04-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
Had major problems with the fuel temp sensor as well as other things, VW techs from Milton Keynes were sent to fix problem which took 4 weeks, but gave me a lovely golf tdi, car rolled off drive causing damage to my car and the guy next door, VW said no fault found with brakes, but rear passenger side still sticks on. Rear screen wash pipe came off coming back from germany, flooding rear boot area and wetting back seats, all of which were replaced under warranty. Overall a good reliable car with very cheap running costs but not the most nickable car on the market, which does bring the insurance down to a low premium. Returned 75 mpg from germany back to uk, with fully loaded roof box, 20 cases of stella and 3 people on board and luggage. does tend to lean into the corners, but recently changed front tyres and noticed a big difference when cornering, as its not so bad now, so it could have been the firestone energy saver tyres fitted as standard.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 3/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
I have a full A4 page of faults with this car, ranging from the brakes randomly coming on and causing understeer, to failed bushes at 12,000 miles, to failed radio AND cd player, interior parts falling off inc foot rest lodging itself under the brake pedal whilst driving, numberous creaks, and groans, twangs and pops from the suspension, gearbox which is terrible, and the total lack of power is unbelievable...
Have nearly had 2 accidents due to the braking issue, the car has been back to VW 52 days in the last year, and has still not had all the issues fixed, and to top it off the paintwork is aweful, scratches all over it, and the other 2 cars which are in the same place in the drive way, and work car park have no problems at all (a few clear coat swirls, but they just resin polish out)....
Unbelieveablely poor car, and still not fixed.
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 2/5
52-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
I like the build quality of the VW Polos or most VW's, ride depends on the suspension and as I have a sports setup the ride is little less comfortable but that is expected. Economy wise, its not that great (Full Tank costs between £45 and i can get between 220 - 250 miles out of it). Reliability, when I purchased the car it was brand new but quickly (within 2-4 months)developed a problem with the engine, which meant a complete replacement of the pistons and re-bored so not happy that a brand new car from VW had such a bad fault from new(which may of made it less nippier or more who knows). Since then, changed the anti-roll bar, the front bushes have gone and can't count the amount of coil packs replaced.
Reliability: 1/5
Build Quality: 4/5
T-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
This i a car that cost £1500, is now 11 years old and has given me 40,000 trouble free miles. Its got a 1.4 engine and if driven correctly you can get 200 miles from £20 of fuel (no trip computer or imaginative figures on the dash) I dont think you could get better value from any car. Its slow, its not the best looking, but its got me from a-b in all weather without any problems. That is what a car should do.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 3/5
54-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Being a VW, people expect the car to be very reliable with a high build quality, however this isn't necessarily the case for the older Polo. Although the car hasn't let me down, the niggling problems regarding the suspension and heater are rather frustrating for a car with less than 40k miles on the clock! It does me well as a run around, but luckily enough I don't have to drive it every day!
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 3/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Overall its nowhere near what a VW should be. I expected a VW to be reliable, economical, and enjoyable to drive. Unfortunatly the Diesel Polo is none of the above. Its proven unreliable, unsafe and incredibly uneconomical, we have achieved similar results from a petrol Focus. Overall this is one very poor offering from one of the worlds highest car manufacturers. Very disappointing.
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 2/5
56-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Being automatic,very good for urban journeys,takes all the hassle out of stop start in traffic.Also as pensioners both wife & I do not need perfect coordination of feet for clutch operation of gear changes.Good quality build along with so far 100% reliability. Slightly disappointed with
mpg, but otherwise very pleased with car.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
T-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
My car is a little elderly but is in good condition and suited exactly my needs at the time of purchase. It is a friendly and reliable car which deserves more respect than it gets.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
52-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Fundamentally, reliable; a few niggles: repeated problems with rear washer; front wipers seized; noisy suspension in last two years; noisy, seemingly weak, brakes.
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 4/5
W-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
A decent quality little car. Good ride considering its size. Build quality quite good but not exceptional. Has proved reliable and has held its value well.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
02-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Misfiring has been an intermittant problem from the outset with this car and continues to be a problem despite spending load of dosh on supposed fixes
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 4/5
53-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Niggling faults like replacing temperature sensors, coil packs giving up in the middle of nowhere. Decent car just could do without the hassle!
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 5/5
04-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Practical small car, build quality not as expected from VW, numerously minor issues from new, poor service from local dealership.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 1/5
S-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
For its age it is a good, generally reliable runabout. Have been meaning to swap it for months but it just keeps on going.
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 4/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Amazing quality, I love this car. Very reliable, excellent service from Audi main dealer (Wayside). Hugely impressed
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
Y-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Reliable, practical, not overly exciting, good build quality, reasonably economical, perhaps a little staid
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 5/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Poor quality I would suggest avoiding VW models and especially anything with a 3 cylinder engine.
Reliability: 1/5
Build Quality: 2/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Excellent design and build quality, have ordered a new model Polo, awaiting delivery impatiently!
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Great runaround, although old, very reliable brand. Falling to pieces, will replace when it dies
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 1/5
54-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Excellent engine and gearbox. Shoddy electrics especially air conditioning and heater flaps.
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 5/5
R-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
People say its boring driving a VW because they rarely break down, I like boring.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Nice to drive, roomy for a small car, reliable, uses more petrol than expected
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
A good reliable vehicle which on the whole provided what I wanted it for!
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Good design, comfort and practicality. Reliability has been very poor.
Reliability: 2/5
Build Quality: 4/5
T-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
reliable car for my needs - short trips with the occasional day out.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
02-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Reliable and low cost car when you take in to account depreciation
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Perfect. It is stylish quality made and very reliable. Love it.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Love her. Has a few problems but can be expected for the age.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
52-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
TERRIBLE SUSPENSION. NEEDS CONSTANT REPAIRING. POOR QUALITY.
Reliability: 1/5
Build Quality: 1/5
54-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
volkswagen are the best make of car thar i have ever owned
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Its reliable, fairly cheap to run and very sturdy.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Good build quality and alot of car for the money.
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
R-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Typical reliable and dependable motoring with VW
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
An old banger but it's reliable and cheap to
run
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 2/5
59-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
good build quality,easy to drive,comfortable
Reliability: 0/5
Build Quality: 5/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
It's been and continues to be a good car
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 4/5
X-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Great Reliable sporty little car
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
R-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Reliable, low cost, good drive.
Reliability: 4/5
Build Quality: 4/5
54-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Ex company car - excellent
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
R-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 2/5
02-reg , Owner for 1 to 3 years
Reliability: 3/5
Build Quality: 3/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Reliability: 5/5
Build Quality: 5/5
