Engine cuts out at lights.
Electric window failed.
Electric window switch short circuited.
Service light always flashing.
ABS intermitently flashes.
Temperature light flashes even when engine is cold.
Dash lights goes off.
Erratic idle.
Only wanted a car that would be reliable and cheap to run, so bought a VW. The reliability is a joke.
Car was an absolute nightmare, everything was going wrong.
Would never buy a VW again!
I believe you must have been very unfortunate with the VW Polo you purchased. I have owned a 1.4 5dr SE 2000 plate for 3 years now and have found it to be a very reliable, economical and cheap car to run. This car is one of the best in it's class in my opinion.
W reg 1.4. 75bhp, wife's car purchased from new. This car is not without a few faults. Gearbox was never very smooth, engine is prone to cut out when air conditioning is on (any ideas?), clutch problems, also electrical niggles. At present I'm changing the cam belts, this is certainly not for the faint hearted. Owned a L reg 1.0 polo prior to this, a basic model purchased from new easy to work on, underpowered engine but 99.9% reliable.
MORAL: the basic models are the best with fewer gadgets to go wrong.
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