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MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Chat about your MKI or MKII Polo (86 and 86F)
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by Lidonfer View the latest post
Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:08 am
MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Chat about your MKIII (86C) inc GT/G40 Polo
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MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Chat about your MKIV (6N) Polo
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MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Chat about your MKV (6N2) Polo
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Wed Apr 16, 2025 12:05 pm
MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Chat about your MKV (6N2) Polo GTi
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Sat Dec 14, 2024 12:12 pm
MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Chat about your 9n Polo (inc GT and Fun)
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by littlepolo View the latest post
Thu May 15, 2025 10:20 am
MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Chat about your facelift 9n3 Polo - Including the 9N3 Polo GTI!
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MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Chat about your 6R/6C model Polos here!
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Thu May 22, 2025 5:04 am
MK10, MK11 and MK12 (AW/BZ/AE) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Chat about your 2018+ AW/BZ/AE model Polos here!
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Polo 6R - Useful Part Numbers

Last post by amer6R « Tue Apr 15, 2025 2:20 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 amer6R
Tue Apr 15, 2025 2:20 pm
Fuse overview VW Polo 6R and 6C

Last post by iichel « Tue Feb 18, 2025 11:32 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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Last post by iichel
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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Last post by Knightroturbo
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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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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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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by Speedlaw » Tue Nov 18, 2003 8:12 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
Polo 6R ABS CODING

Last post by amer6R « Thu May 22, 2025 5:04 am
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Hi,

Can anyone post their Polo 6R ABS Coding for me. I have lost mine.

I own a VW Polo 6R 2011 1.2 TDI RHD 5 Door.

Thank You!!

This is the...
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Last post by amer6R
Thu May 22, 2025 5:04 am
re spare wheel for black edtion !

Last post by TrebleTA « Thu May 22, 2025 2:46 am
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by madmark » Tue Apr 22, 2025 2:37 pm

hi guys
i have got a black edition without a spare wheel i have seen a 14in kit for sale will that fit or is it 15ich i need ?
my car is 17in wheels...

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Last post by TrebleTA
Thu May 22, 2025 2:46 am
Front brake replacement GTI

Last post by TrebleTA « Thu May 22, 2025 2:40 am
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by Flashredpolo » Thu May 08, 2025 11:45 am

Hi, I'm looking to change the front pads and discs myself on my GTI. Are there any specific tools I'd need? Also do the pads have the wear warning...

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Last post by TrebleTA
Thu May 22, 2025 2:40 am
Increase of speed when reducing throttle

Last post by TrebleTA « Thu May 22, 2025 2:18 am

by TrebleTA » Thu May 22, 2025 2:18 am

Hi all.
So my question is this, when I full throttle the car then lift off the throttle just slightly the car seems to pick up faster. Is this...

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Last post by TrebleTA
Thu May 22, 2025 2:18 am
Polo 6R MFSW problem: right buttons not working!

Last post by SeanYang0831 « Wed May 21, 2025 8:57 pm
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by Jay-Jay » Sat Jan 26, 2019 12:28 pm
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I've just helped a friend installing a MFSW on his Polo 6R ComfortLine MY2010, but there is a very strange problem.
Left (Radio)...
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Last post by SeanYang0831
Wed May 21, 2025 8:57 pm
Install headlight washers

Last post by Maarten « Wed May 21, 2025 1:03 pm
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by alexander25 » Tue May 20, 2025 5:56 pm

Hello,
I bought a bumper for a Polo 9N3 which includes headlight washers. Along with the bumper, I received the nozzles, hoses, and the washer fluid...

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Last post by Maarten
Wed May 21, 2025 1:03 pm
ciclo's Polo. R-line 1.2 TSI 90hp 119gr.🤝

Last post by ciclo « Wed May 21, 2025 1:00 pm
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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
Wed May 21, 2025 1:00 pm
Speedo not working & petrol gauge floats up & down

Last post by Rob Polo 6n « Mon May 19, 2025 6:48 pm

by Rob Polo 6n » Mon May 19, 2025 6:48 pm

Hi everyone I know this isn’t a new topic & across the forums it has run for many years but now it’s my turn. My 97 polo has decided to do this it...

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Last post by Rob Polo 6n
Mon May 19, 2025 6:48 pm
Help! Drivers seatbelt wont pull out

Last post by frankdoylezw « Mon May 19, 2025 4:34 pm
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by murraymint » Mon Mar 23, 2020 5:58 pm

Help. I have a 2015 5 door polo. The drivers seat belt wont extend. It moves about an inch then the clicks, like the inertia wheel is stuck. If you...

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Last post by frankdoylezw
Mon May 19, 2025 4:34 pm
Remote central locking

Last post by Pennypolo « Mon May 19, 2025 10:15 am
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by Pennypolo » Sun May 18, 2025 9:23 pm

Hi, could someone please advise, boot unlocks via remote but doors have stopped working. Checked fuse when removed and boot button pressed can still...

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Last post by Pennypolo
Mon May 19, 2025 10:15 am
Is MFSW button works with basic MFD possible?

Last post by iichel « Mon May 19, 2025 6:09 am
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by SeanYang0831 » Mon May 19, 2025 5:56 am

Hey guys, finally I'm in :lol:
I have a 1.4 MPI 86ps, 7-speed DSG, trendline Polo, include basiest cluster(even no BC stalk) clean Steering wheel,...

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Last post by iichel
Mon May 19, 2025 6:09 am
Stuck trunk

Last post by amer6R « Sun May 18, 2025 8:15 pm
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by amer6R » Fri May 02, 2025 8:42 pm
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I'm having a bit of issue with my rear lid. Came home today to grab some stuff from the trunk, but it didnt want to open... and the car...
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Last post by amer6R
Sun May 18, 2025 8:15 pm
Favi's Polo 6R 1.2TSI Red Flash "strawberry" :)

Last post by wasiesto « Sun May 18, 2025 8:11 pm
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Hello all!
I came back from vacation, I set up a new topic about my polo.
I have been reading this forum for a very long time, I have received a...
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Last post by wasiesto
Sun May 18, 2025 8:11 pm
Polo flutter issue when starting

Last post by Jack0420 « Sun May 18, 2025 5:39 pm

by Jack0420 » Sun May 18, 2025 5:39 pm

Hi everyone, I wonder if someone can help. On startup, specifically when the car has been left overnight, my engine flutters and grumbles, only until...

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Last post by Jack0420
Sun May 18, 2025 5:39 pm
No remote for locking

Last post by frank 1093 « Sun May 18, 2025 8:06 am
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by frank 1093 » Thu May 15, 2025 8:07 am

Mor ning all

Recently purchased a 2014 polo without any remotes. Thought is was a basic S and then found out it was a trend.

Have a ODB11 for my...

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Last post by frank 1093
Sun May 18, 2025 8:06 am
EPC Light and Traction Control Light - Bad Throttle Response

Last post by SeanYang0831 « Sat May 17, 2025 3:04 am
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by PoloDaz93 » Sat Jul 08, 2023 2:55 pm

Hi all,

I have been having an issue with my Polo since it was last serviced around November 2022.

Idle is very “jolty”. Rev counter will smoothly...

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Last post by SeanYang0831
Sat May 17, 2025 3:04 am
Old VW antics

Last post by littlepolo « Thu May 15, 2025 10:20 am
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by littlepolo » Tue May 30, 2023 9:05 am
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On a warm day (low 20s) where the Polo has been parked up during the day and I drive it after I turn on the sidelights. At the same time, the rear...
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Last post by littlepolo
Thu May 15, 2025 10:20 am
6R Brake Master Cylinder Upgrade

Last post by Hiroki « Wed May 14, 2025 11:40 pm
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by Jay-Jay » Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:34 pm
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My Polo 6R 1.2 TSI has a 22,2mm master cylinder.
I've always found the brake pedal feel a bit soft in the initial part of the pedal travel (even...
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Last post by Hiroki
Wed May 14, 2025 11:40 pm
Max load on a GTi (BZ) cigarette socket

Last post by iichel « Wed May 14, 2025 10:18 pm
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by Nora » Wed May 14, 2025 8:28 pm

Im heading out on a summer road trip to south Europe, so im looking at running both the dashcam and a 12v coolbox from the std cigarette socket using...

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Last post by iichel
Wed May 14, 2025 10:18 pm
Airbag light and fault 9439761 - Front Passenger's Side Airbag Igniter B100A 11 [136] - Short to Ground

Last post by pologeorge « Tue May 13, 2025 10:18 am
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by pologeorge » Wed Apr 23, 2025 2:37 pm

Hello

I am new to this forum.

My son has a 2011 Polo and it has had an airbag light on for sometime. Garage replaced passenger airbag in dash/above...

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Last post by pologeorge
Tue May 13, 2025 10:18 am
Confused over timing belt advice

Last post by Bar_Ry « Mon May 12, 2025 7:19 pm
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by KTpolo » Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:58 am
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I've read that VW UK previously advised changing the timing belt every five years or every 40,000 miles, whichever came first, whereas VW Germany...
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Last post by Bar_Ry
Mon May 12, 2025 7:19 pm
P0197 error code - Oil temp sensor faulty - All sensors replaced but still getting error message

Last post by ciclo « Mon May 12, 2025 5:54 pm
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by GavinW » Sat Apr 26, 2025 10:03 am

Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction… I’ve had my first issue with the car in 3 years and over 130,000 miles....

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Mon May 12, 2025 5:54 pm

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