2000 Volkswagen Polo Comfortline 1.4 16v/75bhp from Greece

Summary:

The worst deal. Money thrown away..

Faults:

Passenger's seat became loose at 2000km.

Engine cutoffs every 100-150 km due to non-defined electronic failures. CPU changed at 7000km.

Both electrical windows started malfunctioning twice (7000km, 15000km) and were replaced during warranty.

Engine refused to start at 15000km due to starter-socket malfunction. Key socket was replaced resulting in abnormal steering wheel replacement.

Colour started fading at 10000km. According to my dealer, the damage had been made during car-washing and is not covered by Volkswagen.

Holes were discovered on the rubber around the drivers door at 15000km, and I am still waiting for the part to come...

The air conditioning panel light came off and the panel was scratched by a VW dealer during the light replacement. The whole panel was replaced 2 months later.

The cockpit panel coverage became loose, but it does not concern me much.

General Comments:

The service periods are 7500km for oil and 15000 for general checks, which is half the time it was supposed to be. The Greek Volkswagen general dealer says that this happens due to high temperatures, but it does not seem like a decent scenario for me.

I am very disappointed with the Volkswagen product and I would never buy a car from the same factory in the future.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 30th July, 2001

29th Oct 2001, 01:48

My wife recently bought the Volkswagen Polo. From the beginning, it has been nothing but trouble. First, the motor for the driver's window stopped working. Then the motor for the windshield wipers.

The paint on the interior door handles started coming off. Now, the "check light" is on and the cars seems to be running on 3 cylinders only.

The dealership told me that it is because of the gas in Greece. The service department at the dealership have been helpful, but what happens after the warranty expires??? Needless to say, I am disappointed about the purchase.

2000 Volkswagen Polo S (75 BHP) 1.4 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

What's happened to VWs quality reputation?

Faults:

Radio cut out intermittently shortly after purchase, and was eventually replaced.

Passenger side electric window motor failed at 11,000 miles, and was replaced.

Passenger side trim came loose.

Cigarette lighter failed at 13,000 miles - contacts were replaced.

At 15,000 miles the car refused to start - diagnosed as an ignition switch problem - contacts were replaced.

Airbag light on continuously - needed replacement part.

General Comments:

The quality of this Polo has been very disappointing compared to previous Volkswagens I have owned.

Some of the problems have been described to me as 'known faults' by the dealer. Why are owners not informed of potential problems?

My local dealer was disenfranchised by Volkswagen, leaving me 15 miles away from the next nearest dealer. I received no notification in advance that this was about to happen.

I am happy with the performance, economy and comfort.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 17th July, 2001

16th Aug 2001, 05:18

We have had similar faults on our N reg VW Polo:

1. The radio was replaced and now the new one has similar problems... volume blasts & I can't adjust it.

2. Airbag O-ring needed replacing on steering the column.

3. Window handle mechanism on the driver's side failed.

4. Recently the windscreen wipers functioning may not start - intermittently!!!

5. Recent squeaky rear brakes.

2000 Volkswagen Polo L 1.0 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Small and economical

Faults:

No problems at all.

The car was ordered with front and rear mud flaps. The front ones were fitted on delivery, but, I am still waiting a call from the dealership to have the rears fitted. They are still on back-order. The car is due it's first service, so I am hoping that they will be on when it returns.

General Comments:

Being a small engined car, it is slow when moving off from rest.

However it is also low geared, so overtaking doesn't always require changing down a gear.

I regularly get 50 miles per gallon.

The interior is roomy for a small car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th June, 2001

2000 Volkswagen Polo SE TDI 1.4 turbo diesel from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Fantastic engine, quality look and cabin

Faults:

I noticed that 1 door was a different colour to the rest of the car after a few weeks.

Front nearside electric window stopped working for 3 months then started to function again the day before going to the dealer.

Engine management warning light started flashing: a faulty brake sensor was diagnosed.

General Comments:

Great on motorway or straight roads, but handles badly on twisty roads: body roll, torque steer, & kick-back through the steering wheel.

Averaging 57 mpg - should crack 60mpg if I slow down!

How can a car leave the factory & pass the dealer PDI with one door a different shade to the rest of the car?

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st June, 2001

2000 Volkswagen Polo GTi 1.6 16v from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Great performance for your money

Faults:

My ignition switch failed, I had to send the car in which took 2 days to fix.

General Comments:

This car is really quick (for a Polo), 0-60 in 8.5 seconds.

There is a lack of space behind for passengers at the back... but I didn't buy the car to be a taxi. I have the 2 door.

I think you get great performance for your money, the engine sounds very sweet when you give it some juice.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th March, 2001

27th Jun 2001, 08:42

For the money the Polo GTI is very expensive, and for the performance per pound value, it stinks. I realise it is a mature hatch, but it's quite dull and overpriced. Those wanting performance from a small VW best look at the Lupo 16v and or GTI.

A Saxo VTR beats a Polo GTi and costs three and a half grand less!!!