Hatchback
Volkswagen Golf
The Volkswagen Golf is the benchmark compact hatchback, globally recognized for setting the standard in build quality, driving dynamics, and everyday practicality across several generations.
Produced 1997–2008. The chassis code decides the engine, drive type and — critically — the manufacture years customs will count. Pick the exact code below for full specs, dimensions and import eligibility.
Golf chassis codes
ChassisEngineDisplacementYearsDrive
WVWZZZ1J1.8T 20V (AUM)1,781 cc1997–20032WD (FF)Full specs →WVWZZZ1K2.0 TFSI (BWA)1,984 cc2003–20082WD (FF)Full specs →WVWZZZ1J
Engine
1.8T 20V (AUM)
Displacement
1,781 cc
Years
1997–2003
Drive
2WD (FF)
WVWZZZ1K
Engine
2.0 TFSI (BWA)
Displacement
1,984 cc
Years
2003–2008
Drive
2WD (FF)
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The chassis plate (usually in the engine bay or door sill) starts with the code above. If you only have a photo of the car, search the catalog and we'll narrow it down.
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Two Golf codes can differ by a decade of production. Open the exact code to see manufacture-year decoding and eligibility for your destination country.