1998 Volkswagen Polo CL review from UK and Ireland
"A bit overpriced, but it has been very reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Virtually nothing has gone wrong with this car.
1st and reverse gear selection difficult when new, but fixed under warranty - small adjustment to linkage.
Replaced front discs and pads plus 2 new tyres at 31,000 miles.
Dark blue metallic paint prone to showing scratches.
Rattles from stereo mounting.
General comments?
Not particularly fast for a 1.6 but economy is 40+ mpg. Engine pulls well without being flogged.
OK even on motorway, but a bit noisy at speed. Seats comfortable for long journeys.
Handling not brilliant. Rolls a lot on corners. Tends to understeer too readily in the wet.
No real complaints. we get it serviced at a non-franchised VW specialist since the warranty expired because of excessive dealer costs.
Feels like it will go on forever.
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| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 33000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 20th November, 2002 |