Fitted some Skoda Rapid LED number plate lights yesterday (see photo for code number) They needed the tiniest little bit trimmed from either side (red arrows) to fit properly.

 

the connector is in a different place but easy to unlock with a flat screwdriver blade (sorry for the crap focus)

 

 

Once fitted a quick code change via OBDeleven for the LED lights as per the VCDS sticky thread and everything works without error messages. the light is much better - will try and get a darkness picture for reference

Agreed these look miles better! I fitted mine the other way around and they didn't need anything trimming off. They look more than bright enough for lighting up the number plate at night.

i tried both ways with no success until i used a craft knife to trim the vertical sliver off each side

what benefit do these offer over the oem lights?

Looks. They just look better, to some people. 

A white LED rear numberplate light looks more modern, standard yellow-ish numberplate lights have been around for decades.

I want a LED for Octavia without need for VCDS coding.

5 minutes ago, Croat said:

I want a LED for Octavia without need for VCDS coding.

 

The advice is to use VCDS/OBDeleven etc to code properly or don't bother doing it at all.