Volkswagen Polo 1996 reliability and quality
Unfortunately, the most recent inspection data for this Volkswagen Polo is more than 10 years old, but at that time reliability was good.
During regular inspections from 2004 to 2011 in average failures were found for approximately 15.6 percents of Volkswagen Polo.
The most recent data available is for 2011, when the average defect rate for a 15-year-old Volkswagen Polo was 19.1 percent, the average for a car that age was 26 percent. So in terms of reliability, Volkswagen Polo has performed very well, or more reliable than 85% of the other cars tested.
A good used Volkswagen Polo could be a bargain - despite its relatively high reliability, it is around 70% cheaper than the average sedans of a similar age.
Volkswagen Polo price and technical data
Volkswagen Polo 1996 owner reviews
Sedans 1996 - 1999 prices
| Year of inspection | Age of car | Failures found % / average for same age cars |
Place in rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo 1999 | |||
| 2011 | 12 years | 19.1% / 26.00% | 10. from 72 |
| 2010 | 11 years | 17.3% / 24.10% | 10. from 75 |
| 2009 | 10 years | 12.7% / 18.30% | 14. from 87 |
| Volkswagen Polo 1998 | |||
| 2010 | 12 years | 17.3% / 24.10% | 10. from 75 |
| 2009 | 11 years | 18.5% / 23.30% | 15. from 68 |
| 2008 | 10 years | 12.5% / 18.10% | 16. from 88 |
| Volkswagen Polo 1997 | |||
| 2009 | 12 years | 18.5% / 23.30% | 15. from 68 |
| 2008 | 11 years | 20.5% / 22.50% | 32. from 72 |
| 2007 | 10 years | 16.8% / 21.40% | 26. from 82 |
| Volkswagen Polo 1996 | |||
| 2008 | 12 years | 20.5% / 22.50% | 32. from 72 |
| 2007 | 11 years | 24.5% / 26.30% | 24. from 57 |
| 2006 | 10 years | 20.2% / 22.70% | 34. from 78 |