Had to have a new catalyst fitted.
Needed a new fan belt.
Broken window seal, which caused the whole back passenger floor to become wet when it rained, and needed a new carpet fitted.
Most recently the suspension spring snapped and the catalyst light is flashing again, which I'm having investigated.
Since buying the Polo brand new in 2002, I have had endless problems each year.
After I've fixed one problem, it's not long before another light is flashing on the dashboard to say something else needs fixing, mainly it's the EPC light.
Luckily I have friends in the trade who can fix it for me cheaper than the dealers would, otherwise it would cost me an absolute fortune. I would have traded the Polo in for something more reliable, but my trust in cars is very low and whose to say I won't have the same problems with another car?
When it's working the car is lovely to drive.
I too have a 1.4SE 52 plate polo and I am experiencing many of the same problems, it never seems to go a week without some warning light or problem recently.
Latest is a squeaking noise, which I am informed is the anti roll bar and although not dangerous I am told it will need to be replaced before the MOT in September or it will fail. My independent VW garage tells me this is a design fault and they no longer use this in their cars, though it is going to cost me £160+vat to repair!
On top of that my central locking is playing up yet again, already replaced drivers door lock less than 2 years ago, then a few months later back passenger door went same way and now the other two locks are playing up and are both permanently locked at the moment. When they do decide to work they often don't lock - don't know which is worse! I am told to get the locks fixed when they are open will cost me £120+ vat each and if they are locked £160+vat, also told these would fail at MOT if not fixed.
On top of that is the famous EPC/engine light which never seems to go a week without being lit, luckily only once have I noticed a changing in my driving, which I took it to my local independent garage (have fallen out with my VW dealership after their attitude - but at least my independent is a lot cheaper) and it was an ignition coil @ approx £80 to change. He has told me ignore the lights unless I actually notice a difference in driving, as he has seen himself how they come on and off when they please.
I am now at the end of my tether and ready to change to another make and would never recommend a VW to anyone.
At least reading this forum I realise I am far from alone with my VW problems.
AK Manchester.
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