VW Golf - How can I find out the exact model of my car

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Tue 4 Feb 2014 19:38
VW Golf - How can I find out the exact model of my car - mrjohnwatts

I've just bought a Golf from my friend and I'm not sure of the exact model to tell my insurers. I've tried to check using the licence plate and it comes up as a Golf E SDi, but on the engine there is a TDi badge. I've also tried to check the VIN no but that is inconclusive too.

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Tue 4 Feb 2014 20:46
VW Golf - How can I find out the exact model of my car - elekie&a/c doctor
The info on the v5 registration document should give adequate details.
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Tue 4 Feb 2014 20:48
VW Golf - How can I find out the exact model of my car - RT
The info on the v5 registration document should give adequate details.

The V5C will only have technical details - sales model description is often cut very short.

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Tue 4 Feb 2014 20:49
VW Golf - How can I find out the exact model of my car - A3 A4

Have a look at the V5 and check the engine number, the first three letters will give the VW engine type, then check it here..

vag-codes.info/vag-engines

SDI engine info here..

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/SDI_(engine)

Edited by A3 A4 on 04/02/2014 at 20:58

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