Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (02-09) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 21 July 2008
It may not be the most exciting small hatchback on the market but the Volkswagen Polo is hugely popular. And with excellent build quality, bullet-proof reliability and that all important Volkswagen badge on the grille, it's not hard to see why. Safe and comfortable to drive it's available with a wide choice of engines including some very economical diesels while the interior is durable and well finished. If you're looking to save money there's also an environmentally-friendly Bluemotion model available. Thanks to engine tweaks, aerodynamic changes and longer gearing this emits just 99g/km of CO2 - so it qualifies for free-road tax, plus it will average an incredible 74mpg. The model was facelifted in mid-2005 with a sharper look and angular headlights replacing the twin lights.
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Buying used

Comparatively strong residuals mean that you'll need to pay more for your car than for some equivalent hatchbacks but that dependable reputation means it should still have plenty of life in it. It's best to avoid the basic E models and instead aim for a Match or S model. The model was facelifted in mid-2005 with a much sharper look and angular headlights replacing the twin round lights.

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Selling

The Polo is a very popular model on the used market and buyers will snatch your hand off for a well looked after model with full service history. Road tax-exempt Bluemotion models are likely to be more sought after than those with the standard 1.4 TDI, but all Polos will sell easily.