1984 Volkswagen Polo Base review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch - replaced for first time after 147,000 miles :)
Rust on bottom of doors (Three door Model).
Timing needs setting monthly.
Reconditioned fuel pump after 140,000 miles.
General comments?
Brakes - What can I say, it stops quicker if you open the door and stick your foot on the floor!!! - Terrible.
Slightly underpowered. - fine around town. :) Nearly 45Mpg - everywhere!
13 pounds to fill up from empty (Four Star). :)
V.Easy to work on.
Best handling car at high motorway speed I have ever driven in it's size range.
45HP :(
Good for 105 mph - apparently!
Only 4 gears - what where VW thinking?
Full set of tyres for 35 pounds! :)
Full exhaust system for 40 pounds :)
No stereo, fan would never blow out cold air (ever), easy to break into (as demo'd 3 times).
0 - 30mph has to be measured on a calendar not a stopwatch.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 OHC petrol |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Date of Entry | 3rd December, 1998 |