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by Stegosaurus
Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:21 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: MY2016 (16plate) gearbox 'rattle'
Replies: 3
Views: 831

Re: MY2016 (16plate) gearbox 'rattle'


No it shouldn't rattle. Is it only in 5th gear? If so, I might fear a bit for the gearbox.


Seems to be only 5th gear, perhaps also very quietly in 4th also.
Assuming the advice now is to throw it back to VW to get it repaired. Assuming the repair would be under warranty too, as the car is less ...
by Stegosaurus
Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:16 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: MY2016 (16plate) gearbox 'rattle'
Replies: 3
Views: 831

MY2016 (16plate) gearbox 'rattle'

Hi all,

Firstly, sorry for joining the forums and immediately asking for advice.

My girlfriend has a 2016 Polo, 1L manual. It's done approx. 25k miles, with FVWSH and was bought as an AUC.
Since we bought it, the car has always had quite a loud rattle in 5th gear, mainly when low down in the rev ...