Brutally Honest VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2009-2017) Buyers Guide & Review
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- ALL the common issues you need to know if you're looking to buy a 6R OR 6C VW polo (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017).
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Twin charged Engine problems (ea111)
1. Misfiring, Oil Consumption, Engine Failure
2. PCV System
3. Turbo
4. Timing Chain
5. Radiator
6. Supercharger Magnetic Clutch
7 Speed DSG problems
1. Mechatronics Unit
2. Clutch Pack failure (usually judders first)
3. Reverse Selector Failure - Авто та транспорт
Own a 2017 Polo BlueGT for three years now. Great car, no problems yet.
I have the same car i do 100 miles a day easy for my job best car ever
I have a 1.4 manual and the only problem I've had is with the engine light coming on and no one knows why, not even the VW service garage.
Forgot: It's a 2014 model.
@@blacklion8208 Had the light pop up 2 days ago too on a 1.2 tsi from 2015. Parked the car and when leaving an hour later it was gone.
Solid little engines, got a stage 1 on this and running 184bhp and 312nm, no issues at all, enjoy!
awsome, youve narrowed down my searching, cant wait for a caddy 2k guide :D sub and liked
Had vw's for years on our 8th now a 2012 golf gtd 2.0 fed up with the particulate filter coming on no good for running round town all the time , looking at the polo Gt for the wife great info in video cheers Chris
great video...done the rear discs n pads on me dads polo today 64 reg 1.2tsi se ...and the discs will come out without having to undo the caliper carrier bolts no prob on that model just jiggle them a bit....top tip....
Had a facelift 1.4 TDI Polo as a daily driver, air con as mentioned can fail, went through wheel bearings front and rear on a 50k mile car. Good points, £0 road tax, pretty frugal and I opted for SEL model so LED headlights.
I've also got a blue gt 17 reg, Amongst other things I had electric folding mirrors fitted and all being well next month I will be having a tuning box and peddle kit fitted that will give me an extra 30hp. I think these are great little cars and have had no problems at all in the 18 months I've owned it. Interesting video guys and would love to know how Robyn gets on with the stage 2 configuration 👌
I have a 2017,1.0 bluemotion DSG for just over 6 years with 205 km's with no issues at all, i think it all depends on how you look after your car.
Very helpful video mate. What’s your opinion on the 1.4 CGGB type engine?
I have the 1.2 TDI BlueMotion from 2010 for about 8 months. Now at 250k km's/155k miles. In that time I have had to replace the following things:
- 2x shock absorbers on the rear
- hood lock (intermittent wiper setting stopped working, car kept thinking hood was not closed so it stops the wipers from working)
- trunk lock (trunk light didnt come on because the car thought the trunk was closed)
- driver door lock (couldnt open the door from the outside anymore, only from the inside so had to open another door to get in)
- 1x wheel bearing rear
- 1x ball joint front
- replaced a bolt close to the turbo which was leaking oil
- alignment (after alignment it's still bad and driving to one side when i let go of the wheel)
- handbrake cable tightened
- new 12v battery
Mine been mapped on November 2016 still going strong.
Had a 2011 Polo 1.2. Air con went ( bill for evaporator was 2k inc labour) timing chain went at around 110k km. All was great before the bills started coming
I've got a 20 plate r-line. No problems after a year of use.
Is there any competition for the car tested. Think of an alternative car with £20 road tax, 150bhp and an interior quality of a golf.
Im looking for a polo bluegt manual so should i be looking for a 2013 and up model??
If you told your insurance company about the mods it will be more expensive. Nice car.
So which one is better to get as a 1st car? 2013 polo tsi 1.4 or 1.2???????
as a rule which must be observed here is this.. WHEN THE WARRANTY RUNS OUT>> dump it as soon as you can.
Basically every car then.
My son has just sold his 2011
1.2 TDI to his cousin after with 98.000 miles on the clock it had 15.000 on when he got it he at to have a new exhaust fitted a two years ago he only drove it a few miles a year because it job was manly home based he had only minor things go wrong with before the exhaust problem but one was the bonnet release cable snap me previous car was a 2008 1.4 TDI polo which was a great car l now have a 2015 1.6 diesel Astra which is a lot smoother with have the extra cylinder but is doing about the same mpg has the polo since I have been retired I do quite a few motorway miles so a diesel car is OK for me
is getting a 2016 1.2 MPI Comfortline worth getting if it has 75k km on it
I made the massive mistake of buying a used Ibiza Bocanegra with the 1.4 TFSI and DSG quite a few years back. You are not wrong when you say dropkick your wallet!
🥲 was it the engine or gearbox that gave you problems?
@@ScottishCarClan engine unfortunately. Had the dreaded oil consumption issue and ended up shitting a piston. Bought it from BCA too so no comeback. 😫 Lost a fair few quid but learned a valuable lesson!
Got a 2012 polo timing chain went at 35000 miles. It's now done 70000.
what about a 2015-2017 polo gti?
Fantastic small car as I own one for 4 years nothing going wrong where it can’t fuilt this car 😊
Great to hear! Which engine do you have?
@@ScottishCarClan I have a polo 1.4 gt in blue colour
@@tristan1546 ah just like the car in the video. Great choice 😁👍🏼
I ❤ VW
Wee Robyn bobbin ❤
I used to be an avid VW owner of Polo's and Golfs, until I discovered Toyota. I have never had a problem with the Japanese brand, whereas I had plenty of issues with VWs. To be fair to VW, they are lovely to drive and be in, but with my Toyota,I know so long as I have it serviced it will never let me down.
You should have serviced your vws as well 😂
I have 1.4 NA DSG 7spd from 2010 and 122k miles on it, so far no problems at all. Mostly city driving
I have the 1.4 NA engine as well and just hit 120K. Part from general wear and tear items, all good. DSG 7 speed 2011.
@@hachik0511 pretty reliable and practical car not only for city driving, for sure. Mostly the low weight is a big plus in this 1.4NA DSG spec
For the last 2 years I’ve been doing majority motorway driving and it’s been great. Is yours the 3 door or 5?
@@hachik0511 5 door
@@hachik0511 5 door
Why do polo drivers think they can beat anything, AP coilovers are amazing.
Polo only for its build quality and VW badge for reliability and fun Suzuki Swift also Yaris for reliability but it's a bit boring. Japanese reliability is top notch.
My apologies if this is a silly question - I’m not much of a car person - but would you recommend a petrol 1.0 polo over a diesel?
depends if it 4cyl or 6cyl and how many Ls
All new Polos are 3cyl. @@kallum92
I just bought an automatic Polo GTI 1.4 2011, what should I look out for issues wise?
Oil consumption
@tashabarnes3234 any updates? Looking for one myself :)
Check enginenoise, make sure the gearshifts are fast and oil goes fast. Thats what i heard at least. Please respond!
@@danielk3893 I’m loving it but i don’t know a lot about cars. I have noticed that there is a lot of fumes coming from the exhaust. I need to bring it in for a full check (the garage did one and everything was all good apparently) but I noticed the handbrake doesn’t hold the car on a hill properly. Like I said I don’t know much about cars but I’m totally in love with it, every car comes with issues I guess but I was just wanting to know what to keep an eye out for!
@@danielk3893 I’d avoid it mate, if you really want one buy the 1.8l. The engines are well known for blowing up and dsg gearbox’s are super expensive to fix every issue is basically 1k
1.4 tsi are not bad engines at all, some fake info hear, 1.4 comfortline is bad tho, and the 2.0 too
is a 2011-12 vw polo 1.2 tsi comfortline reliability good?
I've had a 2012 Polo V 1.2 TSI comfortline for a while now, and i didn't have any problems with it. I also have that DSG gearbox, I didnt have any problems with that neither. I really love this car, its amazing to drive, and you can go quite fast with it as well. I absolutely recommend it
Look why take the risk buying VAG products? They are plagued with issues.. Occasionally you might get a decent one but there are too many design issues that lead to big bills..
1.4 blueGt has the same problem?
If you buy a manual 1.4 blue GT they are pretty reliable
Looking at buying a 1.2 TSI VW Polo, mileage 52,000 miles. First car, worries about expenses
You still looking I got one for sale?
My car has also got 4 wheels, an engine, and a steering wheel...
Wow, a few extras there, that lot must of cost a couple of bob 😀
Considering the whole list of potential faillures on this car I wonder how it gets 8,5 points out of 10 for reliability. This generation Polo is very unreliable. It deserves 5 out of 10 at most.
Walk away...........and buy a Honda Jazz!😃
Liked the Jazz I test drove, but the passenger side front is short on leg room for any trip
Granny car
In summary, don’t buy any of these, just get an older Golf if you wanted a VW!
Clown
Golf 4 1.9 TDI!!!!!
Newer models of WV will never be like that one
Simple answer avoid this over rated brand and buy a Toyota, Honda or a Suzuki instead.
...or Mazda 2. Speaking from experience.
@@jdmguy44 Yes or a Mazda 2.Good point
All slow awful and rusty
@@user-dr2ww2jg8o My Mazda 2 skyactiv is mint inside and out, quick for a supermini, looks great, handles, great economy and has been 100% reliable so not sure what universe your living on mate or what your basing your comment on. Far better than any equivalent Eurotrash.
@@user-dr2ww2jg8o don't know about rust but 2010 swift has a 1.2 litre engine with 94 horsepower 2010 yaris has a 1.33 litre engine with 99 horsepower both are pretty nippy and very reliable. Plus the swift is very fun to drive.