1996 Volkswagen Polo CL review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leaky shock absorber on delivery (not spotted during PDI). Mudguards were dealer fitted - design fault on exhaust blows onto nearside rear mudguard & melts it. VW fitting exhaust deflector & replacement mudguards..
Otherwise, no faults after 20,000 miles.
General comments?
Comfortable, torquey 1.4 petrol engine. Highly geared for economy - 2000 revs at 55mph. Deceptively deep boot. Only wish it had somewhere to mount rear speakers.. Turns heads even on mid-range model. Good residual value & solid feel. Done well in recent DoT crash tests - joint top in class with new Fiesta. Nice dash. Great steering, brakes & suspension, light clutch and gearchange. Does the job it was designed for nearly perfectly.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 petrol |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 2nd December, 1997 |