2000 Volkswagen Polo SE TDI review from UK and Ireland
"Fantastic engine, quality look and cabin"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
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?
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| Cheap, fun, solid and practical |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1900 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo S40 |
| Date of Entry | 21st June, 2001 |