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Polo 6R - Useful Part Numbers

Last post by Buci « Thu Aug 28, 2025 12:55 pm
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Guys, a new sticky for useful part numbers.

If you want anything added, please post the part number, description and approx cost

The List...
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Last post by Buci
Thu Aug 28, 2025 12:55 pm
Fuse overview VW Polo 6R and 6C

Last post by iichel « Tue Feb 18, 2025 11:32 am
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by iichel » Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:51 am
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Since it appears to be a bit difficult to find the fuse overview for both the Polo 6R and the 6C, I'm positing it here as a sticky.
This way, it's...
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Tue Feb 18, 2025 11:32 am
What did you and your Polo do today?

Last post by SRGTD « Wed Oct 16, 2024 12:31 pm
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This is the place to mention anything you've done on your car today or since your last visit.

From the addition of a small cosmetic piece to an...
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Last post by SRGTD
Wed Oct 16, 2024 12:31 pm
Polo 6R/6C Photo Gallery

Last post by Knightroturbo « Mon Oct 07, 2024 8:15 pm
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Post pictures of your Polo here, maybe include a short list of things you have done so far.

No questions posted as comments, any questions just PM...
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Mon Oct 07, 2024 8:15 pm
Polo AW Photo Gallery

Last post by Ping « Wed Aug 07, 2024 12:31 pm
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Post up pics of your AW polo and share them with the forum :D
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Last post by Ping
Wed Aug 07, 2024 12:31 pm
Polo (AW) Workshop Repair Manual.

Last post by ryk « Mon Jul 22, 2024 5:41 pm
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by ho8882000 » Mon Aug 31, 2020 11:59 am
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Hello,

I came across this website where they provide the full workshop repair manual for VW Polo (AW).

Link:
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Last post by ryk
Mon Jul 22, 2024 5:41 pm
Mk3 Polo picture post

Last post by 86cTom « Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:41 pm
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by dub envy » Mon Feb 23, 2004 7:15 pm
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This thread is for any mk3 Polo picture you want to put in it. Be it your own car, or someone elses...

No chat. Posts will be deleted and/or edited....
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Last post by 86cTom
Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:41 pm
Commonly Used Part Numbers!

Last post by mannerboy « Wed Feb 16, 2022 1:42 pm
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by alexperkins » Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:16 pm

We now have a list of commonly used part numbers for Mk5 Polos

Click on this link to access it

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Last post by mannerboy
Wed Feb 16, 2022 1:42 pm
MK5 Polo Picture Thread

Last post by BecauseVolkswagen « Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:49 pm
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by mysteryboy » Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:51 pm
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Keep it nice and simple... Post one or two pictures of your car and leave it at that. Making it simple to browse through. If you must comment on...
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Last post by BecauseVolkswagen
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:49 pm
The Polo 9n Photogallery

Last post by polo02 « Sun Nov 07, 2021 5:31 pm
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by mc_iver_9n » Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:51 pm
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Basically as the title suggests. No comments, just pictures. Post one or two pictures of your 9n. Feel free to give a short description.
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Last post by polo02
Sun Nov 07, 2021 5:31 pm
Headlight upgrade

Last post by alexperkins « Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:59 pm
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by hardhitter » Sun Feb 06, 2005 2:29 pm
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For all you Mk 3 owners suffering with poor headlights (thats pretty much everyone) heres how to improve them.

First off make sure you headlight...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:59 pm
THE Polo GTi Gearbox Thread

Last post by siawacsh « Sat Aug 28, 2021 12:28 am
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by Si_GTi » Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:55 pm
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Given the alarming number of gearbox failures over the last six to twelve months it would be useful to pull some information together for reference?...
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Last post by siawacsh
Sat Aug 28, 2021 12:28 am
9n3 Parts Thread

Last post by Hann_MK « Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:32 pm
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by Jamie B » Wed May 20, 2015 1:00 pm

There's a parts thread for the 6R so why not start one for the 9n3

Post up your part numbers that we might find useful

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Last post by Hann_MK
Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:32 pm
Fuses - Polo 9N

Last post by CarbonChaos « Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:11 pm
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by iichel » Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:53 am

Here are the fuses for the Polo 9N (up to 2005).

Whether they apply to the Polo 9N3, I'm not sure. WIll update this as soon as I researched this...

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Last post by CarbonChaos
Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:11 pm
Known/common faults

Last post by Callowaybetha13 « Fri Nov 01, 2019 9:30 am
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by polo2k » Sat Jun 21, 2003 6:36 pm
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i have decided that since cars do eventually go wrong , and quite often a lot of people may ghet a similar problem so if youi have a fault that you...
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Last post by Callowaybetha13
Fri Nov 01, 2019 9:30 am
The Guide to shorter drop links

Last post by Liam645 « Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:26 am
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by Tim_GTi » Sat Nov 28, 2009 3:46 pm
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Right guys, there seems to be a post every few days regarding drop links, which ones to go for, why to change them in the first place etc etc. So...
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Last post by Liam645
Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:26 am
Polo GTi Photogallery

Last post by willc1000 « Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:19 pm
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Just an idea i thought would be cool, probably won't take off. Post one picture for you GTi dont comment on other peoples cars keep it simple, and we...
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Last post by willc1000
Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:19 pm
Polo 9N3 GTI Photogallery

Last post by polo1.9TDI SPORT « Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:04 pm
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As requested, and here is how it works:

You post one or two pictures of your car, perhaps a small comment, and thats it!

Please keep chit-chat to a...
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Last post by polo1.9TDI SPORT
Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:04 pm
Polo GTi - FAQ - Common Modifications and Advice

Last post by themikyri « Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:43 am
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by MaxZ » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:29 pm
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Welcome to the GTI Section of UK-Polos

This guide was created to answer the most common questions we get asked by new members about the Mk5 and...
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Last post by themikyri
Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:43 am
How to Reset Oil/Inspection Service Indicator

Last post by odin7s « Sat May 18, 2013 5:33 pm
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by pettsy » Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:53 pm
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OIL-Oil service

Press and hold button (A) (Located on speedometer below...
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Last post by odin7s
Sat May 18, 2013 5:33 pm
How to Reset Oil/Inspection Service Indicator

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:23 pm
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by pettsy » Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:53 pm
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Polo 1999-02

OIL-Oil service

Press and hold button (A) (Located on speedometer below...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:23 pm
6n Common Faults

Last post by faulky « Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:30 pm
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by KarlM » Wed Oct 08, 2003 2:41 pm
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Hi all,

I am currently creating a 'buying guide' for the Polo 6n. So i need any problems you've had, like rust hotspots etc.... bascially anything...
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Last post by faulky
Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:30 pm
Cam Belt Tensioner failures

Last post by KPerryGTi « Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:38 am
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by morrismen » Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:39 am
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We've all seen there appears to be problems with Cam Belt Tensioners :!:

Some VW Polo GTi owners have reported this causes symptoms such as poor...
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Last post by KPerryGTi
Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:38 am
"I Am Looking For A GTi - What Do I Need To Know?"

Last post by Tim_GTi « Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:51 pm
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by MaxZ » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:20 pm
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This thread was created to give more advice for people looking at buying a GTi.

The Mk5 GTI has a 1.6 16v 125bhp Engine, with VVT. It came in either...
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:51 pm
BASIC MK4 BUYING GUIDE

Last post by Ollie « Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:38 pm
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by pettsy » Sat Jul 03, 2004 7:54 pm
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I made this up for a mate when he went to look at a mk4 polo, thought i'd share it on here 8)

Feel free to make it a sticky etc

MK4 POLO - BUYING...
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Last post by Ollie
Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:38 pm
THE Polo GTi Pedal Box Thread

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:05 pm
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Right then.

After one of our members was told by VW UK Customer Services Not to believe anything you read on the Internet regarding the Polo GTi...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:05 pm
Commonly Used Part Numbers!

Last post by alexperkins « Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:16 pm

by alexperkins » Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:16 pm

This is our new part numbers sticky. It contains many useful details for common mods, service parts and other items

If you wish to add part numbers...

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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:16 pm
Power windows died on your Mk4? Read here.

Last post by Ben17 « Tue Apr 06, 2010 5:22 pm
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Weird things happen.

Two weeks ago, my power windows failed. Both of them, within two days.

That's odd, I thought, so I ripped off the door cards...
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Last post by Ben17
Tue Apr 06, 2010 5:22 pm
ciclo's Polo. R-line 1.2 TSI 90hp 119gr.🤝

Last post by ciclo « Thu Sep 03, 2026 3:33 am
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Regards to all forum users.
Fernando is the name with which I am registered somewhere, very happy with it.
I was born on Planet Earth , a very small...
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Last post by ciclo
Thu Sep 03, 2026 3:33 am
Wastegate rattle

Last post by abhi002 « Wed Sep 02, 2026 9:48 am
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by Le_Combattant » Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:26 pm

Hi guys !

Since day one I've my Polo (I'm his second owner) I had a rattle coming from the engine bay. A metalic and very annoying noise coming...

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Last post by abhi002
Wed Sep 02, 2026 9:48 am
Replacing broken fuel filter clip

Last post by RUM4MO « Tue Sep 01, 2026 10:11 pm
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by vicvinegar » Sat Aug 29, 2026 9:36 pm

I was replacing my fuel filter on my 2004 1.2 (Petrol) Polo and accidentally snapped the blue connector clip. The connector itself is fine, just the...

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Last post by RUM4MO
Tue Sep 01, 2026 10:11 pm
Timing belt question

Last post by RUM4MO « Mon Aug 31, 2026 11:11 pm
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by dwar5345 » Wed Aug 26, 2026 7:11 pm

Hi all,

We're looking at buying a 2019 85TSI Comfortline Polo that appears to be in pretty good condition. It's in Sydney, Australia, where my...

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Last post by RUM4MO
Mon Aug 31, 2026 11:11 pm
Resealing or re-lensing LED headlights

Last post by amer6R « Sat Aug 29, 2026 6:43 pm
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by Bepis » Thu Aug 27, 2026 10:43 pm

Anyone had their LED headlights resealed or had new lenses fitted?

Moisture ingress into my passenger side is getting worse. Butyl seals on both...

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Last post by amer6R
Sat Aug 29, 2026 6:43 pm
6r 5 door petrol boot won't open

Last post by amer6R « Fri Aug 28, 2026 4:09 pm
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by Congoey » Wed Sep 08, 2021 7:19 pm
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I've been having boot issues for a while now, it used to work fine but it's slowly got less reliable and now it doesn't work at all.
I have...
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Last post by amer6R
Fri Aug 28, 2026 4:09 pm
2011 6R 1.2 TDI - noisy gearbox

Last post by amer6R « Wed Aug 26, 2026 2:28 pm
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by louisb1 » Tue Aug 25, 2026 1:33 pm

Had my clutch and gearbox oil changed by a mobile mechanic, then 1 month later I took it to another garage for a separate issue, and they noticed I...

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Last post by amer6R
Wed Aug 26, 2026 2:28 pm
Introducing my Lightning McQueen LM95

Last post by sejuani « Mon Aug 24, 2026 4:06 am
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Hi there Friends,

On occasion of Disney Pixar Cars3 release today, let me all introduce you all to my Lightning McQueen

I have been follower of...
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 4:06 am
Proving Value to Insurer

Last post by Gellibrand « Mon Aug 24, 2026 3:49 am
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by jackblanco1 » Thu Oct 23, 2025 11:39 am

Hi Guys,

I recently had an incident with another driver, both cars sustained minimal damage... I have a dented wing and a cracked grille

But......

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Last post by Gellibrand
Mon Aug 24, 2026 3:49 am
Bucket Seats!!

Last post by michael221 « Sun Aug 23, 2026 6:56 am
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by kenny.l » Wed Jun 16, 2004 9:26 pm

Does anybody know where or wat kind of bucket seats or sport seats i can get for my mk4 polo.and how much they would cost.im willing to buy them...

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Last post by michael221
Sun Aug 23, 2026 6:56 am
EA211 Oil Catch can

Last post by 2226 « Sat Aug 22, 2026 10:02 pm
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by Le_Combattant » Tue Feb 20, 2024 6:04 pm
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Hey fox,

After many years of troubleshooting why my engine is running rough on cold day and why I have some missfire, I took, fews days back, the...
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Last post by 2226
Sat Aug 22, 2026 10:02 pm
2011 6R 1.2 Polo - Power Steering Issue

Last post by Ne0 « Sat Aug 22, 2026 4:30 pm
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by Ne0 » Thu Aug 13, 2026 9:18 pm

Hi all,

I’m looking for some help with a 2011 VW Polo 6R 1.2 petrol with electro-hydraulic power steering. I’ve been chasing a complete loss of...

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Last post by Ne0
Sat Aug 22, 2026 4:30 pm
Buying a 6C - what to check on the test drive?

Last post by Mikeso51 « Sat Aug 22, 2026 12:14 pm
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by rms » Fri Aug 21, 2026 11:46 am

hi folks! i’m very excited to be (hopefully) joining the club of Polo owners this weekend! it’ll be my first car ever, and so, i feel a bit clueless...

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Last post by Mikeso51
Sat Aug 22, 2026 12:14 pm
Newer Polo Alloys Wont Fit

Last post by SanketM « Sat Aug 22, 2026 10:15 am
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by loganramage07 » Fri Aug 21, 2026 5:37 pm

Hi, I recently bought some polo alloys 15” from a 2020 model to fit onto my 2010 model that had 14” steel wheels on. I asked the garage to fit them...

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Last post by SanketM
Sat Aug 22, 2026 10:15 am
Help needed: MQB MIB2 steering wheel CAN frames / MFSW button CAN IDs

Last post by Hiroki « Fri Aug 21, 2026 6:46 pm
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by Hiroki » Wed Aug 19, 2026 5:12 pm

Hi everyone,

I’m working on a PQ25 → MQB MIB2 CAN translator for my Polo 6R and I’m looking for some help obtaining the actual MQB CAN frames used...

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Last post by Hiroki
Fri Aug 21, 2026 6:46 pm
Intermittent battery light

Last post by ava « Fri Aug 21, 2026 5:37 pm

by ava » Fri Aug 21, 2026 5:37 pm

Hi, me and my dad are trying to get the the bottom of a problem regarding my polo. When driving we are getting an intermittent battery light...

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Last post by ava
Fri Aug 21, 2026 5:37 pm
iichels Polo 6R 1.6TDI DSG --> OEM++ R-Line conversion

Last post by AlexisMtn_ « Fri Aug 21, 2026 10:24 am
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What started out as a Polo 6R 1.2 TDI bluemotion Trendline with literally no options at all... evolved and evolved and evolved... and replaced all...
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Last post by AlexisMtn_
Fri Aug 21, 2026 10:24 am
EPC Warning Light

Last post by SRGTD « Thu Aug 20, 2026 7:36 pm
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by S_94 » Wed Jul 15, 2026 3:05 pm

Hi folks,

Hope everyone is well.

Was heading to the gym earlier and about 5 mins into the drive (just about to merge onto the motorway) and the...

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Last post by SRGTD
Thu Aug 20, 2026 7:36 pm
Advise required

Last post by davidm_01 « Wed Aug 19, 2026 4:29 pm

by davidm_01 » Wed Aug 19, 2026 4:29 pm

Hello All

I have a low mileage polo 2009, i'm not a mechanic but can any of you experts tell me if the below pictures warrant further attendtion, it...

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Last post by davidm_01
Wed Aug 19, 2026 4:29 pm
Help need

Last post by ciclo « Wed Aug 19, 2026 4:59 am
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by Petes1963 » Tue Aug 18, 2026 9:50 pm

Hi everyone,
I'm hoping iichel, ciclo, or anyone familiar with the Polo 6R/6C and VW PQ-platform steering-wheel electronics might be able to help...

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Last post by ciclo
Wed Aug 19, 2026 4:59 am
anyone knows how to get this? (the little cap on antenna)

Last post by ciclo « Sun Aug 16, 2026 1:35 pm
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by 373981094 » Wed Jun 03, 2015 6:49 pm

Hi, I recently bought a shark fin antenna (GPS, DAB etc..) and I am wondering does anyone know the name of the little blue cap that shows in the...

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Last post by ciclo
Sun Aug 16, 2026 1:35 pm
Polo 6R alarm randomly going off in the middle of the night.

Last post by ciclo « Sat Aug 15, 2026 3:03 am
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by ethanwithapolo » Mon Aug 10, 2026 2:38 am

Hi guys, I’ve recently encountered an issue with my 13-plated Polo GT where the alarm randomly goes off during the middle of the night. It’s gotten...

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Sat Aug 15, 2026 3:03 am

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