1981 Volkswagen Polo Review

1981 Volkswagen Polo Saloon 1.0 petrol from UK and Ireland

Year of manufacture1981
Engine and transmission 1.0 petrol
Performance marks 2 / 10
Reliability marks 2 / 10
Comfort marks 2 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 8 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
3.5 / 10

Faults:

Failure to start reliably.

Blown engine at 65,000 miles.

Gear box linkage problems.

Stater motor at 70,000.

General Comments:

The resistance to rust shown by the body was superb, other than that it was slow, thirsty, a bad starter, uncomfortable, bad handling, the WORST brakes I've ever used and poor lights.

Couldn't get rid of it quick enough.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 31st May, 1998

Average review marks: 3.5 / 10, based on 1 review