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Check by VIN: WVWZZZ1KZ4B068628Volkswagen Golf 2004

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 · V GENERATION/TYP 1K · 2004

Volkswagen Golf
2004

1.9 diesel · FWD · Ручна / Manual

Listing activeKyivEurope
Volkswagen Golf, photos from the listing
Asking price
2 300 $
−2 450 $ to the market median
Mileage
300 000 km
1 readings in the history
History in Ukraine
2 owners
2 operations · since 06.2022
Needs attention2
Mileage300 000 kmabove the same-age median (240 000 km) · +25% Recalls6 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues3
Owners2 owners in UkraineNo frequent resales Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: Germany · VOLKSWAGEN AG
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceBelow market−2 450 $ to the market median
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First — what affects the decision

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

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage higher than typical

300 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+25% to медіани 240 000 km), на 9% below 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

6 campaigns for Volkswagen Golf 2004. By model and 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 / LEVELCAR REPORT

How the car looks now

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

Current look

6 photos listing
Shown 5 of 6.
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Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Year 2004

Imported from abroad and registered

AI1834OI · Kyiv Oblast · private person · GREY

Sold to a new owner

AI7217OK · Kyiv Oblast · private person · GREY

Listing (active)

Today

price $2 300 · 300 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

2owners in Ukraine
2registration operations
2plates in records · 1 change
01
Private person

20.06.2022 → 20.08.2022 · 2 mo

Kyiv Oblast

02
Private person Current

20.08.2022 → now · 4 y 1 mo

Kyiv Oblast

Registration operations · 2

DateOperation
20.08.2022Sold to a new owner
20.06.2022Imported from abroad and registered
No frequent owner changes or companies among owners in Ukraine.
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Market price

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

Price is lower than usual for similar cars: cheaper than 100% of listings.

Below market
Asking price2 300 $this car
Median of similar listings4 750 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−2 450 $cheaper than the market median · −51,6%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 1 cheaper than this car, 99 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−19%2001
−11%2002
−13%2003
this car's year2004
+2%2005
+16%2006
+18%2007

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −13% · year newer — +2%.

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What the mileage says

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

Mileage300 000 kmin the listing
For age+25%to the same-age median (240 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

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Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
300 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 60 000 km more · +25%
240 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 22 years
this car has 30 000 km less · −9%
330 000 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
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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 year875 $≈ 3 257 ₴/mo
Depreciation10,4% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
27%10 684 ₴≈ $238
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 1,9 l
26%10 000 ₴≈ $222
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
24%9 400 ₴≈ $209
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 22 y)
15%6 000 ₴≈ $133
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
8%3 000 ₴≈ $67
39 084 ₴≈ $870total per year · ≈ 3 257 ₴/mo (≈ $72/mo) 73% cash27% depreciation
28 400 ₴≈ $632cash costs · ≈ 2 367 ₴/mo (≈ $53/mo)everything except depreciation
10 684 ₴≈ $238depreciation · ≈ 890 ₴/mo (≈ $20/mo)10,4% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: asking price 2 300 $ · rate 44,66 ₴/$

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Value over time

Five years back and ahead from asking price 2 300 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast
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Wanted

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

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Status
As of07.10.2026check date
PlateAI7217OKVIN WVWZZZ1KZ4B068628
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Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Volkswagen Golf 2004

WVWZZZ1KZ4B068628
RegionEurope1st character: W
CountryGermanyWMI WVW · Volkswagen
Model year200410th character: 4
PlantB11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3WVW · WMImanufacturer and countryGermany · Volkswagen
  2. 4–8ZZZ1K · VDSbody, engine, trimGolf
  3. 9Z · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 104 · year code2004
  5. 11B · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17068628 · 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 year6 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 / V generation/Typ 1K
Year / age2004 / 22 years
Engine1.9 l · diesel
Power / driveFWD
Gearbox / body / colourРучна / Manual / HATCHBACK / Grey
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Recall campaigns

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

6 campaigns for Volkswagen Golf 2004

by model and year
Exterior lighting · 3Engine and coolingFuel systemBrakes
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№ 04V586000check VIN
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Campaign description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL PUMPS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPER FASTENER, WHICH COULD ALLOW DIESEL FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE PUMP.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Brakes№ 07E023000check VIN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Campaign description

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

Fix: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

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.

A dealer confirms by VIN whether the campaign applies to this car (version, trim) and whether it was completed.
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Data completeness

What the report is based on — as of 07.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine2 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 10.08.2026data available
  • Events with scene photosnot found
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 07.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available

Owner history is available only in Ukraine; foreign history not established.

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 2004 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Volkswagen Golf 2004: VIN WVWZZZ1KZ4B068628, model year 2004, mileage 300k km, дизель engine, ручна / manual gearbox and an asking price of $2,300. 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 — budget for maintenance and inspect the body and anti-corrosion treatment carefully. High mileage — check the service history and the condition of the engine and gearbox. Diesel — check the fuel system and the DPF condition.

Market position

Based on current data, 50 similar offers were found for the Volkswagen Golf 2004 (same model and year). Market prices range from $2,300 to $7,500 with a median of $4,725, and this offer is about 52% below the market estimate (this car's estimate ≈ $4,751). 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 abnormally low — higher risk of hidden problems, inspect thoroughly. Many analogues on the market — easy to compare prices and pick the best offer. Sale speed is assessed separately. Wide price spread — the final value depends heavily on trim, condition and mileage.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 2, transfers — 1, plate changes — 1, years in the registry — 4. The latest recorded operation: Sold to a new owner on 2022-08-20. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: A moderate number of owners (2) — typical for the car’s age. The plate was changed 1 time(s) — check that this does not hide separate episodes of the history.