1997 Volkswagen Polo L review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needed a new water pump after only one week. Dealer managed to scratch paintwork while fitting this - no apology given either.
Lock cylinder covers broke after one week.
Lots of interior rattles from radio, dash, door panels.
Badly fitting air vents.
Handbrake light stopped working after a few months.
Broke down after 14.5K miles, only 13 months old due to a broken distributer cap; fixed under warranty, but the dealer managed to damage the catalyst at same time so second trip was needed to repair this - again discourteous staff and unhelpful attitude.
Rattle from engine on cold start now makes car sound like a diesel!!
Tape deck has become unreliable as well.
General comments?
Overall, a great package, good looker, nice design. Pity about unreliability, dodgy build quality and poor stereo system (tape deck often refuses to play and only 2 speakers).
An unmitigated disaster on wheels - hope to have better luck with a trade in Audi or Peugeot - no more Polos for us!!
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| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 31st May, 1999 |