I asked for the VIN on that van posted here:
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ctd/1430195580.html

<http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ctd/1430195580.html>It's an inaccurate VIN.
18 characters rather than 17.
I wrote Dan back asking why he provided an inaccurate VIN.

Bob

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Dan Middleton <touringcarinc@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Subject: RE: 1988 VW Vanagon 34k Original Miles - $6500 (Stallings)
To: "mtbiker62@gmail.com" <mtbiker62@gmail.com>

here is the vin

WV24YB0253JHO38087

Robert Stevens wrote:
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> Can you please provide a VIN # so I can run a CARFAX on this van?
> Thanks,
> bob
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