MK5 GOLF GLS

[Chedburn]

Hi everyone. I'm looking at a Mk5 GTI tomorrow, its a european import (UK spec) but on HPI check it comes up as a Golf GLs.
Does anyone know if the Golf GLs is the same as the GTI in Europe?
Cheers!

[StuF]

My first golf GTI was an import from Ireland
Was UK spec apparently although it didn't come with the standard fit climate control just a sunroof with NO air con at all  and the V5C incorrectly displayed 5 door instead of 3 door and it was listed as a GT
All fixed easily enough with a couple of dealer letters to the dvla

If you aren't sure or particularly familiar with the model isn't there anyone more experienced you could take with you?

[StuF]

Also UK spec can vary wildly depending on options specced when the car was ordered - everything from xenon lights, armrests, leather seats, headunit/speaker options and so on

[Chedburn]

Cheers for the info!

Yeah the spec is definitely like a GTI - 2.0t, Tartan seats, DSG, highline dash, Monza alloys etc etc

Just wanted to make sure there weren't any variances of the 2.0t, or a "Budget gti". I couldn't find any info on google about a mk5 GLS.

I will find out tomorrow and let you know!

[lukemk5gti]

My first golf GTI was an import from Ireland
Was UK spec apparently although it didn't come with the standard fit climate control just a sunroof with NO air con at all  and the V5C incorrectly displayed 5 door instead of 3 door and it was listed as a GT
All fixed easily enough with a couple of dealer letters to the dvla

If you aren't sure or particularly familiar with the model isn't there anyone more experienced you could take with you?

I had a similar issue only the other way around, a UK full spec imported to Ireland. Registered again as a GT.

I called up the revenue there and then before buying the car and they sorted it out for me.

Don't take the risk, bring a GTI owner with you and call your local car tax office.