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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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Last post by Minty72
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
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Last post by Acky
Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:56 am
What Stainless Exhaust Do You Have?
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loopydoo2002 »
Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:48 am
Looking at getting a cat back stainless system on my 16v, not seen many so was wondering what everyone else has? What makes do u have, how much did...
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Last post by OGDMX
Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:30 am
new member
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PeteJ »
Thu Apr 06, 2006 6:22 pm
Hi!
first post, just to say hi and let you know what i got.
picking it up on monday i do beleive a 1.6 CL R reg Polo in a mid metallic blue. only...
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Last post by vdubyabush
Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:18 am
Which Blue????
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mmh »
Sun Apr 09, 2006 2:22 pm
Hi,
I recently got a Blue 1.6 GL Mk4 Polo, on a print out from VW that came with my log book and manual folder it indicates the car is 'Pacific...
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Last post by oz
Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:43 pm
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Last post by DanDiesel
Mon Apr 10, 2006 9:45 pm
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Last post by The_phat_controlleruk
Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:31 pm
Newbie with Auto that won't start
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gerga »
Sun Apr 09, 2006 1:32 am
Hi all, Hoping someone has a clue about this maddening problem.. My 98 VW Polo Automatic will only start and turn over in Neutral(not Park) but as...
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Last post by gerga
Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:02 am
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Last post by P20 DUB
Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:04 am
Another Newbie - Hello!
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C-Dub »
Fri Mar 31, 2006 8:36 pm
Hi,
I've been looking around here for a while and finally joined!
I have a 1997 Mk4 16v in diamond black, few mods but many more to go.
Now a...
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Last post by polopowah
Sun Apr 09, 2006 11:10 pm
ET??
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spot_on_jon »
Sat Apr 08, 2006 10:13 pm
whats the et 4 the 6n??? and any other offset kinda info i might need for ordering wheels??
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Last post by Alex_6n2
Sat Apr 08, 2006 11:34 pm
Stalling and low idle Revs
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Metal Head »
Sat Apr 08, 2006 2:47 pm
Hi
I recently had a friend look at my polo when he discovered a hole in the vacuum tube, he fixed the tube and then the engine was then reving at...
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Last post by loud
Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:13 pm
wheel bolts
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bullit mark »
Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:56 am
i recently bought a set of bbs wheels of a polo gti to go my polo 6n 1.4 16v when i went to fit them tonight the bolts dont seem to be long enough to...
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Last post by bullit mark
Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:56 am
Earth wire
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Essex6N »
Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:41 pm
i just find out today that my earth wire is missing form the distributor cap on my polo 1.4 8v. does anyone know where i can get a new one from and...
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Last post by inder
Sat Apr 08, 2006 12:02 am
WINDOWS again lol
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Disher6969 »
Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:38 pm
right well the elecy windows on my mark 4 go down BUT they come up really slowly sometimes stopping...
Do you think they might need a lubing up wid...
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Last post by Disher6969
Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:38 pm
Very old Polo needed for filming...
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dannyt75 »
Fri Apr 07, 2006 4:51 pm
Hello all - can any of you help? I'm after an old 1980s Polo, preferably in not particularly good (can be outright bad) condition. I don't need to...
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Last post by Mk2Adam
Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:10 pm
wheel problem!!!
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spot_on_jon »
Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:14 pm
FINALY ive found the wheels i really really like
ASA-DD1
AND
Altstadt-Dish
but ders a problem!!! (as always!!) according to swtyres.co.uk...
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Last post by ModifiedMadness
Fri Apr 07, 2006 7:49 pm
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Last post by JarnoVWPolo6N
Fri Apr 07, 2006 7:43 pm
Acceleration Problems
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Musicfreek2002 »
Fri Mar 24, 2006 9:00 am
I have a 1.0 6n and the problem i get is when i accelerate the car just goes really sluggish. It happens quite alot. As u can imagine its a pain in...
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Last post by polo69
Fri Apr 07, 2006 7:39 pm
mk4 rear discs
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Ant_6n »
Thu Apr 06, 2006 11:45 pm
does any one know if the 16v came with rear discs as standard or drums?
if drums are they the same as the 8v?as im thinking of doing a full gti disc...
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Last post by wils0n86
Fri Apr 07, 2006 6:47 pm
BODYKITS !!
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NZ POM »
Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:39 am
G'day guys & gals. I found this place in Christchurch NZ that specializes in mech repairs for vw's and i could'nt believe my luck when he showed me a...
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Last post by walshc
Thu Apr 06, 2006 6:28 pm
Peanut Butter on Oil Cap
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JaSeY1 »
Thu Apr 06, 2006 12:20 am
Hi, I have the 1.4CL 1997 P Reg model 3DR.
Sometimes there is creamy white/brown liquid on the inside of the Oil Cap cover, is this bad?
Someone...
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Last post by warrmr
Thu Apr 06, 2006 4:53 pm
Phone & Satnav Mounts
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Wardy »
Thu Apr 06, 2006 1:17 am
Been looking at mounting options tonight, from the usual suspects - Dashmount and Brodit (have used both of these in previous cars).
Anyone use...
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Last post by Wardy
Thu Apr 06, 2006 1:17 am
finally woohw
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pottts »
Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:01 pm
i posted up a few weeks ago about my polo 1.4 16v, and today i finally had the luxury of driving it after a month and a half of owning it.
So if you...
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Last post by vdubyabush
Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:07 pm
STOPPING POWER
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gunner »
Fri Mar 31, 2006 12:30 pm
the pads on my 6n 1.4 need changing, was wondering wat a good replacement for the standard pads wud be, also does ne1 no where to get some at a good...
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Last post by warrmr
Wed Apr 05, 2006 3:42 pm
WIRES!
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willy g »
Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:58 pm
Does anybody no if you can get into the rubber boot thing between the door and the sar by the hige? I have a break in my window wires and its gettin...
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Last post by willy g
Wed Apr 05, 2006 2:07 pm
Tints
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Phil6N »
Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:15 pm
Just a quick opinion, im getting my windows tinted on tuesday, but still aint decided what level of tint to go for!?
I was thinking 35% all round...
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Last post by Randall
Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:00 am
Converting electric windows?
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Phatman »
Sat Apr 01, 2006 11:06 am
Has anyone converted electric windows to manual? Wondered what componants you'd have to change...
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Last post by inder
Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:24 am
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Last post by Iceash
Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:52 pm
"NEWBIE" - My 6n Black 3dr
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JaSeY1 »
Tue Apr 04, 2006 12:55 pm
Hi I'm new here, some pics of my car BlAcKBeAuTy lol
1997 P Reg 1.4 CL
Metallic Black
Manual Sunroof
13 VW Alloys
NO MODS yet, the car is...
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Last post by polopowah
Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:46 pm
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Last post by the_muff
Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:21 pm
16v Exhaust System
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loopydoo2002 »
Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:56 am
I know that the systems on all MK4's are the same shape and the 16v back box is different but are all systems interchangable? Does the 16v have a...
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Last post by tommy long
Tue Apr 04, 2006 8:13 pm
Best place to buy touch up paint?
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by
Guest »
Tue Mar 28, 2006 10:22 pm
I've got a small paint chip on my rear bumper that's gone right down to the plastic, it's not very noticeable but I want to get rid. I spoke to my...
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Last post by ModifiedMadness
Tue Apr 04, 2006 5:10 pm
electric windows
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Dub1 »
Tue Apr 04, 2006 1:19 pm
is there any way of getting the electric windows to go up & down with holding the button for a second like of most newer cars these days? just its...
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Last post by Randall
Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:25 pm
gti alloys
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bullit mark »
Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:49 pm
would gti alloys (6n2) fit on a mk4 polo 1.4 16v? can get a set cheap just wanting to make sure they fit before a buy them.the car aint lowered but...
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Last post by Si_GTi
Mon Apr 03, 2006 10:08 pm
Mk4 wiper sizes???
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mmh »
Mon Apr 03, 2006 1:53 pm
Hi could someone confirm the standard Bosch wiper sizes for a Mk4 front and rear.
I'm ordering online and I remember something about the passenger...
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Last post by mmh
Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:08 pm
Question on wheel bearings
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by
DublinPolo »
Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:56 pm
does ne1 know which wheel bearings need replacing (ie passenger or drivers side) as there is a squeak coming from the car when i turn the wheel right?
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Last post by Ant_6n
Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:09 pm
£££
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Phil6N »
Sun Apr 02, 2006 7:06 pm
Dont know what to spend my money on this month, wonderd if you could help!?
Another option: Suggest somethin to me £30-40 max.Cheers
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Last post by Ant_6n
Mon Apr 03, 2006 10:37 am
Full Polo Paint Job
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by
hafpolo »
Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:34 pm
hey,
Does anyone know how much it costs to get a full paint job done on the polo (in the uk), thanks
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Last post by olop_chris
Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:55 am
Rear wiper
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Phil6N »
Sat Apr 01, 2006 8:02 pm
Just a quick question,
For de-wipeing the rear, you need a plug to plug it up. The only one iv found is from cult society n thats £23, which i think...
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Last post by Phil6N
Mon Apr 03, 2006 8:54 am
Angel Eye units anyone fitted?
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by
SAM_MK4_19D »
Mon Mar 13, 2006 7:12 pm
I am looking at getting a set of these as one of my standard headlights is damaged so thought I'd use the excuse to upgrade. They are on ebay
I...
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Last post by suby786
Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:28 pm
Start up problem
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Essex6N »
Sun Apr 02, 2006 7:13 pm
I saw some of you guys today at Santa pod, must say there were some beautiful cars there. Shame about the weather i frizzed my ass off! lol
My polo...
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Last post by Essex6N
Sun Apr 02, 2006 7:13 pm
cleaning Throttle Body
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akz786 »
Sat Apr 01, 2006 10:27 pm
Went to clean TB on 6N 1.4 8v - theres like a ring of carbon around it so started to blast this whist tryin to rev the car...after constant blasts...
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Last post by Mint
Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:59 am
wheel spacers
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Ant_6n »
Sat Apr 01, 2006 12:18 am
im thinking of putting wheel spacers on my car would i be able to just fit them on the back or would i need them on the front too, any thing special...
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Last post by Ant_6n
Sat Apr 01, 2006 10:10 pm
Movin up in the world.
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Barney »
Fri Mar 31, 2006 11:08 am
For the past 6months i've been savin for a new(er) car and i've decided to enter the world of rear wheel drive with a bmwe36, but i will be paying...
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Last post by Ant_6n
Sat Apr 01, 2006 7:40 pm
strong smell of fuel on startup!
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by
akz786 »
Fri Mar 31, 2006 10:41 pm
when i startup the car on fast idle for at least first 10 mins you can smell strong fuel from the air vents! - any ideas where i should start to look...
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Last post by polo boi
Sat Apr 01, 2006 7:17 pm
Odd clutch problem
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by
xbaboon »
Wed Mar 29, 2006 3:37 pm
Over the last few weeks my M reg Polo has developed an annoying problem. When I start the car, the biting point is a good couple of inches from the...
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Last post by Phatman
Sat Apr 01, 2006 11:17 am
random noise thats stopped.....
Replies: 9
by
vdubyabush »
Fri Mar 31, 2006 1:15 pm
hey guys, i think its my immobiliser beeping that has stopped beeping :oops:
i have fitted a different headunit and my friends said that only sonys...
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Last post by R1CH
Fri Mar 31, 2006 10:09 pm
Turbo Conversion
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by
AshBlueMk4 »
Mon Aug 08, 2005 2:55 pm
anybody know any websites offering turbos kits for the 6n????
Toying with the idea of a conversion but want a turbo rather than an supercharger......
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Last post by Alex_6n2
Fri Mar 31, 2006 6:33 pm
newbie :P
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by
DooG »
Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:23 pm
i had an arguement with a volvo....... ive now invested in a dark grey P reg polo....need to start to pimp my ride.....
any of u lot taken your...
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Last post by Noddy
Fri Mar 31, 2006 11:20 am
Airfilter
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by
CheekMaster »
Tue Mar 28, 2006 9:18 am
Hi all,
I am about to add a cone K&N Filter to my polo (1999) 1.9D CL 6n2, so it could get a but more of a beefier sound, by way is the air...
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Last post by CheekMaster
Fri Mar 31, 2006 8:49 am
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