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Photo Hosting is now enabled

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by alexperkins » Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:00 pm » in MK10, MK11 and MK12 (AW/BZ/AE) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
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We've taken the decision to allow users to upload images to the site to save you having to host them externally

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UK-Polos.Net Stickers - Would you be interested?

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UK-Polos.net Group on Facebook

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Calling all Facebook users!!!

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How to fix the 6N2 ABS Signal Outside Specifications Fault

Last post by VAG Fan « Wed Aug 20, 2025 12:42 am
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by alexperkins » Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:12 am
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Disclaimer - I do not take responsibility for any damage, injury, death or incidents that take place when you are following this guide. It is up to...
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Wed Aug 20, 2025 12:42 am
How to install RClick Remote Central Locking Kits

Last post by amer6R « Wed Jul 16, 2025 5:44 pm
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by alexperkins » Sun Jan 10, 2010 1:57 pm
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Disclaimer - I do not take responsibility for any damage, injury, death or incidents that take place when you are following this guide to fit remote...
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Wed Jul 16, 2025 5:44 pm
How to repair your flaky, perished Antenna Base Rubber Seal

Last post by Myhaitza15 « Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:11 am
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by Josh_PoloGTi » Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:42 pm
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Free link to ETKA

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by Mouse_GTI » Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:49 pm
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I know a lot of people already know about it but a useful link for those who don't 8)

ETKA with images.

Carprog---->loading---------close...
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Fri May 22, 2020 9:25 pm
BBS RX2 (GTI Split Rims) Refurb Guide

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:24 am
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by bstardchild » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:33 am
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Alex has hosted the PDF guide to this for us -

OK - I did mine a while ago and stuck a post up about it and Dubpolo asked if I'd do his - distance...
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Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:24 am
Upgrade from RCD210 to RCD310 for AUX input

Last post by zoemcgee « Tue Sep 11, 2018 3:50 pm
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by 6RPotentialBuyer » Fri Aug 19, 2016 9:39 pm

So a lot of people with the RCD210 probably really wish they had an Aux input so that they can play their own music and not have to upload 10 songs...

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Tue Sep 11, 2018 3:50 pm
How to upgrade your RCD-310 to a Sat-Nav RNS-310

Last post by Polo1971gti « Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:48 am
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by vwpolo16v » Fri May 10, 2013 9:30 pm
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So that we don't get lost round town, got us an RNS-310.

From this:

to this:

Here are a few quick steps:

Using a trim removal tool, carefully...
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Last post by Polo1971gti
Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:48 am
Paint Codes.

Last post by Smithyyy xD « Wed May 30, 2012 12:53 pm
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by Speedlaw » Thu Apr 15, 2004 3:26 pm
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Ahh, the paint codes thread. It's always missing and hiding somewhere behind all the others. So now it's a sticky.

Copied from our friends at...
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Wed May 30, 2012 12:53 pm
6R - Multifunction Steering Wheel Retrofit

Last post by Retali « Fri Sep 25, 2026 6:55 am
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by Der Finne. » Wed Oct 12, 2011 4:02 pm
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These instructions are for retrofitting a multifunction steering wheel (MFSW) to a standard non-GTI Polo 6R. For a GTI the retrofit is a lot less...
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Fri Sep 25, 2026 6:55 am
All Assignment Help Professional UK | Global Assignment Help

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by sarahmitchell » Sat May 30, 2026 10:20 am

Hi, I am Dorothea Pemberton, a professional academic coordinator at Global Assignment Help with 6 years of experience. Professional comprehensive...

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Sat May 30, 2026 10:20 am
Replacing a complete aerial (including cable)

Last post by Maarten « Thu Oct 24, 2024 6:27 pm
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by Geeman » Tue Oct 22, 2024 7:33 pm

Good evening everyone

I'm sorry if this question has been asked previously, but I've joined this forum to try and find an answer. I've tried...

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Thu Oct 24, 2024 6:27 pm
Loom wires Automatic lights BCM

Last post by CoflaVW « Thu Oct 17, 2024 3:28 pm
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by CoflaVW » Sun Jun 18, 2023 4:23 pm

Good afternoon
First of all I introduce myself properly I am coflaVW and I am a fan of Volksvagen
I am from Chile and as a hobby I entertain myself...

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Last post by CoflaVW
Thu Oct 17, 2024 3:28 pm
6r audio upgrade

Last post by __________________zb « Thu Oct 10, 2024 4:32 pm

by __________________zb » Thu Oct 10, 2024 4:32 pm

i'm looking to upgrade the audio in my 2011 6r polo, currently i am using the oem speakers with the original rcd 310 head unit.

i'm currently...

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Thu Oct 10, 2024 4:32 pm
Dead pedal on Polo 6R

Last post by Yezdi_90 « Sun Feb 11, 2024 11:19 am

by Yezdi_90 » Sun Feb 11, 2024 11:19 am

Guys need your help,
I'm planning to upgrade my footrest with a brushed aluminum cover which I made through a supplier,
but don't how to remove...

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Last post by Yezdi_90
Sun Feb 11, 2024 11:19 am
Cover on mib2 in bluetooth

Last post by Homer51 « Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:30 pm

by Homer51 » Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:30 pm

Hello,

In Bluetooth mode i have no cover of the songs on spotify, any idea why ? It was ok on my last rcd.

The unit is a hacked mib2, need to code...

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Last post by Homer51
Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:30 pm
Retrofit park pilot 8k problem

Last post by Homer51 « Wed Aug 02, 2023 12:41 pm
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by Homer51 » Thu Jul 27, 2023 12:03 pm

Hello,

I retrofited my park pilot 4k to 8k, oem, except for the front radars that i bought on ali.

I coded all, but i 've got a problem, when...

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Last post by Homer51
Wed Aug 02, 2023 12:41 pm
Retrofit mib2 3Q0035846A problem

Last post by Homer51 « Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:39 am
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by Homer51 » Tue Jun 13, 2023 4:29 pm

Hi,

I retrofited RCD330 Carplay (Ali) to a mib2 3Q0035846A on my Polo 6c 2015.

All works like expected except park assist and rear camera (static...

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Last post by Homer51
Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:39 am
Is this a good option to upgrade the radio in my VW Polo 2008 (2002 - 2009) Hatchback

Last post by su76271 « Wed Jun 14, 2023 12:28 pm

by su76271 » Wed Jun 14, 2023 12:28 pm

So I am looking to upgrade the radio system in my Polo. I've attached a photo to show what the interior looks like here .

I've struggled to find an...

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Last post by su76271
Wed Jun 14, 2023 12:28 pm
Polo 6R - G65 sensor air conditioning pressure switch replacement

Last post by iichel « Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:38 pm
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by decvalts » Wed Jun 30, 2021 12:26 am

Problem :

Air conditioning unit only blows mildly cold air, or no cold air at all. Air con regas does not solve the problem. Scanning with a VCDS or...

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Last post by iichel
Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:38 pm
Fitting 6N2 GTI clocks and temperature sensor

Last post by StormBreaker « Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:39 pm
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by alexperkins » Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:08 am

This guide has been translated from our kind friends at vwpoloklub.pl

The original is here www.vwpoloklub.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=37543...

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Last post by StormBreaker
Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:39 pm
6N - fitting mk5 lights (update with pics)

Last post by Maarten « Tue Jan 17, 2023 9:39 pm
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by david burton » Sat Dec 04, 2004 12:58 pm
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This should have been here a long time ago, written by Speedlaw and slightly modded by me. Found some pics now... 8)

To get them completely flush...
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Last post by Maarten
Tue Jan 17, 2023 9:39 pm
Induction

Last post by Justnick « Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:17 pm
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by Justnick » Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:57 pm

Alright lads & ladies
I’ve recently had my car stage 1 remapped & now I’m thinking about an induction kit//cold air intake
But for the life of me I...

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Last post by Justnick
Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:17 pm
VW Pin removal tool

Last post by giannis20vt « Sun Nov 27, 2022 6:52 am
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by giannis20vt » Sun Nov 20, 2022 10:42 am

Apart from the original tool from VW (VAS 1798/18, VAS 1978/7A) is there any idea for a simple DIY removal tool ?
I have some of those cheap tools...

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Last post by giannis20vt
Sun Nov 27, 2022 6:52 am
M14x1.5 thread taper tool

Last post by iichel « Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:02 pm
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by kaijun61 » Wed Mar 23, 2022 9:19 am

Hi! one of my polo front wheel bolts is thread stripped. I need to clean stripped threads in wheel hub using M14x1.5 taper. But I don't know if a 1/2...

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Last post by iichel
Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:02 pm
Retrofit G33 screenwash low level sensor (Polo Mk4 9N3)

Last post by Sam78 « Tue Nov 08, 2022 7:13 pm

by Sam78 » Tue Nov 08, 2022 7:13 pm

I've recently done a retrofit install of the windscreen washer fluid low level sensor (G33) in a 2006 9N3 1.2 12v Polo righthand drive (S trim). I've...

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Last post by Sam78
Tue Nov 08, 2022 7:13 pm
Acc / Obdeleven

Last post by 2fast4ya « Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:05 am
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by Edu_Moraes » Tue Jul 26, 2022 3:40 pm

Hello, I'm new here and I live in Brazil, I have a Polo 1.0 Tsi year 2020, I believe the platform is similar to golf.
I wanted some help to know if...

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Last post by 2fast4ya
Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:05 am
EPC error and Autopilot not working

Last post by Edu_Moraes « Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:03 pm

by Edu_Moraes » Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:03 pm

Hello how are you ?!

Friends, I put the same golf touch controls in my car, now I have an EPC error and without the autopilot, it's also an error....

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Last post by Edu_Moraes
Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:03 pm
0 to 8K OPS installation on POLO trendline NO ABS model

Last post by iichel « Sat Jul 23, 2022 2:41 pm
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by Vag_pro » Sat Jul 23, 2022 10:54 am

Hi Folks,

Greetings for the Day!!

I own POLO 1.2 MPI petrol trendline 2014 non ABS model

There is no Sensors from company on my car

I am trying...

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Last post by iichel
Sat Jul 23, 2022 2:41 pm
Fog lights polo 9n

Last post by Jak lunt « Fri Apr 15, 2022 5:08 pm

by Jak lunt » Fri Apr 15, 2022 5:08 pm

I have a polo 9n 2003. I want to fit fog lights to it, can anyone recommend anything and does anyone know what size the fogs are as i want to get...

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Last post by Jak lunt
Fri Apr 15, 2022 5:08 pm
LED headlight module replacement (6C GTI)

Last post by iichel « Mon Aug 02, 2021 5:26 pm
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by realh » Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:20 pm

Hi,

I'm actually posting for my sister. She has a 2016 GTI with LED headlights. The driver's side LED for dipped and main beam has failed. Replacing...

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Last post by iichel
Mon Aug 02, 2021 5:26 pm
How to change Selector shaft oil seal, on a 6n2

Last post by Myhaitza15 « Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:18 am
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by revolutionrock » Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:59 pm

How to change Selector shaft oil seal, on a 6n2:
Get the PDF here:

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Last post by Myhaitza15
Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:18 am
6N - Rear wiper removal

Last post by Myhaitza15 « Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:17 am
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by Speedlaw » Sat Aug 23, 2003 4:44 pm

Removing the rear wiper

Download the PDF file for offline reference and printing.

Also, get the reader if you don't have it already:

When you...

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Last post by Myhaitza15
Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:17 am
Leds in centre dome

Last post by DamoMc « Fri Jun 11, 2021 11:13 pm
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by DamoMc » Mon May 24, 2021 5:54 pm

Hi guys new on here so apologies I don't have the right terminology..I want to replace the standard dull yellow bulbs in the centre dome with led...

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Last post by DamoMc
Fri Jun 11, 2021 11:13 pm
[Guide] Hardwire Dashcam [With Photos] MK10 (AW)

Last post by iGadgetman « Wed Dec 09, 2020 1:59 pm
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by phileep » Sat Feb 02, 2019 10:57 am

Hi all

In this guide, I hardwired my dash cam in to the fuse box.

My purpose was to neatly enclose the cable so it didn't dangle down the centre of...

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Last post by iGadgetman
Wed Dec 09, 2020 1:59 pm
upgrading composition media system DIY

Last post by H2Deetoo « Tue Nov 10, 2020 3:05 pm
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by SJ8891 » Tue Jul 21, 2020 7:20 pm

Hi

I own a 64 plate mk 6 VW polo Blue GT ACT.

I currently have what i believe is the standard composition media system without the sat nav feature...

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Last post by H2Deetoo
Tue Nov 10, 2020 3:05 pm
Automatic folding mirrors polo 6c

Last post by DanielJackson « Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:21 pm

by DanielJackson » Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:21 pm

I'm looking for help with my coding for my door module I have retro fitted the folding mirrors I have attached photos of the coding and the door...

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Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:21 pm
Light bulbs?

Last post by zeyad_khan « Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:15 pm
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by silverhairs » Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:22 am

Seeing that I'm not having LED lights, when I get my Polo I wish to up grade my bulbs to 120%/130%. does anybody know what type of bulbs are fitted...

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Last post by zeyad_khan
Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:15 pm
Vw polo gti+ 2019 windscreen washer fuse

Last post by Hixxi3106 « Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:05 pm
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by Hixxi3106 » Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:02 pm

Hi all can anyone tell me where to locate fuse for winscreen washer? Also what amp? Some say its usualy a 7.5 amp? Any help greatly appreciated. Hope...

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Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:05 pm
Steering rack spline size

Last post by Basty123 « Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:26 pm

by Basty123 » Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:26 pm

Dear community
I am trying to build in a telescopic rally steering in my car. Can someone tell me the size of spline and if it is same for all...

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Last post by Basty123
Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:26 pm
Steering rack spline size

Last post by Basty123 « Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:26 pm

by Basty123 » Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:26 pm

Dear community
I am trying to build in a telescopic rally steering in my car. Can someone tell me the size of spline and if it is same for all...

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Last post by Basty123
Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:26 pm
Polo 6c MFSW swap

Last post by iichel « Mon May 25, 2020 6:32 pm
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by vs02 » Mon May 25, 2020 1:33 pm

I had the standard 6c NMF plastic wheel in my 2016 Polo S, I have swapped it to a MFSW from a 2016 Match. They are identical apart from the material,...

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Last post by iichel
Mon May 25, 2020 6:32 pm
What to choose lighting for work in a garage where there is no overhead lighting?

Last post by Marko106 « Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:38 pm
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by Noisew » Thu Feb 06, 2020 10:00 am

What to choose lighting for work in a garage where there is no overhead lighting?

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Last post by Marko106
Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:38 pm
VW polo 2004 1.4TDI Oil choice.

Last post by Marko106 « Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:35 pm
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by CraigM87 » Wed Apr 01, 2020 2:02 pm

Hi guys,

New to the forum need a little help with oil choice can anyone help?

What grade of oil should i use for the car?

Have a 5w40 fully...

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Last post by Marko106
Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:35 pm
Hardwire dashcam install Polo 6R/6C DIY

Last post by EvanZA « Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:50 am
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by 6RPotentialBuyer » Sat Nov 26, 2016 9:29 pm

Just thought I'd post a guide on how to hardwire your dashcam into your Polo. I'm not a professional in anyway I just followed a few YouTube videos....

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Last post by EvanZA
Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:50 am
Need some sound!!

Last post by JoshL_95 « Fri Jan 31, 2020 10:29 am

by JoshL_95 » Fri Jan 31, 2020 10:29 am

Hi all, new to this forum!

Bought a 6c GTI around August last year, done about 8K miles of mixed driving but mainly fast road use. Everything’s good...

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Last post by JoshL_95
Fri Jan 31, 2020 10:29 am
Advice needed, remote locking VW match 60

Last post by RoyTheBoy « Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:59 pm
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by RoyTheBoy » Fri Dec 20, 2019 10:18 pm

Hi, I'm new on here and just purchased a VW polo match 1.2 60 bhp and I've searched everywhere for instructions on how to fit a remote locking kit...

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Last post by RoyTheBoy
Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:59 pm
Vw polo 2015 1.0 mpi gearboxe oil change

Last post by Killa_uk « Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:36 pm

by Killa_uk » Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:36 pm

As title says need help changing my gearbox oil in my 1.0 mpi cant seem to find the fill hole 🤦‍♂️
Attached a pic of my box

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Last post by Killa_uk
Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:36 pm
Stereo Replacement MK4 Polo

Last post by Head of Sector 7 « Sun Jun 30, 2019 3:55 pm
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by OtherBarry » Sun Sep 04, 2016 2:44 pm

Hi Everyone.

I'm in need of some advice when it comes to replacing the stereo on my 2002 MK4 Polo. I'm fed up with the poor audio quality you get...

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Last post by Head of Sector 7
Sun Jun 30, 2019 3:55 pm
2019 Polo SE Boot Latch failure

Last post by RUM4MO « Fri Jun 28, 2019 5:14 pm
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by JakeSweeney » Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:39 pm

Hi,

I have bought my brand new Polo today and am stuck with the boot and wanted to post in here before I return the the dealership in case I end up...

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Last post by RUM4MO
Fri Jun 28, 2019 5:14 pm
Install remote locking

Last post by alexperkins « Thu May 30, 2019 8:13 pm
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by willweatherley » Wed May 29, 2019 5:03 pm

I have a 2014 R line polo which only came with transponder keys, I was wondering if there is a way i could install something to be able to use a fob...

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Thu May 30, 2019 8:13 pm

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