1999 Volkswagen Polo Estate L review from UK and Ireland

Wire from battery to starter solenoid rotted through where the terminal is crimped on at the solenoid. £5 repair by auto electrician still holding up.

Bought this car as it's got no extras except electric mirrors. So less to go wrong. 99.9% reliability over 4 years ownership - it has to be a good car!Only fault has been the wire to the solenoid which caused little inconvenience and certainly didn't let me down on the road. It's a lovely long legged cruiser- comfortable to a point -I wish the seats were a little plusher -I get lower back discomfort on a long drive, but it's OK for a 2-3 hour stint before a break becomes necessary. Has averaged 60mpg overall this drops 4-5 mpg in very cold weather and I've had a one off best of 73.03mpg. The engine appears bullet proof and uses no oil between services. I always fill the tank when low using the trip meter to measure mileage covered. It gets pretty hot in the summer (no A/C) but in winter has a powerful heater than distributes warmth without stuffiness.