Faults:

When I got my Polo I had the Engine Management light coming a month later. I took it to Volkswagen for an Engine Diagnostics check and they found out the fuel injector no 4 was faulty, but they didn't replace it up until today, when, after a series of taking the car back and fourth, I eventually had fuel injector number 4 & ignition coils replaced and the car has been perfect ever since.

But also asked for the 'Air Flow Meter' to be checked as this can't be detected in the Engine Diagnostics.

General Comments:

My Polo has been a very nice car to own as a first car with good handling control, and a sweet car to have (when all problems are corrected). It's big enough for me, and it handles the motorway with ease.

I'm happy with this car.

Faults:

Engine management light has been on constantly since 4 months after purchase.

Exhaust emission problem, C02 sensor problem, air conditioning problem, cylinder fault, sensors replaced. The car has been to the garage 11 times to fix the problem. Has also been to a VW dealership who can't fix the problem either.

Just picked car up again today after it had been in garage for 2 weeks, and the light has come on the dashboard again, and the car is misfiring.

General Comments:

Very good in bad weather - snow driving.

Feels safe.

Very very unreliable though.

Feels nice and roomy inside.

Faults:

This car is excellent! I don't know what all the fuss is about, saying about all the faults.

I have had a few things go wrong, but they are simple fixes.

The ABS light continually on - the ABS sensor connector is located under the rear seats; simply move it out of the way of peoples backsides when they are sitting in the back, and it should correct itself.

The "Boot Lid Open" light continually on - the washer pump had leaked in the boot lid (common problem!). I just cut a bit off the end, and reattached it using a hose clip to secure it. Take out the connector for the boot lid open light, and allow it dry off for a few days, and then it's all good!!

Other than that, I've had the car for 3 years and not a single problem. It can be a bit thirsty, but that's all.

EXCELLENT!!!

Faults:

Firstly, after six weeks the ABS and EPC lights were faulty due to electronic system. This was the beginning of the saga!In the first year the brake switch failed twice, on the second occasion I was stuck in a carwash! Loud noises from front drivers side resulted in new bearings. VW decided to fit a new engine at 19000 miles, under warranty, but no warranty offered on new engine.

As time went on problems with the electronics: warning light system, new water pump system, yet another brake switch,. Recently, power steering failed in the middle of Hyde Park Corner. Dealership then told me the power steering system was defunct and wanted £600 to repair it. The morning after receiving the estimate, the car started and power steering has spontaneously repaired itself. (However, I am avoiding Hyde Park Corner and Railway crossings")

General Comments:

Does anybody want to buy it?

Faults:

The main problem I have besides the warning lights coming on and off, and probably some power loss at times, is that the engine sounds like a diesel! The sound is stronger when it starts from cold, and after a while it's lower, but still there. It's sort of a diesel sound, but in a more mellow tone.

After 2 costly visits at the local VW dealership garage, they said that the engine has been frozen! Some time during the winter from a cold start in low temperatures, and that it needs bottom block replacement or might even need a new engine!!!

At the beginning they said that VW can take it as goodwill and fix the problem, because it's a known problem with these engines and they did fix it in a few cars (my guess is that if the dealership admits 'a few', that really means MANY!) but after the second check they said that in this year model, it's not suppose to happen, therefore I have to pay to fix it myself!!!

My insurance also denies to pay because they said that it happened when the previous owner owned the car, so its his insurance obligation to fix it!

Anyone who had/has the same/similar problem, please email me with any info that might help! My email is: nephilim1973@hotmail.com

General Comments:

HELP!!!