Where do I find the VIN plate?

[Peter Jones]

Plate or chassis number? If it's an import it might not have the plate but it should still have the chassis number in either of the locations above

[Hern]

The VIN is put by the manufacturer in Germany or when the vehicle is manufacturer.
The VIN plate in placed usually when the vehicle comes to Australia.
Hence, VIN and VIN plate are two separate items.
The VIN is stamped into the body under the rain cover and usually other 'secret places'. The VIN plate (ie compliance plate) is on the left suspension tower.
The VIN identifies the vehicle. The VIN plate just means VW complianced the vehicles to Australian Design Rules at month/year the VIN plate was fitted. There is also usually a 'build date' plate next to the compliance plate. The month/year it was built is here and is usually a few months before the compliance plate month/year.
Don't worry if a compliance plate is not fitted as vehicles without compliance plates can be registered - as least in NSW. Previous registration history helps solve any issues. The registering Authority just needs toinsure it is registering the correct vehicle, not a rebirth (eg stolen of written off vehicle).

[gldgti]

Yes well if you are ordering parts, you need VW's chassis number, which is the stamped number in the locations noted

[sports racer]

I've found the letters/numbers stamped into the driver side turrett, I can feel the raised lettering under the paint so if there's any problems I'll grind the paint off. There's nothing in the raintray.

On all my other Golfs I'm pretty certain there was a VIN plate that was riveted to the slam panel, this MK1 has nothing.

Ordering parts? I think I once ordered parts back in the 80's.

[Neilmk1gti]

what is the motor in this?

[sports racer]

Was registered with a KR (1.8 16v), I'll be putting in my 9a this weekend (2.0 16v).

NSW rego ran out 22 Nov 2014 so I've got another month to get it through rego without having to get it pink slipped.

[Neilmk1gti]

and what is happening with the KR?

[sports racer]

I'm thinking it would make a good boat anchor.





That's why I got the car for a good price. Going from 3rd to 4th at max revs but getting 2nd can do that to an engine.

[Neilmk1gti]

damn...i thought it was this...i saw it for sale i think....i was thinking if it was only piston damage i would take it, set of pistons, some throttle bodies....but looks like too much head damage for what i want to get involved with

and your in NSW so i cant pick it up

[sports racer]

And I've just bought it with no plans to sell.