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98Volkswagen Polo80.6%

Volkswagen Polo

It has the brand image so many supermini buyers desire, but is the Polo a letdown for owners? This set of results suggests they are becoming increasingly dissatisfied.

You could argue that poor scores in the handling and performance categories won’t bother 'mini buyers too much, but 86th for ride and 93rd for comfort show that the Polo is beginning to look outclassed.

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RATINGS (1 is best)

Ratings

100th

50th

1st

  • Reliability
  • Build Quality
  • Running Costs
  • Performance
  • Braking
  • Ride Quality
  • Handling
  • Practicality
  • Comfort
  • Ease of Driving
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  • 75
  • 58
  • 59
  • 100
  • 91
  • 86
  • 96
  • 61
  • 93
  • 85

PREVIOUS RESULTS

  • Manufactured
  • 2006 Result
  • 2005 Result
  • 2004 Result
  • 2002-2009
  • 76th
  • 88th
  • 77th

MANUFACTURER VERDICT

It’s tough for high-volume makers to stay at the top here, yet VW has climbed one place. The MkVI Golf will be included in the 2010 poll, and bosses will hope it will lift the firm further ahead of its rivals.

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