is it a gti?

[carrie]

is there any way of telling a gti from chassis number. have 88 cabriolet 1.8i. previous owners have insured it as gti but v5 model designation is very vague.
thankyou

[richandhazel]

This any help?

http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/VW_VIN.shtml

[carrie]

thanks,
the vin information confirmed a ew things, worryingly though according to the sites it is a 3door camper and a cabriolet, the chassis vin on mine does not relate to an available engine.
will have to go to a vw dealer probably.
thanks for your help.