Volkswagen Golf
WVWZZZ1JZStock varies — page stays liveThis variant designation specifically encompasses longer-run fourth-generation platform spin-offs, including the Golf Variant (estate) and high-performance models featuring the 20-valve turbocharged petrol engine.
Engine
1.8T AUM
Displacement
1,781 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
5MT / 5AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Volkswagen Golf — representative 4th Gen (Mk4 Variant / Special Editions) imageChassis variants of the Golf
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
WVWZZZ1J1.9 TDI ALH1,896 ccFF5MT / 4ATWVWZZZ1JZ1.8T AUM1,781 ccFF5MT / 5AT
WVWZZZ1K2.0 TDI BKD1,968 ccFF6MT / 6DSGDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,397 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,485 mm
Weight
1,320 kg
Shipping volume
11.33 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
WVWZZZ1JZ1XXXXXXAug 2000 – Jul 20012001 Model Year (1)
WVWZZZ1JZ2XXXXXXAug 2001 – Jul 20022002 Model Year (2)
WVWZZZ1JZ3XXXXXXAug 2002 – Jul 20032003 Model Year (3)
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This WVWZZZ1JZ was produced 1999–2006; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the WVWZZZ1JZ
How does the 1.8T AUM engine differ from the older AGU engine?
The AUM features an electronic throttle (drive-by-wire), variable valve timing (VVT) on the intake cam, and a K03s turbocharger, allowing for cleaner emissions and easier electronic tuning.