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by Paul B
Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:52 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo 6C 1.2 TSI Recalls..
Replies: 35
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Re: Polo 6C 1.2 TSI Recalls..

I’ve just had catastrophic engine failure on Polo 6C 1.2 TSI engine built Nov 2014 due to cambelt snapping, with damage to cam pulleys evident. New engine required at cost of £6,649. 3.5 months out of warranty, 22000 miles, bought new from and always serviced at Lookers VW Newcastle. History of oil ...
by Paul B
Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:17 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: The Guardian reporting Polo 1.2TSI Engine failures, oh no!
Replies: 25
Views: 34628

Re: The Guardian reporting Polo 1.2TSI Engine failures, oh no!

Hi all I'm the owner of the car featured in the Guardian. It's a 6C Polo SE 1.2 TSI reg March 2015. Engine manufacture date November 2014 (according to guided fault finding read out). Main bits of car history: March 2016, c 3,000 miles: Oil leak in engine. Replaced camshaft oil seal. March 2018, c 1...