VW Polo Hatchback 1981-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Best car you can buy for the money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Would't know - had nothing wrong. Insurance and fuel average.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Couldn't grip worse on an ice rink.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    As far a 1.0 goes good, just watch it around those corners - tail happy everytime!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Absoulte dream, couldn't be better. Floor it everywhere and just keeps on going, starts first time every time, it's a VW what do you expect!

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not the best for the younger driver, but a hell of a lot less problems than all my mates' so-called 'good' cars.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ok for short journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    If they want, it they will have it.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never had a thing wrong with it. I have replaced wiper blades and topped up with oil, that's it.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Apparently some leak, but mechnically excellent.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes