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Volkswagen Polo reviews

Volkswagen Polo
4.0 stars
(152) 4.0/5
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Is the Volkswagen Polo a good car?

  • Performance 4.0 stars
  • Running Costs 4.0 stars
  • Comfort 4.0 stars
  • Reliability 4.5 stars
  • Space Practicality 4.0 stars

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Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2007
  • 1000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 4
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No major problems. A bit more shelf space would be useful.

neat and reliable

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2008
  • 1400
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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A good, simple car which has lasted well with regular servicing. I do though rather regret downshifting to the Polo from my previous Golfs.

Polo hatchback

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2014
  • 1200
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
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Very reliabke car. Very good service from vw dealers. Goid car to drve

Goodly

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2004
  • 1400
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Running Costs
Comfort
Reliability
Space Practicality

Good car shame about the car tax

satisfactory

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2013
  • 1400
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 3
Performance
Running Costs
Comfort
Reliability
Space Practicality

low mileage now I have retired never had any problems in 3 years,handles well good car for a woman and got enough dig when required.

Volkswagen Polo R-Line

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2012
  • 1192
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Economical car with excellent performance. Very comfortable and although a relatively small car it drives well on a long run. Plan to replace with the same model next year.

Reliable Polo

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2012
  • 1200
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 4
Performance
Running Costs
Comfort
Reliability
Space Practicality

It takes me from A to B. It's totally reliable and doesn't cost a lot to run. I'm very happy with my low maintenance Polo.

All as expected.

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2014
  • 1200
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Does everything the makers said it would. Nice handling . Excellent fuel consumption. Quiet. All round good small car.

I like my old Polo

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2007
  • 1400
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Running Costs
Comfort
Reliability
Space Practicality

A good all round small car. The only fault I find is with the gearbox, it's easy to select the wrong gear.

Unreliable

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2009
  • 1000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 4
Performance
Running Costs
Comfort
Reliability
Space Practicality

I find this car disappointing and have needed quite a few big repairs for suspension problems. It is also not as economic as I thought.

Findings

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2012
  • 1400
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 4
Performance
Running Costs
Comfort
Reliability
Space Practicality

I'm quite happy with my car as I only do a couple of thousand miles per annum.

small, reliable car

Added: 5th of March 2015

  • 2012
  • 1200
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Running Costs
Comfort
Reliability
Space Practicality

Have only had the car for a few days but love it! - it's exactly what I wanted and so far so good. Exactly as advertised and purchase straight forward

1200 TSI R Line

Added: 14th of January 2015

  • 2012
  • 1200
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
Performance
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Comfort
Reliability
Space Practicality

Cracking car,16000 miles second car sporty and economical.Toured 3500 miles in Europe this summer 50 mpg quiet and fast,loved the extra sun roof and cruise control why buy diesel far better value than a GTI.

driving instructor

Added: 14th of January 2015

  • 2010
  • 1398
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
Performance
Running Costs
Comfort
Reliability
Space Practicality

90000 hard miles,new engine 30000 mile since great car,still looks good and tight like my other polo 2 years and 16000 miles.

polo 1.2 tdi se 5dr

Added: 14th of October 2014

  • 2011
  • 1199
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Hatchback
  • 5
Performance
Running Costs
Comfort
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Space Practicality

we bought a new polo 1.2 tdi se in 2011. It has been superb to date.Our dealer Barnards VW of Stowmarket are first rate in every aspect, great service, and very friendly staff. The Polo is a great car, strong, reliable, and if you run it on Shell V power diesel it pulls very well.It is low geared so don't put it in top gear under 60. It does 65 ish to the gallon and only £20 road tax. VWs are great cars, there is very little on the market to touch them in every aspect. They are a real drivers car, where man and machine work as one.Great road holders, and very stable on flooded roads

vw polo

Added: 1st of August 2014

  • 2008
  • 1249
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
Performance
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Reliability
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Nice car to drive handles really well over all very pleased.

Very Happy.

Added: 22nd of July 2014

  • 2011
  • 400
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Hatchback
  • 5
Performance
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Comfort
Reliability
Space Practicality

Hi , I picked up my car at Doves in Derby, as I was flying from Ireland to east midlands , I found the place very nice .& the guy at Doves ,his name is Dave , he was just great & gave me great directions how to get on the M1 to London..I got back to Ireland grand , & im very happy with my vw Polo, & have recommended them to my friends here in Ireland, Kind Regards , Mary...

VW POLO BLUEMOTION

Added: 20th of November 2013

  • 2008
  • 1400
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Hatchback
  • 2
Performance
Running Costs
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Reliability
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An amazing car no road tax, no congestion charge 72 mpg and plenty of zooooooooom I love it !!!!!!!!!

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Added: 19th of November 2013

  • 2011
  • 1200
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 4
Performance
Running Costs
Comfort
Reliability
Space Practicality

Good all round small car.

Second family car.

Added: 19th of November 2013

  • 2003
  • 1600
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 5
Performance
Running Costs
Comfort
Reliability
Space Practicality

The Polo was purchased from a local main Vauxhall dealer almost twelve months ago. I am very happy with the car and enjoy driving it even though I am am my seventies (just).

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