1989 Volkswagen Polo Fox review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap and cheerful runaround"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cylinder head gasket.
Petrol tank leaked when purchased.
General comments?
A fine first car!!! I've thrashed the living daylights out of it since I passed my test, and it hasn't once broken down on me. 20,000 miles in 14 months and the little bugger still keeps going.
Only problem is that it's a bit on the slow side and could do with a fifth gear. Flies for a car of its age. I got 96 mph out of the old thing once, and it got me to Manchester and back from Newcastle no problem whatsoever.
Hardly any rust, no major mechanical faults, easy to maintain, cheap and chearful.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 56000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 76000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th December, 2000 |