Yes, should be.
Sared's VIN explained :

1 VW GG 9 17 9 B V 086616

1 = USA
V = Volkswagen
W = Passenger Car (VW)
G = Body style
G = Diesel engine
17 = Golf 1
9 = Manufacturer's Internal Code
B = 1981
V = Westmoreland, PA. (USA)
086616 = s/n

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