Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo technical data
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Is Volkswagen Polo a reliable car?
Overall, the reliability of the Volkswagen Polo is average. The number of defects found on the Volkswagen Polo during the annual technical checkups is about average for a car of its age.
Based on annual roadworthiness tests results, the Volkswagen Polo generation produced from 1994 to 1999 received the highest reliability ratings, while the models produced from 2001 to 2005 had the lowest reliability ratings, reliability scores vary quite significantly between generations of Volkswagen Polo. For more information, check the respective generation information.
Volkswagen Polo reviews
Total 25 Volkswagen Polo owner reviews
Pros: A small, comfortable, relatively affordable, if driving one or two persons. From front very similar to Golf.
Cons: The worst car I had. Fuel consumption doubles with four passengers. In two years had been replaced all essential elements. Karmically - turbine ended immediately after warranty. Flywheel every 50 000 km. At 80 kmh noise is impressive. Strangely rust - but not on edges or corners, but doors exactly on center. Funny - chromed details rust hard.
| Purchase year: | 2015 new car) | Owned for | 120`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 4.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 5550 € (~ 2775 € per year) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Very warm car in autumn/winter, excellent lights, very brisk
Cons: Something is always breaking, if it's not the window wipers, you can't open the petrol tank or the boot! Almost impossible to pass the MOT because of CO2, repair as you like, change the sensors at a VW centre. High road tax for such low mileage and power!
| Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 6 years) | Owned for | 30`000 kilometers (4 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.5 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Low fuel consumption, no expensive suspension parts, low tax.
Cons: The engine is not the most successful. I was "lucky", the paint peels and falls off in pieces, as usual in a new VW, the Golf 4 was a much better car, both the engine lasted and the paint didn't fall off in pieces.
| Purchase year: | 2020 age of car 10 years) | Owned for | 40`000 kilometers (4 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 4.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 3290 € (~ 822 € per year) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Durable, reliable. Perfect for the city - a small, nimble as karting. Very warm in winter and is warming up just fast, driving or standing - 3 min. and starts blowing warm air.
Cons: Lack of power outside city, but can tolerate it due to other qualities.
| Purchase year: | 2007 age of car 9 years) | Owned for | 120`000 kilometers (9 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.5 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Fuel consumption
Cons: Rust, electronics problems concerning quality Volkswagen unfortunately have forgotten it long time ago, if any of most expensive model has something a little frustrating, then it has inadequate pay compared to other car brands
| Purchase year: | 2017 age of car 14 years) | Owned for | 5`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 100 € (~ 100 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A reliable car. A lot of different locations for convenience and document storage. Drawers under chairs, retractable glass holder.
Cons: It could be more economical and more dynamic
| Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 8 years) | Owned for | 90`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.5 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 280 € (~ 93 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Convenient and inexpensive service. With forced engine goes well, a good burst.
Cons: The car is small, although with a 4 door, latrer people will not have enough space.
| Purchase year: | 2004 age of car 9 years) | Owned for | 130`000 kilometers (12 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend