This is my X reg 1.4 16V 100bhp (AUB) Polo I brought for £1250 with 88K on the clock. It is in excellent condition for the age and I am very happy with the car as it comes with a lot of features such as electric windows, alloys, fogs, air con, four disc brakes as standard.
This is how it started out, although I haven't done anything major since.
What I Have Done to the Car Since
August
• The first thing that was needed was replacing the clutch as it was becoming hard to change gear. I took it to Mr Clutch where they replaced it for £269.93 which is a reasonable price.
• I then noticed that two tyres were barely legal so I decided it would be a good idea to get them changed. I took it to F1 Autocentres and chose Marshall tyres as the are the top end of the budgets and I haven't got much money at the moment being a student. Replacing two tyres cost me £112.10 and I am hoping to replace the other two before it's M.O.T in May.
September
• The car was due a cambelt changed so I went to my local VW Dealership and they quoted £300+
. I then went to a few garages and was able to find a place that replaced it for £193.46 for isn't bad considering it's twin cam.• I changed the rubber around the aerial as the old one was corroded and looked terrible. I brought a new one from Car-Masts-UK. Although it is only a small detail it definitely makes a difference.
• I went to my local car breaker's and picked up a nice gear knob insert in a brilliant condition to replace the old one which was worn out and chipped. It only cost 50p
which is a bargain as does make quite a big difference to the inside of the car as it looks so shiny and new. I did try to get a new one before I went to the breakers so I went to VW first to see if they sold them but they told me I would need to buy the whole gear knob for £40 . Thinking it couldn't get any worse I then tried Ebay where people were trying to sell just the insert for prices ranging between £10-£20 which is a ridiculous price for something not much bigger than a £2 coin.• I had to fix the glovebox as it wouldn’t open. It turned out that a piece of plastic had snapped off the opening mechanism so I followed instructions and broke the handle off so I could take the mechanism out. I then ordered a new one from VW for roughly £16 and fitted it within seconds.
October
• I had to change the door lock barrel for the drivers side as it would only allow the tip of the key in and wouldn't turn. After using the passenger side to lock/open the car for the weekend while I worked I took it to VW and they said someone had tried to break into it by sticking a screwdriver in the lock and damaged the barrel meaning I had to pay £83.52 to get it fixed
. • I added Carbon Fibre badge inserts to the rear badge that I brought from Hotwire Graphics for £4.49. I didn't fancy painting the whole badge black as I think it looks better chrome especially with the carbon fibre inserts which make a massive difference as it hides the hideous weathered plastic.
November
• When I brought the car the driver's side fog light had cracked meaning it would occasionally fill up with water so I ordered a new one from Magnum Vehicle Solutions for a total of £29.05; this was after going to VW where they wanted almost £80.
• I fitted my Audi TT pedals and I'm very pleased with the way they look.
• I have changed the front brake discs & pads as they were in a terrible condition. Only replaced like for like as the brakes are quite good on it due to it being the 1.4 16v 100bhp model although they were quite expensive to replace. Can't moan about it though as brakes are essential; especially as I do drive quite fast occasionally.
December
• Due to the cold weather moisture had got into the HT ignition leads causing one to spark so I decided to replaced them all. I went for some relatively cheap ones at £40 as they do the same job as expensive ones.
• I added a carbon fibre badge insert for the steering wheel that I brought from Hotwire Graphics for £3.49. I think it looks good and adds a bit of sportiness to the wheel.
• I purchased a 9n footrest from Creations Motorsport. It looks quality and adds a bit of class and sportiness to the foot well as it compliments the Audi TT pedals. Only took ten minutes to do but changes the inside so much.
January
• I received some new tailored mats for Christmas as the original ones were looking worse for wear. I also got two aluminium plates to go on them, which look really good. I am still yet to put them in the car as I'm waiting for the weather to improve
. 
Future Plans
• I am considering buying a GTi grill but instead of the GTi badge I am thinking of a 16V badge; I think this will work well as I have the 100bhp version which is supposed to have the 16V badges on it so it will suit the car. However I can't make my mind up as I’m not sure the GTi grill goes well with reflex silver. What do you think
