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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.
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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
Freezing Door Locks
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independentphoto »
Mon Jan 24, 2005 5:37 pm
Hi there,
I've had this trouble before, but it's becoming a real pain now. When it gets frosty for a decent spell, my FRONT door locks freeze up. I...
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Last post by dubmk4
Thu Jan 27, 2005 8:37 pm
Lowering and tires
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Horse »
Thu Jan 20, 2005 10:12 am
I'm still a bit here and have poor english, but i hope you'll untherstand me... :oops:
I have 6N a.k.a. mkIV (1997) and 15 rims with 195/50/15...
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Last post by cruisin_chris
Thu Jan 27, 2005 4:07 pm
clear lenses
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cruisin_chris »
Tue Jan 25, 2005 9:12 pm
where's cheapest place for clear front corner lenses? even 2nd hand, and do any other polo models fit them, even ibiza? 8)
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Last post by Speedlaw
Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:36 am
polo 1.0l help wont start
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STONEY »
Sun Jan 23, 2005 3:16 pm
Hi newbe to the forums (only reg yesterday) and my car wont start this morning.First of all i thought it was out of petrol (showing 1/2 a tank) so i...
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Last post by STONEY
Tue Jan 25, 2005 10:58 pm
SQUEAKY BLOODY ENGINE
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Musicfreek2002 »
Mon Jan 24, 2005 7:22 pm
my 1.0l polo started to make a squeeking sound this afternoon but i dont think its the fan belt what else could it be
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Jan 24, 2005 9:56 pm
How do i remove the door!?
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buymypolo! »
Wed Jan 19, 2005 7:23 pm
I want to take the drivers dor off my mk4 polo and take it to the bodyshop to have it sprayed up (car not insured for road). Any ideas on how i can...
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Last post by david burton
Sat Jan 22, 2005 11:42 am
Sills for sideskirts
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jon_poloV »
Fri Jan 21, 2005 10:27 am
Will someone please help, i have a mk5 without sideshirts and looks like the mk4 with no sideskirts, would someone do a bit of surveying and measure...
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Last post by jon_poloV
Fri Jan 21, 2005 10:27 am
Tuning
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kr1s77 »
Thu Jan 20, 2005 9:26 am
Just wanted to know if my 1997 polo 1.4 16v was self tuning or do i need to take it to a garage.
Thanks
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Last post by Speedlaw
Thu Jan 20, 2005 2:28 pm
Wheel Check
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Daveo »
Wed Jan 19, 2005 11:36 am
want sum new rim unsure what to get any nice ideas?
... got 17's on @ the mo cant aford keep putin tyres on it lol (£350 a set) but unsure what to...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Thu Jan 20, 2005 2:26 pm
URGENT LOWERING EMERGANCY!
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dubmk4 »
Thu Jan 13, 2005 5:00 pm
Took car in for suspension change new gmax shocks and springs with 50mm drop. garage could only get rear done due to front struts being to seized,...
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Last post by dubmk4
Tue Jan 18, 2005 6:51 pm
Dirt Inside or not??
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BalinJu »
Sun Jan 16, 2005 11:38 pm
Hi all, these last days I am not seeing the engine running as usual :?
It is not as smooth as usual, and sometimes, when I hit the accelerator, it...
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Last post by BalinJu
Tue Jan 18, 2005 6:45 pm
Getting close for renewal
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James0121 »
Tue Jan 11, 2005 9:57 pm
hello
What im after is an insurance company which doesnt mind mods. From the pics on the forum some of you have done consideral amounts im currently...
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Last post by James0121
Thu Jan 13, 2005 10:30 pm
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Last post by jezmk4
Thu Jan 13, 2005 8:31 pm
Newbie!! What looks better???
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Space_Man »
Sun Jan 09, 2005 4:34 pm
just got my self a lowly 1.0l polo which looks sad for its self so i need you top guys to help with some wheel sizes. im after a 40mm Drop (on normal...
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Last post by cinder
Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:31 am
MK4 -> Mk5 roof strips guide by speedlaw
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cinder »
Tue Jan 11, 2005 7:17 am
Hi All
I followed speedlaws guide about changing the roof strips on the car, or at least made an effort to change them, the problem acured when i...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Wed Jan 12, 2005 9:12 am
Idle too fast?
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joshL »
Wed Jan 05, 2005 7:18 am
Hi guys,
I have a 1997 1.4 8v 6N Polo. Recently I had a problem with the car stalling, so I checked the fault codes using Vag-com, but no faults...
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Last post by joshL
Tue Jan 11, 2005 6:02 pm
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Last post by wrighty
Tue Jan 11, 2005 1:33 pm
rear lights
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vdub13 »
Sun Jan 09, 2005 7:32 pm
im thinkin bout replacin the lights on the back. at the moment they are all blue. does any1 know if the rear clusters from a mk5 can be adapted to...
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Last post by vdub13
Sun Jan 09, 2005 7:54 pm
badge
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cruisin_chris »
Fri Jan 07, 2005 4:36 pm
where can i get a nice shiny 1.4cl badge for my polo, yes normally taking them off is requested but for selling i want to put one back on! cheap as...
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Last post by cruisin_chris
Fri Jan 07, 2005 8:59 pm
Knackered door seal???
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dubmk4 »
Wed Jan 05, 2005 10:41 pm
My left front footwell is soaking wet :!: Had a nose at the door seal and everything looks ok.
Then when going along in the rain noticed a slight...
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Last post by dubmk4
Fri Jan 07, 2005 3:46 pm
my ashtray (story goes on)
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13twelve »
Wed Jan 05, 2005 1:07 pm
ok so it kept getting stuck and was a right pain to open
and as i kept leaving my house keys and what not in it - i needed to keep opening it
i...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Fri Jan 07, 2005 3:33 pm
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Fri Jan 07, 2005 3:23 pm
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Last post by independentphoto
Fri Jan 07, 2005 2:05 pm
Price On Engine Conversion
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Musicfreek2002 »
Thu Jan 06, 2005 12:45 pm
How much do you reckon i can expect to pay for an engine transplant ( i mean everything brake upgrade, i plan on getting coilovers anyway so no need...
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Last post by dubpolo
Thu Jan 06, 2005 5:51 pm
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Last post by dubmk4
Wed Jan 05, 2005 10:43 pm
Scraping noise from steering column
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James0121 »
Mon Dec 27, 2004 6:04 pm
Hey up
I was just wondering if anyone else has had this. When turning corners theres an irritating scraping sound it doesn’t effect steering but...
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Last post by CalvinGTI
Wed Jan 05, 2005 8:08 am
The story so far. . .
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LJ_87 »
Sun Jan 02, 2005 7:47 pm
was working on the car and thought i may throw some pictures up, as i havent done so yet, so her it is yet to be completed... p.s. crappy pictures...
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Last post by LJ_87
Tue Jan 04, 2005 11:32 pm
window problem
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cruisin_chris »
Sun Jan 02, 2005 6:56 pm
drive a 1.4cl and got electric windows, everythin works 100% and replaced the pollen filter which makes great different with air circulation but...
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Last post by cruisin_chris
Tue Jan 04, 2005 3:23 pm
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Last post by Speedlaw
Tue Jan 04, 2005 12:18 pm
Top Speed and alloys
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dubmk4 »
Wed Dec 01, 2004 11:15 am
recently got a new set of alloys 6.5x15 (195/45/15) steering feels lighter more grip good stuff. top speed seems to be lower though. Car is 1L mpi...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Tue Jan 04, 2005 12:15 pm
comments on mileage / price
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Tahrey1043 »
Mon Jan 03, 2005 9:44 pm
it's a mk4... i think..... if its a 5 then chuck me off :D
v-reg, 84k miles, £3299 ... 1.4 Match , jet black 5 door, seems in pretty good nick...
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Last post by nuttinnew
Tue Jan 04, 2005 12:04 am
budget mods
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cruisin_chris »
Sun Jan 02, 2005 6:53 pm
on a tight budget what would you all do to 1.4cl polo? ideas... 8)
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Jan 03, 2005 4:09 am
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Last post by poloace
Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:17 am
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Last post by LJ_87
Sun Jan 02, 2005 8:04 pm
Exhaust
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StevePolo »
Fri Dec 31, 2004 2:13 pm
My exhaust is sh@gged so i'm going to need to replace it, should I go for a standard one or an aftermarket one? Where is the best place to get a...
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Last post by polopowah
Fri Dec 31, 2004 4:34 pm
Break pads where are the shims?
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James0121 »
Thu Dec 30, 2004 5:10 pm
Hello everyone
i have just got round to fitting my new ebc disks and pads. i have now fitted them but 5 mins round the block and back they are...
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Last post by James0121
Fri Dec 31, 2004 3:50 pm
Fog Light Loom and Heavy Clutch
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jamespolo16v »
Thu Dec 30, 2004 3:26 pm
Hi - I have a mark4 (6n) Polo 1.4 16v year '99 I was just wondering if any body new if the wiring loom for the front fog lights is already there?...
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Last post by jamespolo16v
Thu Dec 30, 2004 3:26 pm
Subaru Impreza seats into a 6N
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Squib »
Sat Dec 25, 2004 6:17 pm
I've heard it on the grape vine that these fit straight into Mk 4's with the subaru or original VW sub frames... does any one know if this is true?...
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Last post by dubster82
Wed Dec 29, 2004 7:15 pm
Poor running Polo MkIV
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Lucien »
Mon Dec 27, 2004 3:51 pm
My 96 1,6 MkIV Runs poorly sometimes, especially when the weather is cold. The symptoms are; jerkyness on very small throttle openings, revs take...
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Last post by OGDMX
Mon Dec 27, 2004 6:36 pm
Suspension...
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dubmk4 »
Sat Dec 18, 2004 9:43 am
Know there is a thread about with this but cant find it at mo.
Going to lower the vessel after xmas prob on spax or gmax shocks instead of standard...
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Last post by dubmk4
Mon Dec 27, 2004 5:01 pm
Steering Wheel Smoke Anyone??
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polo69 »
Thu Dec 23, 2004 8:40 pm
So this happened a couple of months agao but i thought i would share it with everyone.
This one morning in particular, started my car and smoke...
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Last post by polo69
Thu Dec 23, 2004 10:54 pm
Best way to change my headlight??
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lixa »
Fri Dec 17, 2004 10:27 am
Hi there,
I'm new! Just to say hi, I've got MK4 Polo 1.4 CL.
Also, I had a small bump at the front of my car and my bumper buckled and I smashed my...
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Last post by dubpolo
Wed Dec 22, 2004 5:19 pm
Throttle Body Problems
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kr1s77 »
Mon Nov 22, 2004 2:40 pm
Does anyone know where i can get a second hand throttle body (in or near birmingham) for a polo 1.4 16v 1997 as Volkswagen want £314.64 inc vat and...
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Last post by spencerp
Tue Dec 21, 2004 12:36 pm
HELP NEEDED.brembos on my mrk4 polo 1.8t
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john2 »
Fri Dec 17, 2004 6:06 pm
now i have standard 16v brakes on my polo mrk4 20v and would like to fit some brembo calipers, really just for show and possible extra performance....
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Last post by wrighty
Tue Dec 21, 2004 8:18 am
anybody elses ash tray get stuck in?
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13twelve »
Sat Dec 18, 2004 12:21 pm
i dont smoke, so i use my ash tray for keys and credit cards at car parks etc.
but the bugger keeps getting stuck in
whats all that about?
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Last post by bstardchild
Mon Dec 20, 2004 11:14 pm
What a saturday!
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srbpower »
Sun Dec 19, 2004 6:44 pm
Well what can I say, Our little polo is one hell of a car. I needed to drive down to our unit in grays essex from my girlfriends. 400 mile round...
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Last post by srbpower
Mon Dec 20, 2004 9:46 pm
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Fri Dec 17, 2004 6:34 pm
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Last post by Fjo
Fri Dec 17, 2004 12:28 pm
Tyre Pressures
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Musicfreek2002 »
Tue Dec 14, 2004 8:09 pm
I got a set of alloys with 195/55/15 rubber on them, what are the correct tyre pressures for these.
Thanks
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Last post by Musicfreek2002
Thu Dec 16, 2004 9:30 pm
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Thu Dec 16, 2004 5:28 pm
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