Volkswagen Polo Hatchback Owner Reviews
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- Results 1 to 10 of 16
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- Year/plate: 2021/21
- Bought: Used in January 2024
Bought it approved used from the main dealer at 34k miles. The price was a few thousand over what I...
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- Year/plate: 2021/21
- Bought: New in July 2021
Very disappointed at 38 mpg on short journeys and the car is virtually empty of property in it so it's...
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- Year/plate: 2020/20
- Bought: New in June 2020
My previous VW was a 15 plate 75bhp second hand, & very much regret trading it in!! I thought that...
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- Year/plate: 2018/68
- Bought: Used in February 2020
Beats me why so many people rave about the Polo, uninspiring to drive, lifeless steering that offers no feel or...
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- Year/plate: 2020/20
- Bought: New in July 2020
VW Polo GTi Design and Styling 3/5 The Polo GTi looks sharp and slick from the front, especially due to the...
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- Year/plate: 2019/19
- Bought: New in March 2019
We love this car. Perfect blend of performance and economy. Has similar pull to my old 2ltr Bora when you...
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- Year/plate: 2020/70
- Bought: New in September 2020
I’ve only ever owned Volkswagen Polo’s. This is my third one I’ve owned - I have upgraded each time by...
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- Year/plate: 2019/68
- Bought: New in March 2020
Not up to VW build quality, these Polos are not made in Germany. Lots of small electrical niggles that go...
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- Year/plate: 2019/19
- Bought: Used in November 2020
Solid little hot hatch. Great size for practicality purposes with 5 doors & decent sized boot. Interior is quality as...
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- Year/plate: 2018/68
- Bought: New in September 2018
I do not like the electric clutch/gears. The brakes are too sensitive. It is under-powered. You cannot tell by the...
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