Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2002 - 2009) Owner Reviews
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- Year/plate: 2004/04
- Bought: Used in November 2017
Love my wee little Polo. I used to drive Volvo 940s and adored the handling and turning circle which was...
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- Year/plate: 2004/04
- Bought: Used in August 2019
The car is perfect for first time owners. Its small engine means it's quite difficult to gain speed and overtake...
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- Year/plate: 2006/06
- Bought: Used in February 2006
Without doubt the best car I have owned. It has been trouble free. There is room in the rear for...
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- Year/plate: 2005/55
- Bought: Used in September 2017
I have been driving this car for 2 years (my first car) and I could happily drive it for the...
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- Year/plate: 2004/54
- Bought: Used in October 2015
The Polo borrows its engine from the Skoda Fabia, yet the Czech car seems more refined as well as being...
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- Year/plate: 2007/07
- Bought: Used in July 2018
The polo is a small class city car, it's came a long way since my first ride in ones from...
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- Year/plate: 2005/05
- Bought: Used in February 2017
Does it's job well of being a cheap and fun car. After faulty front bushings replacement, handles like well and...
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- Year/plate: 2007/07
- Bought: Used in November 2016
Firstly, the power unit I have is the 2007 1.2L 55BHP variant. I would advise avoiding this version of the...
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- Year/plate: 2005/05
- Bought: Used in July 2017
For a 1.2 the car is surprisingly not as gutless as I thought it would be. Great car mechanically and...
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- Year/plate: 2002/02
- Bought: New in July 2002
This car has been absolutely trouble free. Minimal costs. No break downs till this year (15th year). ...
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