Can anyone help me with the following - that section of the VIN that is 1Z3, 1Z4 OR 1Z5 - what does this relate to and what is the difference between the above three

For the record. My car VIN includes 1Z4 and is a 2.0pd L & K Octy estate.

And a totally unrelated question -VAG-COM or VCDS - I'm thinking that I might invest. Ross-tech feature a cheaper version called the MICRO-CAN which is for cars based on the mk5 Golf platform. I believe that includes my car but that said, having had a look at the U.K distributor sites they only seem to list the KEY series of USB HEX-CAN (I think I have remembered this correctly). Only the latter is any good for my car and appears to be the fullblow bells and whistles pro jobby.

So - would the Micro-Can be good enough?? Indeed is it available in this country as no-one seems to have it on their site or should I resist the temptation to be tight and just splash out on the full monty. As far as the latter goes - I will only ever be using it on my 2.0pd until such time as I trade it in which won't be for at least 4-5 years, in which case would the more expensive interface be out of date anyway???

Any advice appreciated

You have a 1Z chassis.

MicroCAN is entirely suitable for your car.

The "4" seems to suggest it was made in 2004 according to the info posted by Stu in another thread - http://briskoda.net/reference-materials/octavia-1z-vin-number-overview/78258/

Is this the case? Your post says 2.0 L&K (presumably 140HP) but your details to the left of it say 130HP Elegance

The "4" seems to suggest it was made in 2004 according to the info posted by Stu in another thread - http://briskoda.net/reference-materials/octavia-1z-vin-number-overview/78258/

Is this the case? Your post says 2.0 L&K (presumably 140HP) but your details to the left of it say 130HP Elegance

duh . . I'm such a dope. I need to change that!! I p/exd the 130 for my L & K . . . I sure hope it wasn't made in 2004 - I've only just registered it as brand new having bought it from Rainworth:eek:

I won't charge headlong into buying this kit but I'm sure there will be plenty of stuff on here to read through, learn and then make an informed choice.

Thanks anyway.

One problem I have been having is driving up a small ramp into my garage in a smooth and controlled way. At least I've sussed this - turn the ESP off. Makes life soooo much easier. The problem was that each time I applied the brake in order to stop and check I wasn't about to rip off the mirrors, the wretched discs were grabbing and not releasing immediately - made for a series of staccato lurches into the garage instead of a smooth operation with me feathering the brakes - turn the ESP off and the Hill Hold function is cancelled - life suddenly becomes so much easier!!!

The "4" seems to suggest it was made in 2004 according to the info posted by Stu in another thread - http://briskoda.net/reference-materials/octavia-1z-vin-number-overview/78258/

Is this the case? Your post says 2.0 L&K (presumably 140HP) but your details to the left of it say 130HP Elegance

You've slightly misread the list Andy.

1Z-88013876

The - is in place of some digits, so it might 1Zxxx88013876

You've slightly misread the list Andy.

1Z-88013876

The - is in place of some digits, so it might 1Zxxx88013876

Phew!!!- had me worried there for a moment!! Still, I wouldn't be surprised if she's been parked up on an airfield somewhere for a while but not for 5 years hopefully!