1999 Volkswagen Polo L review from UK and Ireland
"Does the job"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radio rattled from day one.
Gearbox crunched in reverse and generally a bugger in most forward gears.
Gearbox replaced under warranty at 12,000 miles.
Glovebox lid fell off.
Dashboard squeeks and rattles still not fixed.
General comments?
A good little car. Although not comfortable compared to other cars in the sector.
Crappy gearbox's.
General meanness of VW regarding the standard specification. Really needs power steering, tinted glass, and central locking. Not a great deal to ask for in this day and age, and would gratefully swap the electric heated and adjustable door mirrors for the aformentioned central locking which, with two children clambering in and out, the constant locking and unlocking is enough to send you crazy.
However, the car always feels well screwed together - bar the dashboard. The engine, though small feels unburstable and is capable of keeping up with city driving, but struggles on motorways and A roads.
You sit very low, seats give little support for the back.
Could live with another larger engined, better specced model. But would rather have a Passat!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 20000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Polo |
| Date of Entry | 7th September, 2000 |