1985 Volkswagen Polo review from UK and Ireland
"A great bargain first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The hand brake cable snapped at 108,000 miles.
The clutch cable snapped at 117,000 miles.
Cutting out due to dirt in the carburettor.
The heated rear screen had broken when I acquired the car.
Driver's seat was worn.
General comments?
Bodywork is excellent considering the car is now 16 years old, only a few small rust patches which were easily cured.
The car has slow acceleration and at high speeds the fuel consumption is bad.
Generally very reliable, and cheap to run and insure.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 103000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118750 miles |
| Date of Entry | 17th May, 2001 |