VW Polo Hatchback 2002-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Too expensive considering overall quality.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Generally drives well, though not sporty, good breaks.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Much better than the 1.2 model, MPG could be better.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not impressed with reliability, had a few problems.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats offer too little support for legs, boot is tiny.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Defect ignition coil after 25,000 miles.

    Other

    Electrics poor: combi instrument died after 24k - car would not start anymore, e-window switch unreliable (intermittently reversed, left switch opened right window and vice versa, identical fault on replacement), faulty heating.

    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