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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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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
Windows steaming up
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mysteryboy »
Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:12 pm
Hi Guys,
I recently noticed my windows keep steaming up more than they should.
Today Lunch time I leave work to find my windows have steamed up, I...
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Last post by blue5250
Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:31 pm
anyone ever changed a PAS hose?
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acf8181 »
Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:08 pm
in particular the one that goes from the pump all the way round the engine bay and onto the rack at the drivers side (in other words the long one!)?...
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Last post by acf8181
Wed Nov 30, 2005 1:59 pm
Angel eyes
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Big Nick »
Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:45 am
well, I've just got these bad boys from ebay, I just wondered how easy they are to fit, or if any of you guys have already done this mod and you came...
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Last post by polopowah
Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:38 pm
Tinting spray + headlights
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helios1 »
Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:18 pm
Whats the deal on using tint spray (like from halfrauds) to tint the headlights?
I was thinking of buying a new set of lights (+ smoked indicators)...
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Last post by helios1
Tue Nov 29, 2005 8:45 pm
carpet features!
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by
OMEGASUPR3ME »
Fri Nov 25, 2005 12:58 am
hey i was wonderin if anyone had recarpeted their car? coz i wanna recarpet all of it black, includin the boot and im gettin a black stealth shelf...
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Last post by JarnoVWPolo6N
Tue Nov 29, 2005 5:40 pm
photoshop - what you all think?
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helios1 »
Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:39 pm
Hey all, here's a photoshop pic i whipped up earlier - this is how i want to make it look over the next year, before i go to uni!
Comment n...
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Last post by JarnoVWPolo6N
Tue Nov 29, 2005 4:54 pm
which is better?
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mitty »
Tue Nov 29, 2005 4:07 pm
are blue angel eyes illegal? iv got the option blue or white...which colour looks better? on my 6n.
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Last post by mitty
Tue Nov 29, 2005 4:07 pm
light
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mitty »
Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:26 am
does anyone kno how much i wud be lookin at to get a normal garage to fit a pair of angel eyes on my 6n?
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Last post by david burton
Tue Nov 29, 2005 12:03 pm
MK 5 Lights on MK 4
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by
Golfather »
Wed Jul 21, 2004 2:40 am
The dilemma...
Will the bulb holder from the Mk4 (6N) fit the rear lights of the Mk5?
Does it require any modifications to fit?
Is there anything...
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Last post by david burton
Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:27 am
say cheese!
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david burton »
Sun Nov 27, 2005 6:26 pm
Our club just did a FAST CAR photo shoot - for a feature on local clubs in the UK. 15 cars and members and a few girlies.... then we get rated in...
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Last post by david burton
Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:25 am
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Last post by david burton
Mon Nov 28, 2005 12:27 pm
New Polo Owner
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by
Darthmal86 »
Fri Nov 25, 2005 11:48 pm
Hi all,
Just recently purchased a polo for my sister and it was a bit of a hasty decision cos i needed it fast so i dont know much about it yet. I...
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Last post by polopowah
Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:45 pm
centre bore
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mitty »
Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:50 pm
alrite people,will a set of alloys with a centre bore of 73.1 fit my 1997 1.4cl 6n polo?????
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Last post by mitty
Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:57 pm
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Last post by mysteryboy
Sun Nov 27, 2005 3:03 pm
insurence too cheap??
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Giorgio »
Fri Nov 25, 2005 5:25 pm
I am looking to get insured on a 1.4 1998 Polo L, on my Dad's name. Hes got 5 years protected no claims. I have made sure every bit of detail is...
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Last post by DanDiesel
Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:37 pm
Haynes Manual Mk4 (6n)
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loopydoo2002 »
Sat Nov 26, 2005 2:08 pm
Wondering if anyone knows if there is a haynes that covers the 1.4 16v?Had a look at the 94-99 polo manual and it doesnt cover the 16v engine!!!...
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Last post by Christian6N
Sun Nov 27, 2005 4:45 am
alloys
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mike_mrk4 »
Sat Nov 26, 2005 12:22 pm
i was just wondering wat the difo between vw n pug wheel fitments r n will they fit cos iv seen a set any help would b great thanx
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Last post by carmadaaron
Sat Nov 26, 2005 8:56 pm
heater matrix
by
mike_mrk4 »
Sat Nov 26, 2005 1:24 am
does any1 no anywhere where i can get a heater matrix as mine only works on 4 n its doing my head in i dont care if its 2nd hand just as long as its...
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Last post by mike_mrk4
Sat Nov 26, 2005 1:24 am
De-cat pipe
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by
bstardchild »
Tue Nov 22, 2005 11:44 pm
Bit of a DIY job but I'm happy with it
Cut out the cat from a good second hand front pipe and welded flanges to it
Welded flanges the downpipes...
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Last post by helios1
Fri Nov 25, 2005 9:15 pm
Radiator Fan Question
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by
Noddy »
Fri Nov 25, 2005 5:43 pm
Alright,
I was wondering if anyone could tell me at what engine temperature their radiator fans switch on? I can't seem to find the info anywhere....
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Last post by Noddy
Fri Nov 25, 2005 7:47 pm
How much is my polo worth?
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by
owenjt »
Sat Jul 30, 2005 6:20 pm
Looking to sell my mk4 and buy a gti but not sure how much it's worth. Any ideas?:
P-reg CL, 1996, e/w, e/m, FSH, 88k miles, alloys, sony stereo & 6...
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Last post by skyline.99
Fri Nov 25, 2005 3:15 pm
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Last post by Phatman
Fri Nov 25, 2005 2:27 pm
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Last post by CalvinGTI
Fri Nov 25, 2005 12:13 pm
Interior Lights
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AcidBoI »
Wed Nov 16, 2005 9:59 am
Guys is it possible to buy interior bulbs which are brighter than those actually found on my 6n polo?
Yesterday I changed the fan/heater controls...
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Last post by 16vTej
Fri Nov 25, 2005 11:19 am
Has my Catalytic Converter gone bust?
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Mint »
Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:21 pm
When i start my engine, a huge puff of thick smoke comes out of the exhaust. Sometimes the car won't even start first time. The smoke continues to...
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Last post by Mint
Thu Nov 24, 2005 9:07 pm
Polo workshop Manual
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Blackone »
Thu Nov 17, 2005 8:07 pm
Has anyone got the Polo MkIV workshop manual on CD or a link to a site where i can download it?
Could really do with a copy of this,
Cheers
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Last post by bstardchild
Thu Nov 24, 2005 8:27 pm
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Last post by RosyPolo
Thu Nov 24, 2005 12:25 pm
my decision
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mitty »
Wed Nov 23, 2005 9:24 am
ok people, iv finally decided on the alloys that im gona get.195/40/16 7j 4x100(stud) with an offset of 38.iv had no lowering done on the car.my car...
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Last post by helios1
Wed Nov 23, 2005 9:00 pm
Thermostat
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psmpayne »
Mon Nov 21, 2005 11:05 pm
It looks like my thermostat has failed, luckily in the open position.
Is it easy to change? Whats the easiest way to drain the coolant? When...
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Last post by psmpayne
Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:21 pm
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Last post by Blackone
Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:52 pm
Window closure module?
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by
mmh »
Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:44 am
Hi I just bought a Laserline 824 window closure module.
Anyone fittedone of these or a similar module? and know what wires I need to pick up and...
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Last post by 16vTej
Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:22 pm
need help, will these fit??
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mitty »
Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:35 pm
7J 16 et45 4x100 one piece 195/45/16 tyres. ok this is the spec of the wheels.will they fit a 1997 6n 1.4cl polo?? the alloys are from team dynamics....
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Last post by 16vTej
Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:15 pm
OH s**t: Coolant flows freely.. at 70mph
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by
Noddy »
Tue Nov 22, 2005 5:12 pm
When I bought my car the coolant temperature sensor was broken, so the other day I bit the bullet and went to the stealer and bought a new one for...
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Last post by 16vTej
Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:14 pm
1.4 16v
by
kr1s77 »
Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:05 pm
just a notice to let you know that it is now for sale. For details see the look in the 'for sale' posts.
Thanks
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Last post by kr1s77
Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:05 pm
Urgent - Idle/Idling Problem
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by
s79 »
Thu Nov 17, 2005 1:59 pm
Hi all I’m new to the forum, I need some urgent advice for an idling problem on a 1996 (P reg) Mark IV 1.6 Auto.
Reading the forum get the...
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Last post by s79
Tue Nov 22, 2005 2:12 pm
Removing the rear wiper?
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by
silvermk4polo »
Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:45 am
Hi does any of you know where i can a replacement cap for the rear wiper hole? ive seen them before but now cant find it again. any help would be...
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Last post by cinder
Tue Nov 22, 2005 1:34 pm
tyre wear
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MintySE »
Mon Nov 21, 2005 12:56 pm
have just realised that i have un even tyre wear on both frnt tyres
i have 175/6513 80t tyres and both the inner edges are bauld
anyone else come...
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Last post by bstardchild
Mon Nov 21, 2005 11:47 pm
central locking
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by
Musicfreek2002 »
Fri Nov 18, 2005 5:29 pm
I have just bought a universal central locking kit for my car. anyone know how to fit it. we know the wiring of it but just not how to fit the...
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Last post by psmpayne
Mon Nov 21, 2005 10:55 pm
Throttle Body Problem Erratic Revvs
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by
loopydoo2002 »
Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:59 pm
Hi im sure loads of people have done this and like them i am very pissed off and wish that i would just be able to leave things alone.
I changed the...
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Last post by JTLondon
Mon Nov 21, 2005 10:46 pm
Aux Belt tensioner removal
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by
mike-snapper »
Mon Nov 21, 2005 3:16 pm
i've found the cause of the wise on my 1.4 8v 6n. It's the aux drive belt tensioner. A 40 quid visit to GSF and i have what looks like the pully...
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Last post by mike-snapper
Mon Nov 21, 2005 8:46 pm
MOT and leccy windows?
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by
mmh »
Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:23 pm
My windows have packed up and MOT is due next week.
Will my windows not working affect and MOT Pass???.
Thanks,
Mo
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Last post by Blackone
Mon Nov 21, 2005 8:01 pm
Battery recommendations and prices pls?
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by
mmh »
Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:34 pm
Hi,
The battery on my '98 1.4 CL is gone and I need to get one sharpish.
Anyone got any recommendations?
I've heard Bosch Silver Plus ones are...
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Last post by DScape
Mon Nov 21, 2005 7:10 pm
1998 polo 1.0 idle problem
by
slydorg »
Mon Nov 21, 2005 7:09 pm
My girlfriend has recently complained that her polo has been hard to start from cold, also that the temperature guage is reading a bit lower than...
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Last post by slydorg
Mon Nov 21, 2005 7:09 pm
Door bending on 6n?
Replies: 13
by
skyline.99 »
Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:50 pm
Hi guys I was just wondering wether the 6n's doors are weak to peeps bending the door frame to gain entry to the car?? Have any of you had this prob...
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Last post by skyline.99
Mon Nov 21, 2005 3:32 pm
Clutch / Battery Problem?
Replies: 7
by
Noddy »
Wed Nov 16, 2005 7:48 pm
I've only had my 6n for three weeks and really enjoy driving it about but lately i've been getting into a bit of trouble on steep slopes and hills....
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Last post by AKs_SlickPolo
Sun Nov 20, 2005 5:46 pm
Red clear tail lights?
Replies: 3
by
Phatman »
Sat Nov 19, 2005 5:02 pm
Hi, what's the best (i.e. cheapest :) ) place for buying the red and clear tail lights from? I've seen lots of techno chav ones on fleabay but I'm...
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Last post by david burton
Sun Nov 20, 2005 5:31 pm
bolts
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by
Essex6N »
Sun Nov 20, 2005 12:33 pm
I bought some wheels the other week, they are 15'' bbs from a mk2 golf. The problem is that I haven’t got the little bolts that hold caps that hide...
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Last post by david burton
Sun Nov 20, 2005 12:55 pm
HOW LOW
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by
Essex6N »
Sat Nov 12, 2005 1:24 pm
I’ve just fitted some 15'' rims on my polo 1.4 8v. Now it looks like a tractor, I wanna fit some lowering springs bit I don’t know how low I...
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Last post by mysteryboy
Sat Nov 19, 2005 9:53 pm
[b]Throttle body for sale[/b]
by
kendo »
Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:36 pm
Hi
I changed my throttle body and hence have the old one (good condition) for sale. Please check out my ebay page on:
If link does not work...
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Last post by kendo
Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:36 pm
Dead Battery
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by
henry01 »
Sun Nov 13, 2005 9:21 am
i went to start my car last night and it did nothing, i dont think i left anything on and the only thing on was the wipers. i know this prob didnt...
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Last post by henry01
Sat Nov 19, 2005 10:36 am
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