1985 Volkswagen Polo Classic GL review from UK and Ireland

Rear exhaust box at 38000 miles, Sept 1997.

Constant velocity rubber boot at 41400 miles, MOT June 1999.

Rear brake cylinder and shoes at 42900 miles, Dec 1999.

Constant velocity rubber boot at 43000 miles, MOT June 2000.

Front springs replaced and first rusthole needing welding in a dirt trap in the front of rear arch on the driver's side at 44200 miles, June 2001.

Rear exhaust box and two front tyres at 46000 miles, Mar 2003.

Small leak around the petrol filler when anything other than a few gallons full.

My mileage is very low, as I prefer to cycle for shopping.

Car is so light and highly sprung, rapid acceleration from junctions result in front tyre squeal. Still nippy acceleration when on the move.

However rolls when cornering at speed and understeer stops any rallying.

Repair costs six and half years motoring of 400 pounds is not bad.

Water pools, but only in winter when a boot puddle forms, have now drilled a hole to fix. Repeated in the rear foot wells, needing thick newspapers to soak up. Believe it is condensation on all the bare metals, as the car is dry in summer, even after heavy downpours.

High rear boot sill.

Some rust, but only surface bottom of doors; main problem areas are the wings etc.

Other glitches, water light stays on for a few miles though plenty of water is in the system.