before ordering.

The Volkswagen Group LED lighting, our most extensive range

Golf, Polo, Passat, Leon, Octavia: these are the vehicles for which we are asked for the most lighting parts, and we have built this range accordingly, reference by reference and generation by generation. A module sold as universal helps no one. If you are unsure about the LED plate suitable for your Volkswagen, our French-speaking team is here before purchase.

Finish the rear of your Volkswagen properly: order your pair of 6500 K LED plates.

Type: LED license plate lighting modules (set of 2)
Manufacturer reference: 25767
Compatible brand / model: Volkswagen Golf 4, Golf 5, Golf 6, Polo 9N, Polo 6R, Passat B6, Passat CC, Lupo, Scirocco, Phaeton, New Beetle II, EOS — Skoda Superb 3T and 3T4 — Seat Altea XL, Exeo, Ibiza, Leon 2, Leon 3
Years: 1997 to 2015 depending on the model — to be checked depending on the version
Number of LEDs: 18 SMD 3528 per module
Power: 5 W
Color temperature: 6500 K, xenon white
Luminous flux: 3000 lm claimed by the manufacturer
Voltage: 12 V
Error management: integrated load resistors and Canbus unit
Sealing: rated IP68
Weight: 52 g
Package contents: 2 license plate lights
Installation: direct installation, without wiring or modification