Scissa's 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI
Re: Scissa's 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI
I was thinking to renew the coils also, but everyone told me these coils are rock solid and unless something happens never change them.
I even heard someone made around 200k KMs with these, i think it will not be healthy.
I was thinking to buy some motorsport style HG coils since they are about 25% expensive, but i guess it will be waste of money at this point.
Remapping the car might be a great idea since a lot of people doing it and the charge pressure is only 0.6 bar with original tune AFAIK. CJZC and CJZD has no differences except the transmission (5sp vs 6sp) and bigger front brakes mechanically AFAIK.
But these undersized engines are prone to oil burning issues and LSPI. EA211 1.2 families have no problems except the oil burning and this makes me a bit reluctant to do remap.
I really hate the delay when pressing and leaving the gas pedal especially at the 1st gear and when driving a bit faster. The delay is literally 2 seconds when leaving the gas and pressing it again. I never race or push the car to limits but directness is important for me.
At 120K KMs, the timing belt will be changed. After the replacement i think i will remap the car but what are your opinions? Probably the coils will be changed at this stage but we will see.
I even heard someone made around 200k KMs with these, i think it will not be healthy.
I was thinking to buy some motorsport style HG coils since they are about 25% expensive, but i guess it will be waste of money at this point.
Remapping the car might be a great idea since a lot of people doing it and the charge pressure is only 0.6 bar with original tune AFAIK. CJZC and CJZD has no differences except the transmission (5sp vs 6sp) and bigger front brakes mechanically AFAIK.
But these undersized engines are prone to oil burning issues and LSPI. EA211 1.2 families have no problems except the oil burning and this makes me a bit reluctant to do remap.
I really hate the delay when pressing and leaving the gas pedal especially at the 1st gear and when driving a bit faster. The delay is literally 2 seconds when leaving the gas and pressing it again. I never race or push the car to limits but directness is important for me.
At 120K KMs, the timing belt will be changed. After the replacement i think i will remap the car but what are your opinions? Probably the coils will be changed at this stage but we will see.
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Re: Scissa's 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI
Those engine does not burn oils.
The first marche from April 2014 yes, because the head of the engine had a defect from factory. The guide for the valves were too big.
But after the correction, no issue.
My engine has now, over 200000 km (from end of September 2014)
After 10000 km, the oil level does not move. Even after 15000 km, no need to add oil.
I did my oil change every 10000 km with 0W30 Shell 504/507.
Timing belt is original.
The first marche from April 2014 yes, because the head of the engine had a defect from factory. The guide for the valves were too big.
But after the correction, no issue.
My engine has now, over 200000 km (from end of September 2014)
After 10000 km, the oil level does not move. Even after 15000 km, no need to add oil.
I did my oil change every 10000 km with 0W30 Shell 504/507.
Timing belt is original.
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Re: Scissa's 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI
Misfires are not necessarily spark plug related.
Misfire is detected by difference in engine speed at TDC and BDC.
I also have 30K+ misfires per cylinder. Plugs and coils were fine. Car ran fine, but at idle you feel a little skip.
I then ran CRC GDI IVD Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner through the intake.
Misfires stopped. Car outran the ESC constantly and was a small pocket rocket. 1000km it calms down again.
My theory? Intake valves not fully closing due to carbon build.
The CRC does an amazing job of cleaning this up even if temporarily. Unfortunately for me right after I discovered this the local importer decided to stop the GDI IVD line and instead import an inferior tree-hugger product from the European market. This one is just naptha, no PEA compound as with the GDI IVD. Didn't work so well and now costs twice as much.
You might want to look into a intake carbon clean.
I need to do mine, but will do it myself. Need to get walnut shell blast media from the local jewellers (the gun shops went mad with their pricing over the last 2 years or so), and then then an adapter to fit the intake ports. There's one for the EA211 on Etsy, but can't bring mysel to buy right now given finances. I do want to look into making an 3D printer adapter, but that means pulling the intake to get a pattern and that's a pain with the cooling system attached to it.
Misfire is detected by difference in engine speed at TDC and BDC.
I also have 30K+ misfires per cylinder. Plugs and coils were fine. Car ran fine, but at idle you feel a little skip.
I then ran CRC GDI IVD Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner through the intake.
Misfires stopped. Car outran the ESC constantly and was a small pocket rocket. 1000km it calms down again.
My theory? Intake valves not fully closing due to carbon build.
The CRC does an amazing job of cleaning this up even if temporarily. Unfortunately for me right after I discovered this the local importer decided to stop the GDI IVD line and instead import an inferior tree-hugger product from the European market. This one is just naptha, no PEA compound as with the GDI IVD. Didn't work so well and now costs twice as much.
You might want to look into a intake carbon clean.
I need to do mine, but will do it myself. Need to get walnut shell blast media from the local jewellers (the gun shops went mad with their pricing over the last 2 years or so), and then then an adapter to fit the intake ports. There's one for the EA211 on Etsy, but can't bring mysel to buy right now given finances. I do want to look into making an 3D printer adapter, but that means pulling the intake to get a pattern and that's a pain with the cooling system attached to it.
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Re: Scissa's 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI
That pedal response is annoying.scissa wrote: Thu Jan 01, 2026 10:07 pm I was thinking to renew the coils also, but everyone told me these coils are rock solid and unless something happens never change them.
I even heard someone made around 200k KMs with these, i think it will not be healthy.
I was thinking to buy some motorsport style HG coils since they are about 25% expensive, but i guess it will be waste of money at this point.
Remapping the car might be a great idea since a lot of people doing it and the charge pressure is only 0.6 bar with original tune AFAIK. CJZC and CJZD has no differences except the transmission (5sp vs 6sp) and bigger front brakes mechanically AFAIK.
But these undersized engines are prone to oil burning issues and LSPI. EA211 1.2 families have no problems except the oil burning and this makes me a bit reluctant to do remap.
I really hate the delay when pressing and leaving the gas pedal especially at the 1st gear and when driving a bit faster. The delay is literally 2 seconds when leaving the gas and pressing it again. I never race or push the car to limits but directness is important for me.
At 120K KMs, the timing belt will be changed. After the replacement i think i will remap the car but what are your opinions? Probably the coils will be changed at this stage but we will see.
You can try and pedal controller. I just don't like that they pull power from the sensor power line. I only know of one that has a dedicated power feed.
The other option is to change driving style.
When pulling away in 1st, pump the pedal a bit to raise the revs rather than feathering it. Then launch.
When shifting gear, don't lift the gas pedal at all. Just keep it steady. Most people drop the left foot and raise the right when shifting gear. Bang shift it!
The angle of the pedal is also annoying.
I found if I push my heal further in so that the pedal sits further down the sole of my foot then response is better.
Again, pedal controller will sort that.
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Re: Scissa's 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI
I went back to Shell Helix Ultra Carbon Neutral 5W-40 now. It's the standard weight for CJZD here. Previously running 5W-30 expensive oil.Le_Combattant wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 6:28 am Those engine does not burn oils.
The first marche from April 2014 yes, because the head of the engine had a defect from factory. The guide for the valves were too big.
But after the correction, no issue.
My engine has now, over 200000 km (from end of September 2014)
After 10000 km, the oil level does not move. Even after 15000 km, no need to add oil.
I did my oil change every 10000 km with 0W30 Shell 504/507.
Timing belt is original.
No major oil consumption with this Shell. Also nice I can get it over the counter if needed whereas the Ravenol I was using was always special order. Maybe running the expensive oil for past few years has done some really good cleaning. We will see over time. Guaranteed has not stopped consuming oil, but is consuming less.
My car is 2017 model so hopefully I don't have that valve guide issue you mention.
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Re: Scissa's 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI
Carbon build up is an issue on EA211.2226 wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 9:53 am Misfires are not necessarily spark plug related.
Misfire is detected by difference in engine speed at TDC and BDC.
I also have 30K+ misfires per cylinder. Plugs and coils were fine. Car ran fine, but at idle you feel a little skip.
I then ran CRC GDI IVD Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner through the intake.
Misfires stopped. Car outran the ESC constantly and was a small pocket rocket. 1000km it calms down again.
My theory? Intake valves not fully closing due to carbon build.
The CRC does an amazing job of cleaning this up even if temporarily. Unfortunately for me right after I discovered this the local importer decided to stop the GDI IVD line and instead import an inferior tree-hugger product from the European market. This one is just naptha, no PEA compound as with the GDI IVD. Didn't work so well and now costs twice as much.
You might want to look into a intake carbon clean.
I need to do mine, but will do it myself. Need to get walnut shell blast media from the local jewellers (the gun shops went mad with their pricing over the last 2 years or so), and then then an adapter to fit the intake ports. There's one for the EA211 on Etsy, but can't bring mysel to buy right now given finances. I do want to look into making an 3D printer adapter, but that means pulling the intake to get a pattern and that's a pain with the cooling system attached to it.
For info, It was my intake back in 2023 (?) with 150000 km on the clocks. And after cleaning with dry ice (I called a company, specialized in engine cleaning):
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Re: Scissa's 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI
Dry ice ... interesting. For doing at home I think I'll stick with walnut media as I can re-use it.
See the shape of the intake port... that bump at the top? Look on the intake manifold where it matches that location. Has flat areas that could be injector ports. The intake is already set up for port injection.
One could modify these engines to have both direct injection and port injection. The intake needs to be drilled, but there is already mounting holes on the head that could hold a fuel rail.
See the shape of the intake port... that bump at the top? Look on the intake manifold where it matches that location. Has flat areas that could be injector ports. The intake is already set up for port injection.
One could modify these engines to have both direct injection and port injection. The intake needs to be drilled, but there is already mounting holes on the head that could hold a fuel rail.
Re: Scissa's 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI
it seems like this cavity is intended for LPG / natural gas versions of 1.4 TSI engines. I have no direct information about this but it just looks like it.2226 wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 7:45 pm Dry ice ... interesting. For doing at home I think I'll stick with walnut media as I can re-use it.
See the shape of the intake port... that bump at the top? Look on the intake manifold where it matches that location. Has flat areas that could be injector ports. The intake is already set up for port injection.
One could modify these engines to have both direct injection and port injection. The intake needs to be drilled, but there is already mounting holes on the head that could hold a fuel rail.
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Re: Scissa's 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI
Didn't even know those were a thing. We never got those here; just the gasoline version.
Wouldn't this be an interesting upgrade:
https://www.cncinnovationsmy.com/produc ... nifold-wit
Wouldn't this be an interesting upgrade:
https://www.cncinnovationsmy.com/produc ... nifold-wit
Re: Scissa's 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI
Throughout the owenrship, the car just suffered from very dirty engine bay. We didn't care this over the years but at some point it made me mad. So i started to clean everything one by one. After one week, the engine bay was dirty as before. So i started to find a solution and i found this product:
Then the question came, where do i install these without any disturbances to the bonnet?
On top of the plastic grill was not a good idea since bonnet latch sits there.
Headlight brackets were not fine since there are holes on them and they have bolts.
"size 8" was used for headlight bracket and grille.
"size 4" was used for just the headlight cover only.
Otherwise the seal won't be established or the bonnet won't close.
So i installed the main one at a weird position and it worked (with included double sided tape).
I recommend this solution for everyone who encounters with same problem. It surely works. As you can see, they clearly block the dirt and seal properly when the bonnet is closed.
I am posting the other photos too, one thing i did not capture is the little "4 sized" seal was goes up to the end of the headlight, which means it extends to the fenders.
On top of the plastic grill was not a good idea since bonnet latch sits there.
Headlight brackets were not fine since there are holes on them and they have bolts.
"size 8" was used for headlight bracket and grille.
"size 4" was used for just the headlight cover only.
Otherwise the seal won't be established or the bonnet won't close.
So i installed the main one at a weird position and it worked (with included double sided tape).
I recommend this solution for everyone who encounters with same problem. It surely works. As you can see, they clearly block the dirt and seal properly when the bonnet is closed.
I am posting the other photos too, one thing i did not capture is the little "4 sized" seal was goes up to the end of the headlight, which means it extends to the fenders.
Re: Scissa's 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI
Now, as you know, these cars were built in two plants: Spain and South Africa.
There is one easy way to understand where was your car produced.
The VAG Group uses this kind of VIN algorithm:
First, the country and brand identifier code, for our case it is "WVW"
Then, i guess special section comes and this section is nearly always "ZZZ" in VW cars which i believe means blank, maybe in expensive brands or trucks it can be other story but i have no idea.
Then, the chassis identifier comes. For this generation of polo, we get "6R" (then a "Z" again). For comparison, a golf might have "1J","1K", or a passat can have "3B" or "3C". This surely depends on the car.
Then we have the model year identifier at the 10th digit. For my case, it is "F" which stands for 2015. "A" stands for 2010 and "H" stands for 2017.
11TH digit is the plant number. For EU market, we encounter "Y" (Spain) and "U" (South Africa). For more information you can check the corresponding Wikipedia page. https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Li ... _factories
The rest is serial number for the car and normally for other vehicles (especially japanese originated), lower number means early production but i have no idea about VAG cars.
Normally, there is no prodived VIN checker from VAG unlike Mercedes or BMW. Unless you have the Vehicle ID paper thingy in the user manual and at the trunk, there is no way to check for your equipment. Also, you can not check your build date, only you can estimate from the glasses and production of the parts.
But there is another way actually. By using a paid website called "partslink24", you can check your equipment number and many more. This applies for all cars actually which is very handy. Here is a screenshot for my vehicle information, in turkish. Also, you can check the equipment info but sadly i have no document for that. But i am sharing the list of "factory" code thingies in my car. Normally, in vehicle factories, the vehicle is built with this equipment codes. A single vehicle might consist from 100 and more codes and these are not option codes. Without a single or wrong code, whole system will get confused. This is a bit easier in passenger cars but buses and trucks have crazy list of codes since they are more specific.
Here is my list of "equipment" codes:
Those codes are intended for production and end user has no relations with these. But they are very helpful if you want to have an idea what are you dealing with. It is sad that "VAG" does not give us enough information about our vehicles, at least i want to know the manuf. date of my vehicle.
And since my vehicle is pretty much lacking most of the equipment, i wonder a fully spec'd vehicles equipment list even though they are pretty rare.

There is one easy way to understand where was your car produced.
The VAG Group uses this kind of VIN algorithm:
First, the country and brand identifier code, for our case it is "WVW"
Then, i guess special section comes and this section is nearly always "ZZZ" in VW cars which i believe means blank, maybe in expensive brands or trucks it can be other story but i have no idea.
Then, the chassis identifier comes. For this generation of polo, we get "6R" (then a "Z" again). For comparison, a golf might have "1J","1K", or a passat can have "3B" or "3C". This surely depends on the car.
Then we have the model year identifier at the 10th digit. For my case, it is "F" which stands for 2015. "A" stands for 2010 and "H" stands for 2017.
11TH digit is the plant number. For EU market, we encounter "Y" (Spain) and "U" (South Africa). For more information you can check the corresponding Wikipedia page. https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Li ... _factories
The rest is serial number for the car and normally for other vehicles (especially japanese originated), lower number means early production but i have no idea about VAG cars.
Normally, there is no prodived VIN checker from VAG unlike Mercedes or BMW. Unless you have the Vehicle ID paper thingy in the user manual and at the trunk, there is no way to check for your equipment. Also, you can not check your build date, only you can estimate from the glasses and production of the parts.
But there is another way actually. By using a paid website called "partslink24", you can check your equipment number and many more. This applies for all cars actually which is very handy. Here is a screenshot for my vehicle information, in turkish. Also, you can check the equipment info but sadly i have no document for that. But i am sharing the list of "factory" code thingies in my car. Normally, in vehicle factories, the vehicle is built with this equipment codes. A single vehicle might consist from 100 and more codes and these are not option codes. Without a single or wrong code, whole system will get confused. This is a bit easier in passenger cars but buses and trucks have crazy list of codes since they are more specific.
Here is my list of "equipment" codes:
Code: Select all
0A2 = 4 doors
0AQ = Front stabilizer
0EM = Installation differentiation for transmission MQ 200 vehicle components
0FB = Pamplona manufacturing sequence
0KA = Without stickers and badges
0N2 = Heavy-duty rear axle
0P2 = Exhaust tailpipe with trim
0PP = Nameplate set "BlueMotion"
0RA = Without ignition/starter switch locking system
0TD = Front and rear floor mats
0XA = Information kit in Turkish
0Y2 = Tropical zones
0YJ = Weight range 9 installation control only, no requirement forecast
1A2 = Fuel system for SI engine with direct injection (FSI)
1AZ = Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
1C1 = Antifreeze up to -25 degree celsius tolerance up to -30 degree C
1D0 = Without trailer hitch
1E1 = Activated carbon canister
1EX = Special identification plate for EC for M1 passenger vehicle
1G1 = Space-saving spare wheel
1JP = Rear shock absorption
1KT = Disc brakes, rear (Geomet D)
1L0 = Standard air cleaner
1N3 = Speed-related variable steering assist (Servotronic)
1NL = Covers for alloy wheels
1PE = Wheel bolts with anti-theft protection (unlockable)
1S1 = Tool kit and jack
1SA = Without additional front underbody guard
1T2 = Warning triangle
1W2 = Glove compartment cooling system
1X0 = Front wheel drive
1Y0 = Without differential lock
1Z2 = Increase in initial standard fuel filling
1ZG = Disc brakes, front (Geomet D)
2A0 = Without delivery equipment
2G7 = Filler neck module 1 with insert
2H0 = Without "drive select"
2JG = Body-colored bumpers
2KN = Labels/plates in Turkish and English
2UA = Standard design
2V1 = Dust and pollen filter
2WA = Without additional tires
2ZH = Leather multi-function steering wheel
3B4 = Child seat anchor for child seat system ISOFIX
3C7 = 3-point seat belt for center rear seat
3FA = Without roof insert (standard roof)
3GD = Plane rear cargo area
3H0 = Without backrest release for front seats
3J1 = Height-adjustable headrests for front seats
3L3 = Manual height adjustment for front seats
3M0 = Without special measures
3NC = Rear seat bench/backrest, split folding
3P1 = Bracket for first aid kit and warning triangle
3Q6 = Three rear headrests
3S0 = Without roof rails/roof load rack
3U1 = Foldable trunk cover
3W0 = Without additional noise suppression measures for passenger compartment
3ZB = 3-point seat belts, outer rear with ECE label
4A0 = Without seat heater
4AV = Door and side trim panel
4I2 = Radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside without safe lock
4KC = Side and rear windows in heat-insulatingglass
4L2 = Dipping breakaway interior rear view mirror
4N1 = Padded dashboard
4P2 = Rear floor panel module, type 3
4QV = 3-point seat belts with electric tensioner and height adjustment, front
4R3 = Power windows with comfort operation
4SD = Left vanity mirror, illuminated
4TV = Right vanity mirror, illuminated
4U5 = Luggage pockets on backrest
4UF = Drivers and front passenger air bag with front passenger air bag deactivation
4X0 = Without side air bag
5D1 = Carrier frequency 433.92 MHz-434.42 Mhz
5K7 = Transport protection film (minimum protection) with additional transport protection measures
5RQ = Right exterior mirror: convex
5SL = Left exterior mirror: aspherical
6A0 = Without fire extinguisher
6E1 = Front center armrest
6FF = Body-colored exterior mirror housings and various add-on parts
6K0 = without Front Assist/without city automatic emergency braking
6KA = Radiator grille
6NA = Unsplit molding roof liner
6P1 = License plate bracket rear (ECE)
6PC = Leather hand brake lever handle
6Q2 = Leather gearshift knob/handle
6R1 = Leatherette gearshift boot
6T0 = Without interior light in footwell
6U1 = Additional dust seal outside
6W1 = License plate bracket front (large)
6XD = Exterior mirrors: electrically adjustable/heated
7AA = Electronic vehicle immobilization device
7E0 = W/o heat accumulator/auxiliary heating
7K1 = Tire pressure warning light
7L6 = Start/stop system with regenerative braking
7M5 = Without protective film for scuff plate
7MM = Emission standard EU6 plus
7P0 = Without lumbar support in seat backrests
7Q0 = Without navigation device
7QA = Without CD/DVD for navigation
7X0 = Without park distance control
7ZL = Vehicle class differentiation 6C0- for build status Europe
8FA = Without second battery
8GU = Alternator 140 A
8ID = Halogen twin headlights
8K1 = Separate daytime running lights
8M1 = Rear window wiper and washer system with intermittent control
8N4 = Windshield wiper intermittent control with potentiometer (four speeds)
8Q1 = Headlight-range adjustment
8RL = 6 speakers (passive)
8S3 = Additional reading lights rear
8SG = Standard taillight assemblies (type 2)
8T0 = Without cruise control system (CCS)
8TC = Rear fog light for driving on the right
8W0 = Without washer fluid level indicator
8WA = Without front fog light
8X0 = Without headlight washer system
8Y1 = Two-tone horn
8Z6 = Hot country
8ZH = Antenna for AM/FM reception, "diversity"
9AB = Manually controlled air conditioning
9E1 = Luggage compartment lighting
9JD = Smoking package, ashtray front
9P3 = Seat belt reminder, electric contact in buckle
9S5 = Multi-function display/on-board computer"Medium"
9T0 = Without heated washer nozzles
9W0 = W/o car phone preparation/installation
9WC = Without "Multimedia" in vehicle
A8M = Executive comfort equipment
AV1 = Driving on the right
B20 = Type approval Turkey
B3D = Component parts set, complying with vehicle type for Turkey, various parts
C24 = Operating permit, alteration
CU8 = Alloy wheels 6J x 15
DB7 = 4-cylinder gas. engine 1.2 l/66 kW TSI Base engine is: TW0
E0A = No special edition
EA0 = Without subsequent warranty
EF0 = Without ECO function
EL0 = Without online services
EM0 = Without Rest Assist
ER1 = Regional code " ECE " for radio
F0A = No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment
FC0 = Without customized installation
G0C = 5-speed manual transmission
G72 = Front shock absorption
H8D = Tires 185/60 R15 H
I7Y = MIB-G Entry Plus (Gen2)
J0S = Battery 320A (59Ah)
K8G = Hatchback
KA0 = Without camera systems/accident sensors
KK1 = Refrigerant R134a
KL0 = Standard license plate lighting
KN1 = With trim element
L0L = Left-hand drive vehicle
L38 = Suspension range 38 installation control only, no requirement forecast
N0J = Knit cut pile seat covering
NY0 = Standard battery/alternator capacity
PH4 = Climatic (Manual AC)
PJ3 = Tosa Rims
PJZ = Steel spare wheel
PU2 = MFSW
Q1A = Standard front seats
QG1 = Service interval prolongation
QH0 = Without voice control
QI4 = Service indicator 15000 km or 1 year ( fix )
QJ1 = Chrome work package
QN0 = Without drawers under front seats
QV0 = W/o TV reception/digital radio reception
TP1 = 4-cylinder gasoline engine 1.2 l Unit 04E.B
U0C = Instrument insert with tachometer clock and km/h speedometer
UF0 = Without electric interface
UG1 = Hill hold control
V0A = Tires w/o specification of tire brand
VF0 = Standard pedal cluster
W4B = Power Windows
ZBB = Composition Colour RadioAnd since my vehicle is pretty much lacking most of the equipment, i wonder a fully spec'd vehicles equipment list even though they are pretty rare.
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Re: Scissa's 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI
If your VIN says South Africa and you have problems... my apologies.scissa wrote: Sun Jan 04, 2026 3:52 pm Now, as you know, these cars were built in two plants: Spain and South Africa.
There is one easy way to understand where was your car produced.
The VAG Group uses this kind of VIN algorithm:
First, the country and brand identifier code, for our case it is "WVW"
Then, i guess special section comes and this section is nearly always "ZZZ" in VW cars which i believe means blank, maybe in expensive brands or trucks it can be other story but i have no idea.
Then, the chassis identifier comes. For this generation of polo, we get "6R" (then a "Z" again). For comparison, a golf might have "1J","1K", or a passat can have "3B" or "3C". This surely depends on the car.
Then we have the model year identifier at the 10th digit. For my case, it is "F" which stands for 2015. "A" stands for 2010 and "H" stands for 2017.
11TH digit is the plant number. For EU market, we encounter "Y" (Spain) and "U" (South Africa). For more information you can check the corresponding Wikipedia page. https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Li ... _factories
The rest is serial number for the car and normally for other vehicles (especially japanese originated), lower number means early production but i have no idea about VAG cars.
Normally, there is no prodived VIN checker from VAG unlike Mercedes or BMW. Unless you have the Vehicle ID paper thingy in the user manual and at the trunk, there is no way to check for your equipment. Also, you can not check your build date, only you can estimate from the glasses and production of the parts.
But there is another way actually. By using a paid website called "partslink24", you can check your equipment number and many more. This applies for all cars actually which is very handy. Here is a screenshot for my vehicle information, in turkish.
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Also, you can check the equipment info but sadly i have no document for that. But i am sharing the list of "factory" code thingies in my car. Normally, in vehicle factories, the vehicle is built with this equipment codes. A single vehicle might consist from 100 and more codes and these are not option codes. Without a single or wrong code, whole system will get confused. This is a bit easier in passenger cars but buses and trucks have crazy list of codes since they are more specific.
Here is my list of "equipment" codes:
Those codes are intended for production and end user has no relations with these. But they are very helpful if you want to have an idea what are you dealing with. It is sad that "VAG" does not give us enough information about our vehicles, at least i want to know the manuf. date of my vehicle.Code: Select all
0A2 = 4 doors 0AQ = Front stabilizer 0EM = Installation differentiation for transmission MQ 200 vehicle components 0FB = Pamplona manufacturing sequence 0KA = Without stickers and badges 0N2 = Heavy-duty rear axle 0P2 = Exhaust tailpipe with trim 0PP = Nameplate set "BlueMotion" 0RA = Without ignition/starter switch locking system 0TD = Front and rear floor mats 0XA = Information kit in Turkish 0Y2 = Tropical zones 0YJ = Weight range 9 installation control only, no requirement forecast 1A2 = Fuel system for SI engine with direct injection (FSI) 1AZ = Electronic stabilization program (ESP) 1C1 = Antifreeze up to -25 degree celsius tolerance up to -30 degree C 1D0 = Without trailer hitch 1E1 = Activated carbon canister 1EX = Special identification plate for EC for M1 passenger vehicle 1G1 = Space-saving spare wheel 1JP = Rear shock absorption 1KT = Disc brakes, rear (Geomet D) 1L0 = Standard air cleaner 1N3 = Speed-related variable steering assist (Servotronic) 1NL = Covers for alloy wheels 1PE = Wheel bolts with anti-theft protection (unlockable) 1S1 = Tool kit and jack 1SA = Without additional front underbody guard 1T2 = Warning triangle 1W2 = Glove compartment cooling system 1X0 = Front wheel drive 1Y0 = Without differential lock 1Z2 = Increase in initial standard fuel filling 1ZG = Disc brakes, front (Geomet D) 2A0 = Without delivery equipment 2G7 = Filler neck module 1 with insert 2H0 = Without "drive select" 2JG = Body-colored bumpers 2KN = Labels/plates in Turkish and English 2UA = Standard design 2V1 = Dust and pollen filter 2WA = Without additional tires 2ZH = Leather multi-function steering wheel 3B4 = Child seat anchor for child seat system ISOFIX 3C7 = 3-point seat belt for center rear seat 3FA = Without roof insert (standard roof) 3GD = Plane rear cargo area 3H0 = Without backrest release for front seats 3J1 = Height-adjustable headrests for front seats 3L3 = Manual height adjustment for front seats 3M0 = Without special measures 3NC = Rear seat bench/backrest, split folding 3P1 = Bracket for first aid kit and warning triangle 3Q6 = Three rear headrests 3S0 = Without roof rails/roof load rack 3U1 = Foldable trunk cover 3W0 = Without additional noise suppression measures for passenger compartment 3ZB = 3-point seat belts, outer rear with ECE label 4A0 = Without seat heater 4AV = Door and side trim panel 4I2 = Radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside without safe lock 4KC = Side and rear windows in heat-insulatingglass 4L2 = Dipping breakaway interior rear view mirror 4N1 = Padded dashboard 4P2 = Rear floor panel module, type 3 4QV = 3-point seat belts with electric tensioner and height adjustment, front 4R3 = Power windows with comfort operation 4SD = Left vanity mirror, illuminated 4TV = Right vanity mirror, illuminated 4U5 = Luggage pockets on backrest 4UF = Drivers and front passenger air bag with front passenger air bag deactivation 4X0 = Without side air bag 5D1 = Carrier frequency 433.92 MHz-434.42 Mhz 5K7 = Transport protection film (minimum protection) with additional transport protection measures 5RQ = Right exterior mirror: convex 5SL = Left exterior mirror: aspherical 6A0 = Without fire extinguisher 6E1 = Front center armrest 6FF = Body-colored exterior mirror housings and various add-on parts 6K0 = without Front Assist/without city automatic emergency braking 6KA = Radiator grille 6NA = Unsplit molding roof liner 6P1 = License plate bracket rear (ECE) 6PC = Leather hand brake lever handle 6Q2 = Leather gearshift knob/handle 6R1 = Leatherette gearshift boot 6T0 = Without interior light in footwell 6U1 = Additional dust seal outside 6W1 = License plate bracket front (large) 6XD = Exterior mirrors: electrically adjustable/heated 7AA = Electronic vehicle immobilization device 7E0 = W/o heat accumulator/auxiliary heating 7K1 = Tire pressure warning light 7L6 = Start/stop system with regenerative braking 7M5 = Without protective film for scuff plate 7MM = Emission standard EU6 plus 7P0 = Without lumbar support in seat backrests 7Q0 = Without navigation device 7QA = Without CD/DVD for navigation 7X0 = Without park distance control 7ZL = Vehicle class differentiation 6C0- for build status Europe 8FA = Without second battery 8GU = Alternator 140 A 8ID = Halogen twin headlights 8K1 = Separate daytime running lights 8M1 = Rear window wiper and washer system with intermittent control 8N4 = Windshield wiper intermittent control with potentiometer (four speeds) 8Q1 = Headlight-range adjustment 8RL = 6 speakers (passive) 8S3 = Additional reading lights rear 8SG = Standard taillight assemblies (type 2) 8T0 = Without cruise control system (CCS) 8TC = Rear fog light for driving on the right 8W0 = Without washer fluid level indicator 8WA = Without front fog light 8X0 = Without headlight washer system 8Y1 = Two-tone horn 8Z6 = Hot country 8ZH = Antenna for AM/FM reception, "diversity" 9AB = Manually controlled air conditioning 9E1 = Luggage compartment lighting 9JD = Smoking package, ashtray front 9P3 = Seat belt reminder, electric contact in buckle 9S5 = Multi-function display/on-board computer"Medium" 9T0 = Without heated washer nozzles 9W0 = W/o car phone preparation/installation 9WC = Without "Multimedia" in vehicle A8M = Executive comfort equipment AV1 = Driving on the right B20 = Type approval Turkey B3D = Component parts set, complying with vehicle type for Turkey, various parts C24 = Operating permit, alteration CU8 = Alloy wheels 6J x 15 DB7 = 4-cylinder gas. engine 1.2 l/66 kW TSI Base engine is: TW0 E0A = No special edition EA0 = Without subsequent warranty EF0 = Without ECO function EL0 = Without online services EM0 = Without Rest Assist ER1 = Regional code " ECE " for radio F0A = No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment FC0 = Without customized installation G0C = 5-speed manual transmission G72 = Front shock absorption H8D = Tires 185/60 R15 H I7Y = MIB-G Entry Plus (Gen2) J0S = Battery 320A (59Ah) K8G = Hatchback KA0 = Without camera systems/accident sensors KK1 = Refrigerant R134a KL0 = Standard license plate lighting KN1 = With trim element L0L = Left-hand drive vehicle L38 = Suspension range 38 installation control only, no requirement forecast N0J = Knit cut pile seat covering NY0 = Standard battery/alternator capacity PH4 = Climatic (Manual AC) PJ3 = Tosa Rims PJZ = Steel spare wheel PU2 = MFSW Q1A = Standard front seats QG1 = Service interval prolongation QH0 = Without voice control QI4 = Service indicator 15000 km or 1 year ( fix ) QJ1 = Chrome work package QN0 = Without drawers under front seats QV0 = W/o TV reception/digital radio reception TP1 = 4-cylinder gasoline engine 1.2 l Unit 04E.B U0C = Instrument insert with tachometer clock and km/h speedometer UF0 = Without electric interface UG1 = Hill hold control V0A = Tires w/o specification of tire brand VF0 = Standard pedal cluster W4B = Power Windows ZBB = Composition Colour Radio
And since my vehicle is pretty much lacking most of the equipment, i wonder a fully spec'd vehicles equipment list even though they are pretty rare.![]()
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Also,
https://igorweb.org/equidec.aspx
Useful for option decoding, but I have found it to be incomplete.
Nobody has a complete set.
Also the codes, especially for suspension, is super vague.
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2226
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- Drives: Cross Polo 1.2TSI 2017
- Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Re: Scissa's 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI
Nice idea on the rubber 'D' seals.
How dusty does Turkey get?
I have cleaned my engine bay a couple of times, but the thing never really gets too dirty. Only real problem spots is the frame rails under the battery, etc.
I still want to do a proper clean from underneath and then apply Koch-Chemie MP (Motor plast) which will help make cleaning easier. Also protect engine from external corrosion.
I've someone bring a Polo around here once with a blown head gasket and that thing's engine bay was a complete mess. Maybe people just drive more than me.
How dusty does Turkey get?
I have cleaned my engine bay a couple of times, but the thing never really gets too dirty. Only real problem spots is the frame rails under the battery, etc.
I still want to do a proper clean from underneath and then apply Koch-Chemie MP (Motor plast) which will help make cleaning easier. Also protect engine from external corrosion.
I've someone bring a Polo around here once with a blown head gasket and that thing's engine bay was a complete mess. Maybe people just drive more than me.
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2226
- Gold Member
- Posts: 534
- Joined: Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:35 pm
- Drives: Cross Polo 1.2TSI 2017
- Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Re: Scissa's 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI
Also, don't worry about your engine bay, it is spotless...
Unlike this:
That was probably 2 years ago and I'm still finding bits of mud on the car.
Unlike this:
That was probably 2 years ago and I'm still finding bits of mud on the car.
Re: Scissa's 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI
It pretty much depends on the region you live. I live southwestern and the weather is usually clean here, but since i am working in other cities, the story is different. The central turkey lacks colour "green" and it feels like sahara desert for me. Previous week i travelled there, drove 200 km city (sometimes with esp off2226 wrote: Sun Jan 04, 2026 8:08 pm Nice idea on the rubber 'D' seals.
How dusty does Turkey get?
I have cleaned my engine bay a couple of times, but the thing never really gets too dirty. Only real problem spots is the frame rails under the battery, etc.
I still want to do a proper clean from underneath and then apply Koch-Chemie MP (Motor plast) which will help make cleaning easier. Also protect engine from external corrosion.
I've someone bring a Polo around here once with a blown head gasket and that thing's engine bay was a complete mess. Maybe people just drive more than me.