1985 Volkswagen Polo Hatch review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cambelt snapped. Oh dear, bent all the valves, should have changed it when I first brought the car, big mistake!! Had a new head put on from second hand car. All O.K. now.
Bodywork under the battery had rotted through, easy to repair.
The original seats were crap, drivers seat had worn very badly by the driver's door. Got a complete new interior from an accident write off for 45.00ukp (the better quality interior came in about 1986/87).
New drivers door window mechanism (bought original VW part, not too expensive surprisingly!!)
New petrol tank, old one developed a leak, again surprisingly not too expensive (not original VW).
Other minor things again not too expensive due to purchase from scrap yards or copy parts.
General comments?
A great little car. It has done 137,000 miles and is still going strong. Bodywork is remarkable for the age. Brakes take a bit of getting used to due to there being no servo, however a bit of extra pressure and it will stop no problem. Seems as though it will go on forever with a bit of care and attention.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 petrol |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd May, 1999 |