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Chat about your MKIV (6N) Polo
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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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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
16v (possible) brake problems
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chubbster »
Sat Dec 27, 2003 11:21 pm
hello again people, i havent been on for the last few months, u know how it is work work work. its a pain in the bloody arse. anyway its good to see...
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Last post by chubbster
Thu Jan 08, 2004 7:52 pm
Car Alarms
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MikeG »
Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:24 pm
Hi,
Ive been thinking about purchasing a car alarm for a while and have a tight budget (under £200). What would anyone recommend as a good...
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Last post by mchugh
Thu Jan 08, 2004 4:02 pm
Mk4 Rear Wiper
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Golfather »
Wed Jan 07, 2004 4:13 pm
Hi all.
This is my first post, and what a relief to see such a thriving Polo scene.
I've bought a Polo 1.6 GLX (1995) for my other half....and...
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Last post by Golfather
Thu Jan 08, 2004 11:44 am
16v driving and buying opinions
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david burton »
Mon Jan 05, 2004 11:13 pm
Hello!
I'm thinking about getting rid of my 1.0 L...
and getting a 16v. Insurance doesn't seem too bad (humph) but do you guys have an opinion on...
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Last post by david burton
Wed Jan 07, 2004 6:41 pm
I Need a Car alarm.
Replies: 4
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mick_in_dpk »
Fri Nov 28, 2003 12:32 pm
When i bought my car it came with no electrics, which doesn't matter to me really. But i would like central locking and a descent car alarm,
can...
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Last post by mchugh
Tue Jan 06, 2004 1:38 pm
OIL SERVICE INDICATOR - HELP!
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rob_m23 »
Mon Jan 05, 2004 2:31 pm
Do any of u guys know how to turn off the oil service indicator on the dash - Its a 1998 R 1.4L
I have done the related service but need to get rid...
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Last post by david burton
Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:13 am
Anyone who has done a 16v conversion
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mk4ads »
Wed Dec 17, 2003 10:35 pm
Need as much detail as possible please just trying to get as much info as i can before diving in at the deepend and doing a 8v-16v conversion on my...
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Last post by dubster82
Sat Jan 03, 2004 4:51 pm
Diesel Starting problem
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Anand »
Sun Dec 21, 2003 12:29 pm
Hey everyone,
Just came across this forum, and looks great.
Here's my problem,
Recently i've been having problems starting the car (1.9 CLD) when...
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Last post by Anand
Sat Jan 03, 2004 4:46 pm
Whats the best way to de-badge?
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MikeG »
Tue Dec 30, 2003 7:53 pm
Hi, I have recently bought a polo and was thinking about removing the badges from the rear. How exactly to you remove them without ruining the paint...
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Last post by MikeG
Wed Dec 31, 2003 7:53 pm
engine conversion
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Axlefoley »
Tue Dec 23, 2003 12:05 am
Hi guys. I currently own a MK4 polo 96 (the best shape by far ) and i was in need of a power hike so ive decided to convert from a 1000cc to a 1800cc...
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Last post by KarlM
Mon Dec 29, 2003 5:20 pm
To de-badge or not to de-badge ?
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jakethesnake »
Sun Dec 14, 2003 10:33 pm
Ok who still has their badges or not ?.
I removed my badges from my 16V not long after I got it and the same with my previous 1.6 GL.
3 years later...
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Last post by mk4ads
Sun Dec 28, 2003 2:02 pm
Outline of a polo
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mk4ads »
Thu Dec 25, 2003 6:13 pm
Hey all,
Im trying to find pics of the front, back and both sides of a mk4 polo so i can mark on what bits i want the bodyshop to look at just to...
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Last post by mk4ads
Fri Dec 26, 2003 3:42 pm
Respray.....
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msmartinwsx »
Tue Dec 16, 2003 10:25 pm
Hi All,
I want to get a standard respray done as the Red on my car has faded on the roof etc.
How much, on average is a whole car respray?
Cheers...
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Last post by mchugh
Thu Dec 18, 2003 12:15 pm
Hello All
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chicofrostie »
Wed Dec 17, 2003 4:54 pm
Hi everybody!
I'm new on here, don't know if any of you recognise me from another forum, I recognise a few names!
I'm about 3/4 way through fitting...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Wed Dec 17, 2003 10:29 pm
adjusting headlights
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dubster82 »
Sun Dec 14, 2003 10:53 pm
anyone know if this can be done manually.
M yCorrado has a twist knob that angles them, i cant find anything on the polo to lift them
(and yes,...
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Last post by dubster82
Tue Dec 16, 2003 11:24 pm
BBS Alloys
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dob-polo6n »
Mon Dec 15, 2003 1:59 pm
looking at getting a set of BBS alloys, and seen some in my local paper, as follows
BBS 6 1/2J x 16 ET45, 4 stud pattern for VW.
would that work on...
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Last post by david burton
Tue Dec 16, 2003 8:51 pm
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Last post by KarlM
Tue Dec 16, 2003 7:06 pm
1.9 DIY turbo
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polo_GT »
Sun Dec 14, 2003 12:19 am
is it possible/practical to turbocharge my non turbo low mileage 1.9 diesel, if so which parts do i need to source ?
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Last post by Speedlaw
Mon Dec 15, 2003 4:36 pm
The dreaded tin worm
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jakethesnake »
Sun Dec 14, 2003 10:21 pm
While washing my 16V this afternoon a flake of paint came away from the lower forward edge of the rear arch. Closer inspection revealed some rather...
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Last post by jakethesnake
Sun Dec 14, 2003 11:36 pm
My 1.4 16v
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wrigley3110 »
Sat Dec 13, 2003 9:23 pm
Hey guys.
This is my first post on the forum so i thought i'd let you all see what my car is like.
Please leave me comments so that i know what you...
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Last post by wrigley3110
Sun Dec 14, 2003 1:14 am
Creeeeeking noise!
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dob-polo6n »
Sat Dec 13, 2003 12:53 am
Sorry pointless post but today i was driving my polo and i had forgotten my stereo facia so no tunes :( , anyway driving along and was horrified to...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Sat Dec 13, 2003 8:21 pm
Polo 1.9CLD - I need Help!
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mick_in_dpk »
Thu Nov 27, 2003 9:12 am
I am at my wits end. I bought this nov 1998 diesil polo 2 months ago. All fine and dandy. Bought Alloys, Kamei grill, lowered it, front indicators...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Wed Dec 10, 2003 7:13 pm
Scratches
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Linz Polo »
Tue Dec 09, 2003 1:24 pm
My car has alot of scratches and scrapes i have noticed while wahsing it i have been told autoglym do an oxide polish with helpsl ight to medium...
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Last post by Linz Polo
Wed Dec 10, 2003 8:49 am
Tail Light Tinting Spray
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mick_in_dpk »
Tue Dec 02, 2003 4:28 pm
What is the tail light tinting spray like?
I want the polos rear lights to look all red rather than have that ugly orange indicator at the side of...
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Last post by Col
Tue Dec 09, 2003 4:21 pm
Styling
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Linz Polo »
Mon Dec 08, 2003 9:53 am
since i am new to the polo modding business anyone got any sites which sell decent reasonably priced stuff so i can get ideas?
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Last post by Speedlaw
Tue Dec 09, 2003 9:55 am
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Last post by dubpolo
Sun Dec 07, 2003 10:48 pm
Hey folks, im new
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Yellowbram »
Sat Dec 06, 2003 1:16 pm
just droppin a post to say im new to the site.
got a 1.4 L gragon green polo (98 mk4). not done much yet, took the badges off the back, private...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Sat Dec 06, 2003 3:13 pm
Silly Idea?
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mick_in_dpk »
Fri Dec 05, 2003 3:53 pm
I know this sounds silly but is there anyway I could fit a GOLF or POLO TDI engine in the engine bay of my 1998 Nov 1.9 CLD polo?
I need Diesil for...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Sat Dec 06, 2003 11:26 am
Advice on a Polo
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dj_humpyg »
Tue Nov 11, 2003 12:47 pm
Hi peeps!
I'm looking around for help for my gf when she buys a polo. She's got around 2-3k to spend, and would like something around the n-s reg....
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Last post by Linz Polo
Fri Dec 05, 2003 11:26 am
Loud humming at 70mph
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marc_fc2003 »
Wed Nov 05, 2003 8:20 am
Hey folks,
Recently, in the last few months, I've noticed a really loud humming when my y2k 1.4 60bhp (28,000) reaches 70 mph on m'ways (obviously,...
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Last post by Mike
Wed Dec 03, 2003 2:08 pm
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Last post by mchugh
Wed Dec 03, 2003 12:17 pm
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Last post by jakethesnake
Tue Dec 02, 2003 9:00 pm
How wide?
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mk4ads »
Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:25 pm
:o
Im going to buy some 15 dishy rims on Thursday and just got a couple questions
1) How wide can i go? 8 back 7.5 front? :D Wider??? (No arch...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Tue Dec 02, 2003 10:16 am
clunking noise
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boro_kt »
Tue Sep 16, 2003 3:21 pm
my mk 4 keeps making a clunking noise when going slow/in lower gears.it seems to be coming from under the gearbox,or around that area. have had it...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Fri Nov 28, 2003 3:54 pm
debadged grille????
Replies: 10
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dubster82 »
Thu Nov 20, 2003 11:58 pm
hi folks, was wondering where the best place to get a debadged gril from?
not mesh, Standard look.
i have a FK one sitting next to me and got it...
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Last post by dubster82
Wed Nov 26, 2003 9:28 pm
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Last post by david burton
Tue Nov 25, 2003 12:07 pm
WOW!
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by
Christian6N »
Tue Nov 18, 2003 8:36 pm
Please click here to see the post this is in response to
Huhu Alex!
Yes, i wish we here in gemany would have this Kind of VW Mechanics too.
At...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Sun Nov 23, 2003 7:30 pm
Wanted xenon headlamps
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Mafioso »
Tue Nov 11, 2003 1:00 am
Hi there...jus wana know were i can get the headlamps that r on the polo gti....an would they fit a R reg polo?.....thanx
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Last post by Mafioso
Sun Nov 23, 2003 4:42 pm
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Last post by Mafioso
Sat Nov 22, 2003 5:57 pm
Your ideal 6n....
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KarlM »
Sat Nov 15, 2003 1:06 pm
A bit of a spam post but.....
What would make your perfect 6n? What wheels would you pick? what colour? Would it be race style or euro?
I would...
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Last post by jakethesnake
Fri Nov 21, 2003 9:48 pm
Can i get away with it or not?
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ads »
Sun Jun 15, 2003 10:41 pm
My mk4 is currently running on 16's with 195/45/16 tyres with a 35mm drop. however i have decided this is not enough and im gunna drop it 60mm (same...
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Last post by mk4ads
Wed Nov 19, 2003 7:33 pm
Removing Side Strips from Polo6N
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Paintdeep »
Tue Nov 18, 2003 5:07 pm
Hey,
I really wanna remove the side strips from my mk4 but just wanted to check that they aren't tacked or bolted on at all before i start using a...
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Last post by mole
Tue Nov 18, 2003 8:12 pm
new front discs/pads advice
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doolie »
Mon Nov 17, 2003 3:19 pm
right, the g/f has a '98 Polo 1.4CL and the brakes are and always have been, sh1te!
we had them replaced 6-7 months ago at some non-vw place and...
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Last post by Josh_PoloGTi
Mon Nov 17, 2003 9:27 pm
The joys of a Mk4
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by
Speedlaw »
Mon Oct 13, 2003 10:53 am
This seems to be a common problem, as I've read more than a few owners that report about this, but it's still annoying.
Does it ring a bell with...
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Last post by wilson123
Mon Nov 17, 2003 6:30 pm
Any ideas?
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dob-polo6n »
Sun Nov 02, 2003 1:27 pm
hey folks hows it goin... got a problem with me polo, its booked in at the VW dealer on tuesday so see what they say, but basically everytime it...
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Last post by dob-polo6n
Mon Nov 17, 2003 4:51 pm
Mk 4 Polo TDI owners wanted!
Replies: 2
by
Josh_PoloGTi »
Tue Nov 11, 2003 10:14 pm
All
I've just received the following email from the Editor of Volkswagen Driver Magazine:
*******************************
I need a few Mk 4 Polo...
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Last post by david burton
Tue Nov 11, 2003 10:42 pm
Sony CDX-MP40 Output
Replies: 11
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enc »
Mon Nov 10, 2003 5:13 pm
A couple of months back I had a Sony CDX-MP40 fit into my MKIV Polo. If you're not familiar with the unit it's as below..
Problem I'm having,...
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Last post by KarlM
Tue Nov 11, 2003 3:41 pm
Front and Rear Clusters (Lamp Covers)
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enc »
Mon Nov 10, 2003 6:55 pm
I'm not particularly new to my Polo, I've had it for a few months. It's only been recently however I have thought about modifying it, other than...
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Last post by KarlM
Mon Nov 10, 2003 11:55 pm
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Last post by enc
Mon Nov 10, 2003 5:35 pm
Golf Mk3 Gti engine in POLO 6N ?
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The FASTEST »
Tue Nov 04, 2003 4:45 am
Guys...
Which one is easier to put under the hood of 6N ?
2.0 16v or 1.8 T
1.8 T is easier to find in my City but 1.8 T is more complex to assembly...
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Last post by harry
Thu Nov 06, 2003 7:25 am
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