1985 Volkswagen Polo C review from UK and Ireland
"Good reliable small car with big load area in the back"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Carburetor needed cleaning every few months; got new fuel tank to try and solve, but to no avail.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation filter blocked 3 times, causing oil contamination of alternator via air filter; 2 new alternators fitted.
Throttle return spring broke.
2 new clutches needed.
1 head gasket.
Drivers seat collapsed (fat driver!)
General comments?
Did lots of miles so some problems to be expected; the main pain was the carb problems which kept recurring, but it just meant a £50 bill once or twice a year which I could live with.
Generally very reliable; though keep an eye out for oil in the air filter housing indicating a blocked crankcase oil filter.
Loads of space in the back with the rear seats folded down so very practical.
Surprisingly nippy for such a small engine.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 903cc Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 47000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 143000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 24th March, 2005 |