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Check by VIN: WVWZZZ1JZYW286149Volkswagen Golf 2000

What the VIN tells us: country and plant of manufacture, model year, factory specs and manufacturer recalls — plus registration history and the market price.

Market data updated 01.10.2026

Cars / Volkswagen / GolfFree report · 07.10.2026
VOLKSWAGEN · GOLF · IV GENERATION/TYP 1J · 2000
Volkswagen Golf
2000

LPG пропан-бутан / petrol · FWD · Ручна / Manual

Listing activeLvivEurope
Volkswagen Golf, photos from the listing
Asking price
4 250 $
+350 $ to the market median
Mileage
410 000 km
1 readings in the history
Needs attention2
Mileage410 000 kmabove the same-age median (299 000 km) · +37% Recalls8 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues1
VINValidDecodes as: Germany · VOLKSWAGEN AG
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceAbove market+350 $ to the market median
02 / LEVELCAR REPORT

First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage higher than typical

410 000 km — higher than typical mileage для однорічок на ринку (+37% to медіани 299 000 km), на 5% above the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Listing, mileage records, same-age market.

What it means
Wear of components and suspension above average; not a sign of a fault.

Unknown: Condition of components — statistics don't show it.

Grounds in the section below →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

8 campaigns for Volkswagen Golf, model year 2000. By model and model year, not by VIN.

What it means
Some campaigns may have been completed or may not apply to this car's version or trim.

Unknown: Applicability to the VIN and completion status.

Grounds in the section below →
03 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Price above market range

Listing 4 250 $ with a range of 2 860–4 228 $. Listing тієї ж model and year.

What it means
Price is higher than comparable cars unless condition or trim explains the difference.

Unknown: Condition and trim of cars in the sample.

Grounds in the section below →
03 / LEVELCAR REPORT

How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

7 photos listing
Shown 5 of 7.
04 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2000

Listing (active)

Today

price $4 250 · 410 000 km · listing active

05 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Market price

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

Price is higher than usual for similar cars: pricier than 76% of listings.

Above market
Asking price4 250 $this car
Median of similar listings3 900 $the same model, close years
Difference from median+350 $pricier than the market median · +9%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 76 are cheaper than this car, 24 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−37%1997
−8%1998
+1%1999
this car's year2000
+14%2001
+21%2002
+18%2003

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — +1% · year newer — +14%.

06 / LEVELCAR REPORT

What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage410 000 kmin the listing
For age+37%to the same-age median (299 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

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Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
410 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 111 000 km more · +37%
299 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 26 years
this car has 20 000 km more · +5%
390 000 km
this cardifference with the car

What will confirm the mileage

  1. 1Service records with date, mileage and VINshow how the mileage grew between services
  2. 2Service invoices with odometer readingsindependent dated points, not dependent on the listing
  3. 3Mileage readings from electronic units (workshop diagnostics)control units store their own mileage value
08 / LEVELCAR REPORT

What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year766 $≈ 2 868 ₴/mo
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine typical displacement
29%10 000 ₴≈ $223
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
27%9 400 ₴≈ $210
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 26 y)
19%6 686 ₴≈ $149
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
17%5 731 ₴≈ $128
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
8%2 600 ₴≈ $58
34 417 ₴≈ $767total per year · ≈ 2 868 ₴/mo (≈ $64/mo) 83% cash17% depreciation
28 686 ₴≈ $639cash costs · ≈ 2 391 ₴/mo (≈ $53/mo)everything except depreciation
5 731 ₴≈ $128depreciation · ≈ 478 ₴/mo (≈ $11/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: asking price 4 250 $ · rate 44,95 ₴/$

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Value over time

Five years back and ahead from asking price 4 250 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast
10 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Wanted

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

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Status
As of07.10.2026check date
VINWVWZZZ1JZYW286149
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Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Volkswagen Golf 2000

WVWZZZ1JZYW286149
RegionEurope1st character: W
CountryGermanyWMI WVW · Volkswagen
Model year200010th character: Y
PlantW11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3WVW · WMImanufacturer and countryGermany · Volkswagen
  2. 4–8ZZZ1J · VDSbody, engine, trimGolf
  3. 9Z · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 10Y · year code2000
  5. 11W · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17286149 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format (the check digit is not used outside the Americas)Decodes as: Germany · VOLKSWAGEN AGValid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year8 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

Make / model / generationVolkswagen / Golf / IV generation/Typ 1J
Year / age2000 / 26 years
EngineLPG пропан-бутан / petrol
Power / driveFWD
Gearbox / body / colourРучна / Manual / Blue
12 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Recall campaigns

Manufacturer service campaigns for the model and year — not by VIN.

8 campaigns for Volkswagen Golf 2000

by model and year
Exterior lighting · 4Engine and coolingFuel systemSuspensionEquipment
Engine and cooling№ 14E007000check VIN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Campaign description

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

Fix: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Exterior lighting№ 09E012000check VIN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Campaign description

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Exterior lighting№ 09E025000check VIN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Campaign description

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

Fuel system№ 05V154000check VIN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Campaign description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND DOUBLE-LAYER FUEL TANKS, TENSION ON THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP SUPPLY NIPPLE TO CRACK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LEAK.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE FOR TENSION, AND INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP SUPPLY NIPPLE FOR CRACKING. IF NECESSARY THE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Exterior lighting№ 07V063000check VIN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Campaign description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

Exterior lighting№ 04V584000check VIN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
Campaign description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF DISTORTION AND MATERIAL TRANSFER OF THE CONTACTS OF CERTAIN HAZARD SWITCH RELAYS WHICH OCCURS DUE TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOAD FROM HIGHER WATTAGE TURN SIGNAL BULBS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Suspension№ 00V280000check VIN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Campaign description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF TWO BRACKETS USED TO BOLT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE TO THE BODY STRUCTURE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED SUFFICIENTLY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRACKET AND IF THE WELDING IS INSUFFICIENT, WILL REPLACE THE CONTROL ARM.

Equipment№ 02V244000check VIN
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Campaign description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY MARKINGS, AND THEIR LOCATION AND USE BE DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL.

Fix: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALSO ONE SET OF FOUR GUIDANCE FIXTURES INTENDED TO USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD SEATS EQUIPPED WITH RIGID OR SEMI-RIGID LOWER ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENTS. ALSO ENCLOSED WILL BE FOUR DECALS TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND A TEMPLATE FOR ATTACHING THE DECALS TO THE LOWER SEAT BACKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.

A dealer confirms by VIN whether the campaign applies to this car (version, trim) and whether it was completed.
13 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Data completeness

What the report is based on — as of 07.10.2026.

  • Listingfirst recorded 10.08.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 07.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available

Dated mileage readings: only 1 — rollback check is limited.

«No accidents» — the seller's claim, no independent confirmation.

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Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Volkswagen Golf 2000 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Volkswagen Golf 2000: VIN WVWZZZ1JZYW286149, production year 2000, mileage 410k km, газ пропан-бутан / petrol engine, manual gearbox and an asking price of $4,250. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Insight: The car is over 15 years old — running costs are higher; the key inspection points are the body and anti-corrosion treatment. High mileage — service history and the condition of the engine and gearbox are decisive. LPG is indicated — the legality of the installation and the registered conversion matter.

Market position

Based on current data, 43 similar offers were found for the Volkswagen Golf 2000 (same model and year). Market prices range from $2,300 to $9,999 with a median of $3,725, and this offer is about 14% above the market estimate (this car's estimate ≈ $3,735). This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history and possible bargaining.

Insight: The price is above the market estimate — trim or condition should explain the gap. Many analogues on the market — prices are easy to compare. Sale speed is assessed separately. Wide price spread — the final value depends heavily on trim, condition and mileage.