VW Polo Hatchback 2000-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Unjustifiably expensive.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Standard running costs are cheap but fault repairs make car below average in this department.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Boring and predictable.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average for a 1.4 8v as car is rather heavy.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very disappointing as I have owned two FIATs before, both of which were older, cheaper to run and more reliable.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I'm 21 and the car feels a bit too stade for me but the interior is trendy.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats are supportive but doors are cumbersome and like closing as you try to get out the car.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No alarm or central locking, just basic immobiliser but it's too boring to be stolen anyway.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    VW dealership is very clean and well maintained, just a pity they don't keep my car that way.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    EPC and oil warning light come on all the time and the rear brake lights have just stopped working.

    Other

    I really wish I had not bought this car but it was a good deal at £4000 for a 2000/X with 30k miles from a dealer.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No