Description
The Mishimoto License Plate Relocation Kit (MMLP-MK8-22) tackles a problem unique to the 2022+ VW MK8 GTI: a front license plate mounted dead-center in the grille, choking airflow and adding drag. Machined from high-strength 6061-aluminum and finished with an anodized black shaft and powder-coated black bracket, this kit relocates your plate off to the side, angled to follow your bumper’s contours, so your radiator and intercooler finally get the air they need.
Beyond restoring airflow, this Mishimoto relocation kit is built around a direct, no-drill installation. It mounts straight to the OEM front tow hook location, meaning there are no permanent modifications to your bumper and no compromise to the factory look. The angled design not only clears space in the grille but also helps reduce wind resistance at speed, while the durable, corrosion-resistant black finish keeps it looking factory-clean. It’s a simple upgrade that solves a real functional issue while giving your MK8’s front end a cleaner, plate-free grille appearance.
Vehicle Applications
This License Plate Relocation Kit is engineered specifically for the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Volkswagen Golf R, both 2.0L L4 (EA888 Evo 4) models built from 2022 through 2025. It mounts to the OEM front tow hook location on these MK8 chassis vehicles and does not interfere with the operation of parking sensors in either mounting configuration.
Features
- Direct fit for 2022+ Volkswagen GTI MK8
- Installs in under 15 minutes
- Eliminates the need to drill holes in your front bumper
- Mounts to OEM front tow hook location with no permanent modifications required
- Includes all necessary hardware for installation, including stainless-steel license plate screws
- Fabricated from high-strength 6061 aluminum
- Angled to follow the contours of the bumper and reduce wind resistance
- Anodized black shaft and powder-coated black plate bracket for a durable, corrosion-resistant finish
- Allows full airflow to radiator and intercooler
- Does not interfere with parking sensor operation in either mounting configuration
- Backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Brand: Mishimoto
- Part Number: MMLP-MK8-22
- Material: 6061-Aluminum
- Color/Finish: Black, Powder Coated (bracket) / Anodized (shaft)
- Thread Size: Reverse Thread
- Length: 7.09 inches
- Overall Height: 5.39 inches
- Universal or Specific Fit: Specific
- Illuminated: No
- Kit Includes: (1) License Plate Relocation Kit, (1) Hardware Pack, (1) License Plate Frame, Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does the Mishimoto MMLP-MK8-22 License Plate Relocation Kit fit?
It is designed specifically for the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Volkswagen Golf R, both 2.0L L4 (EA888 Evo 4) engine, model years 2022 through 2025.
Does this kit require drilling into the bumper?
No. The kit mounts to the OEM front tow hook location, eliminating the need to drill holes in your front bumper and requiring no permanent modifications.
What material is the relocation kit made from?
It is fabricated from high-strength 6061-aluminum, with an anodized black shaft and a powder-coated black plate bracket for a durable, corrosion-resistant finish.
Will relocating the plate affect my parking sensors?
No, the kit does not interfere with the operation of parking sensors in either mounting configuration on the 2022+ Volkswagen GTI MK8.
What is included in the box?
The kit includes one License Plate Relocation Kit, one Hardware Pack, one License Plate Frame, and it is backed by the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
How long does installation take?
The Mishimoto License Plate Relocation Kit installs in under 15 minutes.
âš WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
