VNT-17 upgrade turbo BEW

I am debating swapping my turbo out as it is off the car and my original turbo has some wheel damage and some slight shaft play; So...

Anyone know if this is really a VNT 17 turbo (GT1749v)

http://www.turbomaster.info/eng/applications/778445-0001.php

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Garrett-778445-5001-GT1749V-Turbo-Upgrade-for-VW-1-9L-TDI-/202441620968



Not looking at price just the turbo itself as theres a local mechanic selling a GT179v for $700 with everything needed to bolt onto BEW


I just need help as im not knowledgeable when it comes to turbos

As far as I am aware, the GT1749V is actually a VNT15. The real VNT17 is the GT1749VB, which is OEM on the PD150 ARL engine. There is also the GT1749VA, OEM on the PD130 ASZ engine.

If you haven't purchased a turbo yet, here are some newer generation turbos to consider, since I hate to say it, but the VNT-17 turbo is probably a 15 year old turbo by now.

The latest generation turbo I would recommend going with is a GTD1752VRK or some shops have installed a larger compressor for a little more top end power.

Here are a few shops that offer them.
http://www.turbo-upgrade.com/produse/gtd1752vrk-with-manifold-for-19tdi-2wd/2136/

https://gottuned.com/product/gtd1752vrk-billet-wheel-hybrid-turbo-vacuum-converted-and-welded-onto-stock-1-9-2-0tdi/

https://www.mecevo.com/parts/garrett_turbo_gtd1756vrk_with_77_billet_wheel.html

https://gottuned.com/product/gtd1756vrk-billet-wheel-gen-ii-hybrid-turbo-vacuum-converted-and-welded-onto-stock-1-9-2-0tdi/

https://www.darkmattertuning.co.uk/products/garrett-gtd1756vrk-turbo-on-cast-manifold-1-9-2-0-8v-tdi

Then you have the GTB1756VK turbo which is 2 generations behind the GTD series turbo, but is a big step up from a VNT-17 or even a VNT-17/22.
http://www.turbo-upgrade.com/produse/gtb1756vk-for-19tdi/2140/

https://profidiesel.net/turbo-kits/37-profidiesel-turbo-kit-for-19tdi-gtb1756vk-gtb2260vk-mk4-golf-a3.html

https://profidiesel.net/turbo-kits/53-profidiesel-turbo-kit-19tdi-mk4-platform.html

https://gottuned.com/product/gtb1756vk-billet-wheel-hybrid-turbo-vacuum-converted-and-welded-onto-stock-1-9-2-0tdi/

https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/left-hand-drive-lhd-gtb1756vk-budget-turbo-kit.html

These turbos will work with your car with just a tune, but will allow you to add some mods along the way should you wanna increase the power your car has. In my opinion it's a great way to futureproof your car, so pick the turbo that fits your budget and enjoy the additional power.