1998 Volkswagen Polo L review from UK and Ireland
"A reliable town runabout"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Battery failed after about 1 year.
No other problems.
General comments?
A good, reliable and well built car.
Specification is very basic with manual everything except the door mirrors which are electric - that really seems pointless. A bit over-priced compared to the competition.
Could do with more power but you know this when you buy a 1 litre car.
Don't try and do very long mileages as the engine screams a bit and after a 500 mile plus journey that I've done a few times, your back will ache for a few days.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Astra |
| Date of Entry | 13th September, 2000 |