1991 Volkswagen Polo CL Coupe review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap, reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Very few major problems for example:
Headlight switch replaced at 96,000 miles.
Indicator stick replaced at 90,000 miles.
Mud flap had to re-attached after falling off.
Brakes are stodgy and you'll learn to use them early if you drive one of these!
General comments?
I bought it on leaving University as a cheap car to get me around for the first year or so in the real world. Two and a half years later, I am still driving it!
Wonderfully reliable, it has never let me down yet, even on icy cold mornings when I desperately want it to break down!
It has excellent fuel economy, so is cheap to run. I usually get around 35-40mpg.
Service costs are high if you got to a VW dealer, however I've found that independents are as good and half the price.
1.3 injection engine is quite nippy - faster than you'd imagine and good for driving around town. It's not bad for motorway driving either - quite happily cruises at 90+ in the fast lane (much to the annoyance of company car drivers!)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 62000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 97000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th January, 2002 |