VW Polo Hatchback 1981-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap insurance, tax and petrol.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fun!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite nippy for a 1-litre engine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Same VW reliability. Bit grouchy on winter mornings, though.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    This car's a workhorse, not a show pony!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    More comfortable than a lot of newer cars.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No security, but not fashionable enough to be stolen by joyriders anyway...

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Engine great for a car of this age.

    Other

    Overall, a brilliant little car.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes