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I've had my 1.0L Polo for nearly 2 years now with no major problems. Recently though I've been having problems when starting. The engine seems to start fine but whenever I give it any gas it cuts out.

After a while trying to get it to turn over it'll struggle for a few hundred metres, and after that it's fine to drive, other than when idle, it's very loud.

Any idea what the problem is? Thanks in advance for any help.

Clean the throttle body out - thats the first point of call. Makes a mahoosive difference

btw, 1998 is mk4 (6n) so you might get more of a response in that thread...

I actually meant 1997.

still mk4, made from 96-99/00. dont worry about the year too much, i always get mine wrong!!!