License Plate Screws

Just got a 99 Jetta and need the correct screws to mount the rear license plate. the guy I got it from had some random machine screws. I was wondering if anyone knew what the correct screws/bolts or VW part number is? my plate flaps around on the wrongs screws

I put a license plate cover and TDI club border plate on mine. My screws then became to short so I ran up to Home Depot or Lowes and just took the screws with me so you know the right threads and picked up some longer ones. Kory

Any idea what size/thread count the screw you bought from home depot are? the screws I have in there now are hex head sheet metal screws! they hardly fit in the holes at all. My license plate actually fell off yesterday when I was closing my trunk! I could always go to Home Depot and guess, but I wanted some where to start. If you know whay you are using, great. if not, I just guess. thanks for your help.

M6x10

This may seem odd but on my 03 Golf I had no holes for the license plate. I had to drill them myself and only have the license plate attached with the top two screws. The reason this was not done at the dealer is that I didn't have a plate when I picked up the car. Drove around with an In Transit sticker until I got a plate.

Are you sure you didn't have holes? The original post talks about the rear plate, not the front. The rear holes are part of the trunk/hatch.

I'm sure that I didn't have any holes. My plate is located in a moulding in the rear bumper (Golf not Jetta). Front plates are not required in Alberta.