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VOLKSWAGEN POLO Used Car Review

Pros

Cons

  • Spacious, high-quality cabin typically class benchmark
  • Refinement and performance also high for the city-car class
  • Rides comfortably and handles sufficiently well
  • Generally, one of the more expensive city cars
  • Low-speed hesitation of DSG auto gearboxes
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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Top2024 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI DSG Grey 6 Speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch Hatchback

  • 10 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2024 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI DSG Grey 6 Speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch Hatchback

$47,990 Drive Away^
Mascot, NSW

Dealer demo
Yesterday

Top2024 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI DSG Black Pearl Effect 6 Speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch

  • 1511 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

NEW DEMO VEHICLE FOR SALE... 2024 Polo GTI 6 Speed DSG Now in stock and available for sale.... Has FULL options Sound & Tech Package and the Panoramic Sunroof Included!!! Offer Ends April 30th... Call us today for more information - FACTORY WARRANTY UNTIL 2029!!!! Looking to finance? Get a FREE quotation from our experienced on-site Finance team! We offer competitive packages with quick and easy approval for immediate delivery to have you in your vehicle SOONER! Trading-in your existing vehi

$41,898 Excl. Gov. Charges
Myaree, WA

Dealer demo
Yesterday

Top2024 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI DSG Black Pearl Effect 6 Speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch

  • 1511 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

NEW DEMO VEHICLE FOR SALE... 2024 Polo GTI 6 Speed DSG Now in stock and available for sale.... Has FULL options Sound & Tech Package and the Panoramic Sunroof Included!!! Offer Ends April 30th... Call us today for more information - FACTORY WARRANTY UNTIL 2029!!!! Looking to finance? Get a FREE quotation from our experienced on-site Finance team! We offer competitive packages with quick and easy approval for immediate delivery to have you in your vehicle SOONER! Trading-in your existing vehi

$41,898 Excl. Gov. Charges
Myaree, WA

Dealer demo
24 hours ago

Top2024 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI DSG Black 6 Speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch Hatchback

  • 1501 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2024 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI DSG Black 6 Speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch Hatchback

$47,990 Drive Away^
Mascot, NSW

Dealer demo
3 hours ago

Top2023 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI DSG Grey 6 Speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch Hatchback

  • 6 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

***FULLY OPTIONED & READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY - PANORAMIC GLASS SUNROOF, SOUND & TECH PACKAGE, GREY DECOR INSERTS, LUGGAGE LINER, TINTED WINDOWS + 5 YEARS FACTORY WARRANTY*** 2023 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI Hatchback 5dr DSG 6sp 2.0T Finished in SMOKEY GREY METALLIC ***OPTIONAL SOUND & TECH PACKAGE*** •Discover Media 8" navigation, Voice Control, Wireless App-Connect •Keyless Access, Beats premium audio system Buy with confidence from the COMFORT of your lounge room or in our STATE

$47,990 Drive Away^
Chatswood, NSW

Dealer demo
8 hours ago

Top2023 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI DSG White 6 Speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch Hatchback

  • 7 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

***READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY - PANORAMIC GLASS SUNROOF, GREY DECOR INSERTS, LUGGAGE LINER, TINTED WINDOWS + 5 YEARS FACTORY WARRANTY*** 2023 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI Hatchback 5dr DSG 6sp 2.0T Finished in PURE WHITE Buy with confidence from the COMFORT of your lounge room or in our STATE OF THE ART AIR CONDITIONED indoor facility. We can deliver the vehicle you choose to buy ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA. One of the LARGEST RETAILERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES GLOBALLY with AWARD WINNING multi franchi

$45,990 Drive Away^
Chatswood, NSW

Dealer demo
28/04/2024

2024 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI DSG Black 6 Speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch Hatchback

  • 1501 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2024 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI DSG Black 6 Speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch Hatchback

$47,990 Drive Away^
Mascot, NSW

Dealer demo
2 hours ago

2023 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI DSG Grey 6 Speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch Hatchback

  • 6 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

***FULLY OPTIONED & READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY - PANORAMIC GLASS SUNROOF, SOUND & TECH PACKAGE, GREY DECOR INSERTS, LUGGAGE LINER, TINTED WINDOWS + 5 YEARS FACTORY WARRANTY*** 2023 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI Hatchback 5dr DSG 6sp 2.0T Finished in SMOKEY GREY METALLIC ***OPTIONAL SOUND & TECH PACKAGE*** •Discover Media 8" navigation, Voice Control, Wireless App-Connect •Keyless Access, Beats premium audio system Buy with confidence from the COMFORT of your lounge room or in our STATE

$47,990 Drive Away^
Chatswood, NSW

Dealer demo
8 hours ago

2024 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI DSG Black Pearl Effect 6 Speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch

  • 1511 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

NEW DEMO VEHICLE FOR SALE... 2024 Polo GTI 6 Speed DSG Now in stock and available for sale.... Has FULL options Sound & Tech Package and the Panoramic Sunroof Included!!! Offer Ends April 30th... Call us today for more information - FACTORY WARRANTY UNTIL 2029!!!! Looking to finance? Get a FREE quotation from our experienced on-site Finance team! We offer competitive packages with quick and easy approval for immediate delivery to have you in your vehicle SOONER! Trading-in your existing vehi

$41,898 Excl. Gov. Charges
Myaree, WA

Dealer demo
24 hours ago

2024 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI DSG Black Pearl Effect 6 Speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch

  • 1511 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

NEW DEMO VEHICLE FOR SALE... 2024 Polo GTI 6 Speed DSG Now in stock and available for sale.... Has FULL options Sound & Tech Package and the Panoramic Sunroof Included!!! Offer Ends April 30th... Call us today for more information - FACTORY WARRANTY UNTIL 2029!!!! Looking to finance? Get a FREE quotation from our experienced on-site Finance team! We offer competitive packages with quick and easy approval for immediate delivery to have you in your vehicle SOONER! Trading-in your existing vehi

$41,898 Excl. Gov. Charges
Myaree, WA

Dealer demo
Yesterday

2024 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI DSG Grey 6 Speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch Hatchback

  • 10 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2024 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI DSG Grey 6 Speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch Hatchback

$47,990 Drive Away^
Mascot, NSW

Dealer demo
Yesterday

2023 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI DSG White 6 Speed Sports Automatic Dual Clutch Hatchback

  • 7 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

***READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY - PANORAMIC GLASS SUNROOF, GREY DECOR INSERTS, LUGGAGE LINER, TINTED WINDOWS + 5 YEARS FACTORY WARRANTY*** 2023 Volkswagen Polo AE MY24 GTI Hatchback 5dr DSG 6sp 2.0T Finished in PURE WHITE Buy with confidence from the COMFORT of your lounge room or in our STATE OF THE ART AIR CONDITIONED indoor facility. We can deliver the vehicle you choose to buy ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA. One of the LARGEST RETAILERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES GLOBALLY with AWARD WINNING multi franchi

$45,990 Drive Away^
Chatswood, NSW

Dealer demo
28/04/2024

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Overview of the Volkswagen Polo

Overview of the Volkswagen Polo

VOLKSWAGEN POLO GENERATIONS

1996-2002

2002-2010

2010-2017

2018 onwards

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

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.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO VOLKSWAGEN POLO

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2010 TO 2017)

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.