Just a year after Volkswagen launched its famous Volkswagen Golf hatchback, it released a smaller sibling called the Polo in 1975. The Polo, however, didn't reach Australia until 1996, by which time it was in its third generation. The German city car has often been one of the more expensive city car options, though it has typically compensated with benchmark interior quality, refinement and features. There have also been hot-hatch versions badged GTI.
GTI hot-hatch versions offer affordable performance
Has never quite been as polished overall as the Golf
Not as fun to drive as a Suzuki Swift, Mazda 2 or Ford Fiesta
Top2020 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 70TSI TRENDLINE 5 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK
This car has a full service history (log books in the car) and has been regularly detailed professionally ,has always been garaged and is in perfect condition and cant be faulted .We are only selling as we don't use it any more and require the space. Happy to answer any questions and will accommodate any inspections . We have owned tis car since new
06/05/2024
Top2009 VOLKSWAGEN POLO PACIFIC 6 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK
Neat 2009 VW polo Pacific. Just serviced. 12 months rego. Automatic, air conditioning very clean inside. Great first car or cheap run around. Negotiable to those who look
06/05/2024
Top2007 VOLKSWAGEN POLO MATCH 6 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK
Tidy economical 4door hatch. March 2025 rego, new tyres, drives well and has log book service history. Minor body scratches but presents well. Perfect learners or 2nd family runaround car. Has geniune VW roofracks just not fitted
11 hours ago
Top2023 Volkswagen Polo STYLE
***Selling due to an upgrade*** Hi Guys, I am selling my brand new Volksvagan POLO due to an upgrade. Car has done only 2485 Kms and first service was done in Jan 2024. This Volkswagen Polo 85TSI Style has - front parking sensors - bluetooth connectivity - front fog lamps - 16" alloy wheels. - Park assist feature - USB audio input, - Side airbags - Central locking - LED headlamps. *EXCITING FEATURES* - Wireless phone charging - Rear view camera - ABS brakes - Auto-dimming rear view mirror
06/05/2024
Top2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO MATCH 4 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK, 5 seats 9N
vw polo hatch manual. drives fine minor damage bonnet overall good hatch 5-speed manual new tyres new timing belt kit fitted
07/05/2024
Top2018 VOLKSWAGEN POLO BEATS 7 SP AUTO DIRECT SHIFT 5D HATCHBACK
Local Driving. Never missed a 'beat' 😉 Zippy & roomy. Incredible sound system! Comes with a Metallica CD 😎 2 area's with minor cosmetic damage. Pics in the galley. Touch up paint comes with. Registration until 15/10/2024.
09/05/2024
2007 VOLKSWAGEN POLO MATCH 6 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK
Tidy economical 4door hatch. March 2025 rego, new tyres, drives well and has log book service history. Minor body scratches but presents well. Perfect learners or 2nd family runaround car. Has geniune VW roofracks just not fitted
11 hours ago
2018 VOLKSWAGEN POLO BEATS 7 SP AUTO DIRECT SHIFT 5D HATCHBACK
Local Driving. Never missed a 'beat' 😉 Zippy & roomy. Incredible sound system! Comes with a Metallica CD 😎 2 area's with minor cosmetic damage. Pics in the galley. Touch up paint comes with. Registration until 15/10/2024.
09/05/2024
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO MATCH 4 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK, 5 seats 9N
vw polo hatch manual. drives fine minor damage bonnet overall good hatch 5-speed manual new tyres new timing belt kit fitted
07/05/2024
2020 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 70TSI TRENDLINE 5 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK
This car has a full service history (log books in the car) and has been regularly detailed professionally ,has always been garaged and is in perfect condition and cant be faulted .We are only selling as we don't use it any more and require the space. Happy to answer any questions and will accommodate any inspections . We have owned tis car since new
06/05/2024
2023 Volkswagen Polo STYLE
***Selling due to an upgrade*** Hi Guys, I am selling my brand new Volksvagan POLO due to an upgrade. Car has done only 2485 Kms and first service was done in Jan 2024. This Volkswagen Polo 85TSI Style has - front parking sensors - bluetooth connectivity - front fog lamps - 16" alloy wheels. - Park assist feature - USB audio input, - Side airbags - Central locking - LED headlamps. *EXCITING FEATURES* - Wireless phone charging - Rear view camera - ABS brakes - Auto-dimming rear view mirror
06/05/2024
2009 VOLKSWAGEN POLO PACIFIC 6 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK
Neat 2009 VW polo Pacific. Just serviced. 12 months rego. Automatic, air conditioning very clean inside. Great first car or cheap run around. Negotiable to those who look
06/05/2024
2016 VOLKSWAGEN POLO GTi 6 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK
Priced to sell. Last year of the manual Polo GTI's. Second owner with full VW logbook service history from new. Only driven locally by my daughter and in excellent condition. Aircon just re-gassed & pollen filter changed. Apple car play. Has optional factory Driver assistance package (front & rear parking sensors & sat nav). Reverse camera with guide lines. This model is fitted with a sport mode which had adaptive dampers. Long rego to Nov 24. Front brake pads, spark plugs, air filter & fuel
23/02/2024
Just a year after Volkswagen launched its famous Volkswagen Golf hatchback, it released a smaller sibling called the Polo in 1975. The Polo, however, didn't reach Australia until 1996, by which time it was in its third generation. The German city car has often been one of the more expensive city car options, though it has typically compensated with benchmark interior quality, refinement and features. There have also been hot-hatch versions badged GTI.
1996-2002
2002-2010
2010-2017
2018 onwards
1.2L 4-cylinder turbo: 4.8 to 4.9 litres per 100km
1.8L 4-cylinder turbo (GTI): 5.7 to 6.1 litres per 100km
= Highly economical.
= Good economy.
= Average fuel use.
= Heavy consumption.
Every 15,000km or 12months, whichever is sooner. Each service currently costs from about $425. Volkswagen Polo parts and accessoriescan be found on Gumtree.
Polos with the seven-speed DSG transmission have proven to be potentially problematic as a relatively high number of transmission faults and failures have shown up in-service.
Make sure any DSG Polo shifts smoothly and cleanly, doesn't show a strange shift pattern and doesn't shudder on take off. If it does, the gearbox could be showing signs of wear.
Both the 1.2- and 1.4-litre petrol engines can suffer stretched timing chains and these need to be replaced. The 1.4 was also fitted with a suspect batch of pistons so a compression test is a good pre-purchase idea.
The Polo with the diesel engine was also caught up in VW's Dieselgate scandal and VW dealers are still recalling these to be fitted with new software.
Check with a dealer to discover if a particular car has been fixed yet or not.
