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Volkswagen Polo

WVWZZZ9NStock varies — page stays live

The fourth-generation Polo introduced the distinctive round quad headlights design, sharing its PQ24 platform with the SEAT Ibiza and Škoda Fabia. A major facelift (9N3) in 2005 brought back unified headlight clusters.

Engine
1.4 16V
Displacement
1,390 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Volkswagen Polo WVWZZZ9NVolkswagen Polo — representative 4th Gen (9N/9N3) image

Chassis variants of the Polo

WVWZZZ9N1.4 16V1,390 ccFF5MT / 4AT
WVWZZZ6R1.2 TSI1,197 ccFF6MT / 7DSG

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
3,897 mm
Width
1,650 mm
Height
1,465 mm
Weight
1,060 kg
Shipping volume
9.42 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
9NXXXXXXNov 2001 – Apr 2005Pre-facelift (Round Headlights)
9N3XXXXXXMay 2005 – May 2009Facelift (Single-unit Headlights)

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This WVWZZZ9N was produced 2001–2009; 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 WVWZZZ9N

What are the common issues with the Polo 9N?
Common issues include failing front suspension control arm bushings, power steering pump electrical faults, and fragile electric window regulators.
What is the difference between 9N and 9N3?
The 9N features twin round headlights, while the 9N3 is the facelifted model introduced in 2005 featuring a restyled front end with single-unit headlights and updated rear lights.