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Chat about your MKIV (6N) Polo
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Last post by jsybrian
Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:56 am
Photo Hosting is now enabled
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Hi All
We've taken the decision to allow users to upload images to the site to save you having to host them externally
In order to do this, when...
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Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:33 am
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Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Last post by MiikeGX
Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:31 am
The official Mk4 FAQ.
by
Speedlaw »
Tue Sep 30, 2003 7:34 pm
WELCOME!
Welcome to UK-Polos, and more specifically, the Mk4 forum section.
This guide was created to answer the most common questions we...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Tue Sep 30, 2003 7:34 pm
Noobie To polo Scene :D
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by
G40_Taz »
Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:47 pm
Hiya all just thought i will say hi :D . Right im after a mk4 1.4 polo 16v and after reading the common faults thread im not so sure on buying a polo...
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Last post by NOZ
Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:37 am
Chassis Grounding point
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by
iggy350 »
Sat Apr 25, 2009 2:48 pm
hey guys
decided that the 6n has been off the road for too long now so this weekend I am hoping to at least get it running again.
Basically...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:15 pm
Fuel Consumption
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by
PoloGrant »
Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:07 am
Just a quick one, i have a 95 1.3 CL, 107,000 miles, costs about 35 pounds to fill up and only gets about 225 miles off a full tank. Is this about...
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Last post by l0rne
Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:44 am
the boot
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l0rne »
Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:57 pm
for over a month now im currently smoothing my boot out
i know that if i want to put a mk5 boot on mine id need to do some mods, but anybody know...
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Last post by l0rne
Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:02 am
new to polo ownership.. hello.
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cornish-duber »
Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:46 pm
Hey everyone, Ive just picked up a 6n saloon. 1.6l in what i think is storm grey. R plate.
will try n get a few pics up later on...
ive had lots of...
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Last post by Torq-Al
Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:09 pm
Heater problem
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by
nuova »
Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:16 pm
Hi. My '97 Polo has a recalcitrant heater control knob which only recognises one position - full on. It cannot be moved off this setting. What is...
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Last post by nuova
Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:45 am
Power steering fluid - location?
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by
RigsVille »
Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:14 am
Hi, I have a 2000 1.9 SDI Polo and just recently whenever I turn the steering wheel I hear a whining noise. I once had this before on a previous car...
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Last post by RigsVille
Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:23 am
Help - Dashboard Dials Not Working!
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depala »
Mon Apr 20, 2009 2:22 pm
Hi,
I have a S Reg (1999) 1.4L polo. I have been using it for a few years now and its behaved really well recently!
Well since the last 2 days my...
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Last post by mart87
Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:55 pm
Re spray prices
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by
jezza »
Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:52 am
Had a quote from my local re spray shop and they have quoted me £405 to re spray the 2 rear panels, due to a little arch rust that came across due to...
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Last post by influenceamc
Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:07 am
Backbox Rattle
by
polo750 »
Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:19 pm
Hi,
I put on a new backbox onto my polo, after a few weeks it started sounding like this:
WTF is that rattle/echo sound coming out of it? The...
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Last post by polo750
Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:19 pm
Mk4 Polo Lowering Question
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by
sc00byd00byd00 »
Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:59 pm
Hey all,
I have bought some AP Coilovers and fitted them to my Mk4, however, I'm really not liking the harshness feel of the coilovers. (The car...
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Last post by vw-po-low
Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:18 pm
wheel question
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by
dickiemint »
Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:55 am
I've been offered some alloys for my R reg 1.4 cl polo, they are from a S reg Renault Megane Coupe.
Can any one tell me if they will fit the polo...
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Last post by vw-po-low
Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:14 pm
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Last post by depala
Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:00 pm
Vibrating
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by
rhys793 »
Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:21 pm
My steering wheel starts to vibrate when i get upto around 70 mph :(
Any one know what could be wrong?
Cheerz
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Last post by jezza
Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:08 pm
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Last post by NOZ
Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:40 am
6N Speakers
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by
RandonGUY »
Sun Apr 05, 2009 12:12 pm
Hi,
From what I can gather, the front ones are 6.5 .
Are they coaxial? What does that even mean lol? And are tweeters the same size for every car?...
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Last post by Calvin2810
Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:57 pm
Whole Body Paint for my Polo
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by
Juan »
Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:37 pm
Hi there Guys
Im looking to re-paint my car but havent got a clue how much it could cost, could you give me an idea on how much it could cost....
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Last post by dub_jack
Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:49 pm
Heater Core Replacement
by
dtulloh »
Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:36 am
Replaced the Heater Core over Easter on my daughter's 1997 Australian Delivery, RH Drive, 1.6 8v 4 door (5 door hatchback) Automatic with Air...
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Last post by dtulloh
Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:36 am
Heater Core Replacement
by
dtulloh »
Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:35 am
Replaced the Heater Core over Easter on my daughter's 1997 Australian Delivery, RH Drive, 1.6 8v 4 door (5 door hatchback) Automatic with Air...
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Last post by dtulloh
Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:35 am
Lights on dash stopped working
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by
darranthemac »
Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:22 pm
Hi everyone. The lights on the clock etc.. behind the steering wheel and on the dash (heater etc..) have all stopped working suddenly. This happened...
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Last post by nuova
Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:35 am
Losing Power
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by
crodgers »
Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:41 pm
Im losing power in my 6n. I can hear what sounds like air coming from directly below where the front seats are. It sounds like there is a blow in the...
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Last post by l0rne
Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:03 am
Fuel light - when to worry?
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by
Jon L »
Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:58 am
I have only had my R reg (98) polo 2 weeks and the fuel guage went from just below top of zero to absolute zero within 5 miles. I wasn't booting it,...
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Last post by vw-po-low
Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:18 pm
NZ MK4 1.6 8v auto
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by
jamegumb »
Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:55 am
Hi I live in New zealand & have just bought my first VW Polo 1.6 8v auto with about 80K on the clock. I knew nothing about VWs when I bought it &...
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Last post by jezza
Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:35 am
revs suddenly low and cutting out
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l0rne »
Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:15 pm
right ..need help so badly
for the past couple of days when my car is in neutral (including between changing gears) and when stationary it suddenly...
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Last post by Hardcore
Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:53 pm
white stuff in oil cap
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by
oliver12 »
Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:50 pm
well i had a look in my oil cap today and noticed that on the cap just the cap there is like white stuff not really white but like greyish/white when...
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Last post by Hardcore
Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:50 pm
golf help please.
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by
rooby_roo »
Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:18 pm
hi all sorry , i know this is a polo forum but i desperatly need some advice about my golf,
right i bought this from auction today , its a gt tdi 03...
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:45 pm
collies
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by
joecr85 »
Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:33 am
hi everyone would these fit my 1995 polo m reg the guy wasnt sure if they would
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:43 pm
Removing gear knob
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by
mavric_974100 »
Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:55 pm
hi there.
Have been looking at getting a MK4 Golf gear knob and gaiter but cannot for the life of me get the old gear knob off, could anyone point me...
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Last post by jezza
Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:11 pm
Coilovers??
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by
X_vix_X »
Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:14 pm
Hi everyone, i am new to the site and have owned a polo since last august. I am intrested in putting coilovers on my car.
my friend has some for sale...
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Last post by vw-po-low
Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:15 pm
mk4 polo piper exhaust system
by
chriswww »
Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:03 pm
does any one no if the piper exhaust system for mk4 polo will fit 16v cause on most sites it says it only fits 8v but i cant see how and on the piper...
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Last post by chriswww
Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:03 pm
Powerflex bushes
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by
jezza »
Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:03 am
Is it really worth upgrading the wishbone ones at all?
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Last post by jezza
Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:51 pm
confused?
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by
lewis-mackenzie »
Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:54 pm
how do you add photos??
got my car last night and was going to put photos up but i cant work out how to
Cheers Lewis 8)
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:12 pm
14 INCH STEFFAN BCW
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by
Juan »
Sat Apr 04, 2009 3:24 pm
Hi There
I'm Hoping to buy 14 INCH STEFFAN BCW for my 1999 VW Polo, the suspension is currently normal (as it comes from the manufacturer).
the...
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:41 am
Superlight wheels
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by
PoloBoi »
Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:33 pm
V Dub Hommies i Need help!
Yesterday i brought some Mini superlight wheels expecting them to fit my 6N 16V, but they dont. i have seen them on...
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:46 am
Wishbones
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by
jezza »
Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:22 pm
Replacing mine tomorrow and was just wondering if anyone has any tips?
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Last post by randomage
Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:20 pm
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Last post by allyrs
Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:56 pm
what mods?
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by
juice_josh »
Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:25 pm
hi all, bought my first car today, polo 1.6 mk4 5door :)
just wondering what mods can i do to it that wont bump my insurance up?
do different light...
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Last post by Glover12
Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:18 pm
Stereo Problems - Help please!!!
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by
harrod »
Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:56 pm
I have recently just brought a JVC KD-BT11 Car stereo, i fitted it myself, perhaps mistake number one, but it doesnt seem to keep the memory of any...
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Last post by sylvester
Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:54 pm
normal reading on a tempreture gauge????
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by
kyle_mk3 »
Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:05 pm
as above really, having problem with my engine as i said in my previous topic, thermostat was fooked after testing it in a pot of boiling water...so...
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Last post by kyle_mk3
Sat Apr 04, 2009 6:10 pm
1.4 16v head on a 1.6 8v
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by
jezza »
Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:31 pm
Is it possible to do the above? My mate says that you can cause he knows a few people that have done it on vauxhals, but he said it might be...
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Last post by NOZ
Sat Apr 04, 2009 2:08 pm
6n 1.4 8v to 6n 1.6 16v and 6n2 interior
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by
BIG4244 »
Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:54 pm
basically car started as a 1.4 8v SE, then to 1.6 8v with head work, cam, exhaust etc etc, but now its going to be 1.6 16v GTI!!!
list of mods so...
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Last post by sc00byd00byd00
Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:32 am
Offset advice/problem
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by
polo-sib »
Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:18 am
I am possibly getting some new rims, their offset is 38. However the huge problem is they are 4x108, which means adapters will be needed.
Once...
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Last post by sc00byd00byd00
Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:30 am
Wining noise
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by
vw_joe »
Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:35 pm
I have a wining noise. It can be heard loudest on deceleration. Am i right in thinking this is the alternator making the noise? :(
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Last post by jezza
Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:47 pm
Erm..!
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by
laura_82 »
Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:40 am
Am i in the right mk section! Ive a 2003 polo..im thinking i should be in the mkv section? Girls for ya hey!!!
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:08 pm
Rear wiper motor cover
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by
laura_82 »
Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:58 am
Hiya im new to this! Does any1 know where i can get a rear wiper motor cover? Ive typed it in google but nothing comes up..only wiper motors!...
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Last post by laura_82
Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:59 am
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Last post by Chaosphere
Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:25 am
Advice on Lowering
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by
Polo_Ry_09 »
Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:14 pm
can anyone help?
i have gt 16 wheels on my mark IV polo and was thinkin of lowering either 40mm or 60mm. has anyone gt any pics of wht it wud look...
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Last post by Polo_Ry_09
Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:57 pm
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Last post by sc00byd00byd00
Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:47 pm
Grilles
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by
dub_jack »
Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:46 pm
Hi boys and girls,
Basically i am desperate for some grilles for my 16v front bumper!i only need center grilles and the bottom side grilles as i have...
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Last post by dub_jack
Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:07 pm
gearbox
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by
joecr85 »
Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:41 am
hey everyone new to this site but im in need of help owned my polo 6n for 3 years and have numerous engines in and out of it but the latest one seems...
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Last post by joecr85
Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:54 pm
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