VW Polo Hatchback 2002-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Sparse equipment, but what's there is 1st class.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to run and OK to buy if you haggle hard.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Feels very secure - but not exciting.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A bit slow, but OK once it's going.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Couple of minor problems early on - soon sorted under warranty.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Probably the best Supermini in the world...

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good for small car - seats lacking support on long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No remote central locking - otherwise very good.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    VW were quite good - did try to pull a few fast ones, but don't they all?

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Early engine electrics problems soon sorted under warranty.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes