VW Polo Hatchback 1994-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not bad value.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts and servicing expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Needs power steering. Not very nippy.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    1 litre underpowered.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Dash pod failed at 35k miles; speedo sticking, no display.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Does the job.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Hard seating and not much room in back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No one's pinched it!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Dealers ok, but VW UK very disappointing. Didn't want to know about fault until pushed, then offered to pay 75% of parts only. Shouldn't have this fault on a car this age.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Lost confidence in the reliability of VW, especially following the attitude of VW UK.

    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