VW Polo Hatchback 1981-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap to buy/run/insure.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Low running cost. Advoid VW dealers. Best to go to a large German supplier for parts.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Good around town and can happily cruise at 70 on motorways. Need to leave a big gap between you and the car in front due to the dodgy brakes (due to lack of servo).

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not fast but nippy for a 1.3. Light weight helps.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No real problems that I couldn't fix with a Haynes manual in 13,000 miles.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not bad.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Lacking creature comforts.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No alarm, immobiliser etc...

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Done all servicing myself.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Bulletproof.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes