2001 Volkswagen Polo Match 1.4

Summary:

Overall good, but not as reliable as my previous VW's

Faults:

Replaced Lambda probe and front downpipe.

Replaced boot lock.

Replaced clutch.

General Comments:

Overall the car is very comfortable and pleasant to drive, for its size.

The 60HP engine is adequate, but no ball of fire. It is fine for the use it is put to, i.e. mostly shortish distances and as the "shopping trolley".

Early in its life it developed a judder on take up in first or reverse. VW had difficulty in diagnosing this, and only accepted there was a problem after the technical manager of the garage came with me in the car. Eventually the clutch was changed, even though VW said it was O.K. It is still not satisfactory.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th December, 2004

8th Oct 2005, 01:32

My first polo was bought in 2001. I found it to be very stylish and comfortable. I loved the car! After it’s 30 000 Km service I started having problems with it. When it rained most of it’s electronic parts became wet. The VW dealer was unable to fix the leak. During summer time the engine would cut out after traveling over a distance of 200 Km, but in winter it was fine. My VW dealer was again unable to solve the problem even though the car was still under Warranty. I was forced to sell the car just to get rid of it. Yesterday I again bought a polo and hope that those problems does not arise again.

Overall I find the car very pleasant to drive and for it’s price you get a very luxuries car.

22nd Feb 2006, 07:09

I have had a 2000 Polo Match for 18 months.

It stalls between gears when changing down gears, and I have been told that this is due to a fault in the throttle housing, which needs replaced.

I have also been told that the head gasket needs replacing as water is leaking into the oil.

It has also needed a new clutch bracket and pedal.

I can't afford these repairs and am now looking at selling the car for scrap just to get rid of it. I am fond of the wee car so really regret this.

2001 Volkswagen Polo SE 1.4 (75bhp)

Summary:

Highly stylish, immensely satisfying car to own

Faults:

Automatic gearbox leak.

Power steering hum (seems to be a characteristic)

Flaking paint on bumper.

Paint blemish on bumper.

General Comments:

The car is very well designed, it has the nose of a Bora (so looks grown up and more serious than the Lupo looking current models) the rear of a Golf and the trendy interior lifted out of a Lupo.

The seats are comfortable, and all textures and materials used are of a very high order. The doors and hatch shut with a satisfying solid noise.

The blue dashboard lights are very cool, and very pleasant to look at.

A very nice car to own and drive, it is very eager to move off the mark, and the engine is surprisingly torquey. Pulling strongly from 1500 rpm.

Alloy wheels could be a bit bigger, and the car is a bit tiresome (due to the engine drone) on the motorway if the revs exceed about 3500rpm (about 70mph).

This to me is the biggest detraction. It reminds you that this is a small car.

The new Polo is much more refined on the motorway and the ride far superior.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th July, 2004

2001 Volkswagen Polo SE 1.4 60(BHP) Version

Summary:

If you are buying this car, ALWAYS buy the 75BHP version or greater

Faults:

No problems detected so far.

General Comments:

Comfort leaves a lot to be desired. When cornering even at moderate speed, the driver follows afterwards. You are not at one with the car! Very firm ride, which means you feel every single bump. Great for town driving, but hopeless on the motorway or long distance driving.

Performance for this version is extremely poor with most reviews stating that the 60BHP version is totally inadequate. Even climbing moderate hills, this little beast struggles. Indeed, when we took it down to Dorset, we were having to change to 2nd gear to get up a basic hill! Recommend you buy the 16V 75BHP model for OK performance.

Styling

This is a nice supermini for looks, although I find the back end of the car drops off too suddenly. Not good for rear shunts.

My model had Air Conditioning instead of sunroof. Good performance from the A/C, especially for de-misting.

However, I have had enough of this car and I have traded it in for a common vauxhall Astra 1.6SXI. Suffice to say, I drove the Astra and loved it. Luxury compared to this polo!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 18th January, 2003