VW Polo Hatchback 1981-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very cheap and long lasting. Parts are cheap if you avoid the main dealer.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts are cheap if you avoid the main dealer. Averages about 38mpg, which isn't bad for its age.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bumpy ride and oversteers if pushed. Brakes are poor. Great for getting to work and back in though.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Pretty slow off the mark, but keeps up with the traffic.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Always gets me where I want to go and often used as a van!

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    The only people who like them are other Polo owners. Deeply uncool, but quite loveable anyway.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Harsh ride, seats OK, not too noisy at speed.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Probably very easy to break into, but nobody wants to.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Starting to leak, but keeps on going.

    Other

    Rear wiper stopped working and dodgy headlamp switch, otherwise fine.

    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