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Volkswagen Polo review
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Volkswagen Polo review

The Volkswagen Polo remains an impressively capable supermini, offering plenty of comfort, refinement and big-car features
3 Jan 2024
Used Volkswagen Polo (Mk6, 2018-date) review
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Used Volkswagen Polo (Mk6, 2018-date) review

A used buyer's guide focusing on the Volkswagen Polo Mk6 (2018-date)
28 Dec 2021
Used Volkswagen Polo (Mk5, 2009-2017) review
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Used Volkswagen Polo (Mk5, 2009-2017) review

The ageing Volkswagen Polo is still a front-runner in the supermini class, but rivals are cheaper
25 Nov 2021
New Volkswagen Polo 2021 review
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New Volkswagen Polo 2021 review

The facelifted Volkswagen Polo supermini channels even more Golf DNA
5 Nov 2021
New 2021 Volkswagen Polo facelift on sale from £17,885
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New 2021 Volkswagen Polo facelift on sale from £17,885

Revamped Mk6 Volkswagen Polo pricing and specs revealed, with new GTI hot hatch coming next year
10 Sep 2021
Volkswagen Polo - best superminis
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Volkswagen Polo - best superminis

The sixth-generation Volkswagen Polo is more like a shrunken Golf than ever before.
12 Nov 2020

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Volkswagen Polo SE L 1.0 TSI: long-term test review
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Volkswagen Polo SE L 1.0 TSI: long-term test review

Final report: Polo is bigger than ever, but we’re sad to see the sweet supermini go
21 May 2019
New Volkswagen Polo R-Line 2019 review
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New Volkswagen Polo R-Line 2019 review

VW Polo R-Line mixes sporty looks with low running costs
8 Jan 2019
Volkswagen Polo review
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Volkswagen Polo review

The Volkswagen Polo is getting old, but it's still a front-runner in the supermini class
16 Mar 2018
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New Volkswagen Polo 1.0 petrol 2018 review
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New Volkswagen Polo 1.0 petrol 2018 review

We've got our hands on the new Volkswagen Polo in the UK in 1.0 MPI guise, but is the 64bhp unit the engine to pick?
10 Jan 2018
New VW Polo 2017 review
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New VW Polo 2017 review

The new VW Polo picks up where the old Polo left off, adding more tech and sophistication to try and outdo the Ford Fiesta
31 Aug 2017
New Volkswagen Polo 2017 prototype review
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New Volkswagen Polo 2017 prototype review

We take an exclusive drive in the next-generation version of VW’s Polo supermini and deliver the first verdict on this crucial model
18 Apr 2017
New VW Polo BlueMotion 2015 review
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New VW Polo BlueMotion 2015 review

First-ever petrol version of eco baby promises nearly 70mpg and strong refinement
30 Jul 2015
Volkswagen Polo BlueGT review
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Volkswagen Polo BlueGT review

We drive the new Volkswagen Polo BlueGT, which mixes pace with economy of more than 60mpg
18 May 2015
VW Polo 1.2 TSI review
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VW Polo 1.2 TSI review

Three-cylinder Volkswagen Polo supermini has impressed, but what about this 1.2 TSI four-cylinder?
15 Aug 2014
VW Polo 1.4 TDI SE review
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VW Polo 1.4 TDI SE review

We try new VW Polo 1.4 TDI SE on British roads with three-cylinder diesel
1 Aug 2014
VW Polo 1.0 SE review
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VW Polo 1.0 SE review

Verdict on British roads on new Volkswagen Polo supermini with 1.0-litre VW up! engine
21 Jul 2014
Volkswagen Polo diesel review
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Volkswagen Polo diesel review

Petrol version of new Volkswagen Polo 2014 has impressed. Now we try 83mpg diesel
25 Apr 2014
New Volkswagen Polo 2014 review
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New Volkswagen Polo 2014 review

Changes are mainly under the skin for new 2014 Volkswagen Polo, with extra equipment and new engines
17 Apr 2014
Volkswagen Polo R: 250bhp 4WD prototype driven
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Volkswagen Polo R: 250bhp 4WD prototype driven

Volkswagen Polo R is confirmed, and we get behind the wheel of 250bhp four-wheel drive prototype
28 Feb 2014
Volkswagen Polo
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Volkswagen Polo

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10 Oct 2013
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Volkswagen Polo BlueGT vs SEAT Ibiza FR
Volkswagen Polo BlueGT vs SEAT Ibiza FR
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Volkswagen Polo BlueGT vs SEAT Ibiza FR

The VW Polo BlueGT mixes hot hatch fun with diesel efficiency. We see if it has the edge over the SEAT Ibiza FR
8 Apr 2013
Volkswagen Polo R WRC
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Volkswagen Polo R WRC

We drive the most powerful Volkswagen Polo ever - and it proves quite a handful to keep in check
18 Feb 2013
VW Polo R-Line vs MiTo
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VW Polo R-Line vs MiTo

We pit the new VW Polo R-Line against the Alfa MiTo TwinAir to find out which is more tempting
28 Jan 2013
5. VW Polo
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5. VW Polo

28 Dec 2012
8. VW Polo BlueMotion
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8. VW Polo BlueMotion

24 Dec 2012
Volkswagen Polo R WRC
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Volkswagen Polo R WRC

VW has revealed a limited-edition version of the Polo, which gets 217bhp and a 151mph top speed
8 Dec 2012
VW Polo BlueGT prices
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VW Polo BlueGT prices

Prices have been announced for the Volkswagen Polo BlueGT, and the range starts from £17,400
18 Oct 2012
VW Polo Blue GT
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VW Polo Blue GT

The Polo Blue GT combines strong performance with low emissions, thanks to cutting-edge engine technology
5 Jul 2012
VW Polo R concept
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VW Polo R concept

Volkswagen Polo WRC Street concept revealed at Worthersee, previewing 217bhp model that will make production
17 May 2012
VW Polo 1.2 TSI: Final report
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VW Polo 1.2 TSI: Final report

Like the sweets, supermini's price has jumped over the years. Is it worth it?
7 May 2012
VW Polo: Fourth report
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VW Polo: Fourth report

Yellow paint makes our VW stand out – but you’ll need to do some DIY if you want to copy the look
14 Mar 2012
VW Polo: Third report
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VW Polo: Third report

Can our turbocharged supermini really cut the mustard as a family runaround?
22 Feb 2012