1998 Volkswagen Polo L review from UK and Ireland
"A Great all rounder"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Near side front door leak (replaced door membrane)
Steering geometry reset after hitting a pot hole.
Brake servo hose replaced (no charge as it was a recall by VW)
General comments?
Very good car, plenty fast enough on the motorway.
1st gear a little short, but bags of acceleration in 2nd and 3rd esp. if you let it rev between 3000-4000 RPM.
It has electric heated mirrors which seams a little strange as it has no pas or c/l.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 i Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 37173 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48324 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 29th January, 2003 |