2003 Volkswagen Polo S 1.9SDI from UK and Ireland - Comments

2nd Mar 2004, 17:30

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Steering pulled badly to the left.

Rear windows dropped.

Bad wind noise on both front doors\widows. Manufacturer says this is a fault which is common on this model - no solution yet available.

Wrong bushes fitted on front wheels resulting in creaking and knocking on suspension and steering still not 100% accurate. Manufacturer advises this fault exists on this model of Polo - no date yet as to when new bushes and tools will be available to remedy situation.

Seat cover stitching split.

Electric window switches do not work as they should.

General comments?

The engine performance and fuel consumption is good.

Surprisingly quick car for a diesel if driven intelligently.

Not a car just for women!

Standard of manufacture on essential body parts, however, is bad and very troubling.

Car is only 10 months old, has spent a lot of time back at the dealer and has given problems since day one.

It is a good looking, good performance car being ruined by bad manufacturing.

Good points are spacious interior, comfort, well designed, good looking, good gearbox.


12th Jan 2007, 14:59

I've had a completely different experience with this car. Simply, after 2 years nothing has gone wrong.

The car is a little slow from rest, but if driven intelligently the performance is reasonable for a car of this sort. The interior quality is impressive and the seats in particular are very supportive.

Overall a great little car.


2nd Aug 2007, 18:01

I do have a problem with the steering pulling to the left aswell, but apart from that it is a great car, economy is good, performance excellent, it does start off slow, but once going an excellent drive. I have a 1.9 TDi sport. Would highly recommend, also low on insurance.

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