VW Polo Hatchback 1981-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap, if not always cheerful.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts cheap from specialists.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Lacks headroom. Poor rear access.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Goes well if pushed.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    ECU faults difficult to diagnose.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Paper bag included when new.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Painfull over distance (5 miles plus).

  • Security and Service

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not new, not interested.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Bulletproof, but noisy.

    Other

    The alternative cure for insomnia.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No