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Commonly Used Part Numbers!

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by alexperkins » Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:16 pm

We now have a list of commonly used part numbers for Mk5 Polos

Click on this link to access it

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MK5 Polo Picture Thread

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Known/common faults

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i have decided that since cars do eventually go wrong , and quite often a lot of people may ghet a similar problem so if youi have a fault that you...
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How to Reset Oil/Inspection Service Indicator

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by pettsy » Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:53 pm
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May be handy for anyone doing your own servicing :wink:

Polo 1999-02

OIL-Oil service

Press and hold button (A) (Located on speedometer below...
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alterator removal

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by slowpoloauto » Tue Jul 14, 2026 5:21 pm

Been through the forum, can't find anything.

How much of the front end have I got to remove to get the alternator out? It can't come out from...

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Engine shuts off at highwhay speeds (And at random times).

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by joosee_ » Mon Jul 13, 2026 12:00 am

Hi everyone,

I’m having an issue with my VW Polo 6n2 (2001) with the 1.4 16v engine (Engine code: AUA).

The Symptoms are the following: While...

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O2 sensor replacement

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by slowpoloauto » Thu Apr 02, 2026 3:57 pm

Are the lower cost ones a worthy replacement or false economy?
I am well aware of the 'you get what you pay for' saying.

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6N2 / 99 Lupo Pedal box compatibility?

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by Daymo66 » Mon Nov 17, 2025 5:53 pm

Hi all,

Long time lurker!

I've had a look but cant see a post on this.

Would a '99 Lupo (unsure of model) Pedal box be compatible with my 2000 6N2...

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WANTED: 6N or 6N2 Polos needed for St James Motoring Spectacle, 1 November

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by polodriver » Sat Oct 25, 2025 1:37 pm

Hi there

I've been tasked with finding a handful of Polos for the St James Motoring Spectacle event in London on 1 November, and as well a Mk4...

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’99 5th gear jumping when accelerating

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by STR2705 » Sat Jul 19, 2025 3:02 pm

Hello! I have a 6n2 which has been very trustworthy except for some cosmetic stuff. Anyhow, 5th gear stopped working when a friend borrowed my car...

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Polo 6N2 1370cc year 2001

Last post by Eli_101 « Wed Apr 16, 2025 12:05 pm

by Eli_101 » Wed Apr 16, 2025 12:05 pm

Hi friends,

I attached 2 photos of top pipe, that is cracked. Looks like it’s a breathing pipe.. what symptoms could fault pipe like this could...

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Wed Apr 16, 2025 12:05 pm
Door wiring

Last post by iichel « Sun Apr 13, 2025 6:21 pm
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by slowpoloauto » Sun Mar 16, 2025 9:45 pm

Does anybody know if the wiring loom in the front doors is the same part or side specific (a left and right)?

Cheers.

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Central locking issue

Last post by TDI Guy « Sun Jan 26, 2025 2:40 pm
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by slowpoloauto » Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:32 am

I've had a look and search for this topic and found nothing.

Anyone had issues with the central locking and fixed it?
Motor/pump works fine, just...

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Sun Jan 26, 2025 2:40 pm
6n2 2001 facelift 3 door TDI rear axle part number

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by TDI Guy » Sun Jan 26, 2025 1:39 pm

Hi All

New to this forum.

I have a MK3 Polo TDI 3 door 2001 (facelift).
I am trying to find and source a rear axle but I cannot find the part...

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Sun Jan 26, 2025 1:39 pm
Lost 1st gear and reverse (gear issues)

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by Manu » Mon Jan 20, 2025 3:26 am

Hi guys, just to start im gonna say my English is not the best as its a second language.

Basically, a few weeks ago, out of nowhere, when I went to...

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Lambda Oxygen Sensor fails after months

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by king464 » Mon Nov 05, 2018 4:33 pm

Hey guys and girls!

First post here but I’ve been looking through these forums for a couple months now and they’ve been so useful! Absolutely love...

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Dash warning lights on without a key in the ignition

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by VAG Fan » Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:01 pm

Hi, I am trying to resurect a 2000 Polo 1.4 MPI that has been parked up for years (mostly dry stored due to a sunroof drain pipe leak).
As the...

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2001 polo hatchback wheel change

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by MothmanB33 » Mon Dec 09, 2024 12:00 am

I have a 2001 1.4 polo hatchback and can't find any posts about this.
I was going to swap out my current steel wheels 175/65/13 for some mr2 mk3...

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3 door electric window regulator drivers door

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by uk174 » Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:16 pm

Help,does anyone have an electric window regulator drivers door, for a 3 door 2001 vw polo??? Or know how to repair a broiken regulator??

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Intermittent Cranking not starting, odd warning lights.

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by soother » Mon Sep 02, 2024 7:12 pm

1.0 MPI intermittent no start.

Symptoms: When the ignition is turned on, at first there have been no instrument cluster warning lights at all, and...

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Are my tyres too big?

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by Jacky-boi » Fri Aug 23, 2024 3:14 pm

I've recently got some 15 alloy wheels for my 6n2 however they came with 195/50/15 tyres and they look like they may rub if I lower the car from...

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Polo 6n2 big problem

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by balistik48 » Sun Jul 21, 2024 6:13 am

Hello friends
I am writing you from turkey. I have a 2000 model 6n2 1.4 AHW engine automatic vehicle. There is a problem with my vehicle and no one...

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Problems with Gear shift lever staying in reverse

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by silver4444uk10 » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:19 pm

Ladies / Gents,

My daughters 1.0 litre Polo 6N2 has problems with the gear shift lever staying in the reverse position.
The rubber block on the...

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What is this sensor for

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by able » Mon Jun 10, 2024 2:38 pm

I changed the temp sensor on my 6n2 AUD engine. But came accoss this other sensor in the side of the cylinder head just under the coil pack. Any one...

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How to replace nearside front fog

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by Bob67 » Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:57 pm

Hello there,

First post, I have tried searching on this foruma nd also You Tube

My son's Polo (67 plate) needs front nearside fog replacing. I can...

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Changing the lighter with replacement - which one - also special tool needed?

Last post by Merrick « Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:34 am
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by craigedmonds » Fri Dec 25, 2020 11:45 am

I attach below two photos of the lighter socket in the front dash of our 2001 Polo.

I have two main questions:

1. Which replacement part do I...

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Vw polo 3 variant 1.4 -01

Last post by JUUL « Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:52 am
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by Sondells » Wed Feb 21, 2024 11:07 am

Is my car done? Or is it possible to save it?

So i was driving yesterday and suddenly lost power. Pulled over and restarted the car. Now it had an...

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Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:52 am
What is this for? Polo 6N. Air filter pipe.

Last post by JUUL « Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:30 am
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by craigedmonds » Thu Sep 22, 2022 8:49 pm

Today I was changing the air filter and I noticed that the previous mechanic had bodged the outpipe coming from the air filter cover.

However, that...

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Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:30 am
Central locking pump wiring.

Last post by aSilkPurse « Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:36 pm
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by BamCargera » Sun Dec 17, 2023 5:13 pm

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the plug on the central locking pump on a 6N2 Gti AVY?
Or a photo of each side of their plug, so I can see what...

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Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:36 pm
GTi Headlight auto level & no ECU connection

Last post by aSilkPurse « Sun Jan 14, 2024 1:31 pm

by aSilkPurse » Sun Jan 14, 2024 1:31 pm

Hi, so i was having really bad mpg fuel issues (2000, GTi, ARC eng), trying to track a problem has been tricky as I also had intermittent/no OBD...

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O2 Sensor wiring

Last post by soother « Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:20 pm
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by able » Fri Jan 05, 2024 2:16 pm

I have a misfire that I have tracked down to what I think is a problem with the supply voltage to the o2 sensor heater. The voltage varies bettween...

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Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:20 pm
What is this hose called?

Last post by slowpoloauto « Tue Dec 26, 2023 11:48 pm
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by slowpoloauto » Tue Dec 26, 2023 3:20 pm

As you can see it plugs onto the air filter box and that bend is very soft and thin.
It's a short piece and I'm having trouble sourcing one.
Should I...

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Last post by slowpoloauto
Tue Dec 26, 2023 11:48 pm
Looking Manual window regulator driver side vw polo 6n2

Last post by soother « Sun Dec 24, 2023 1:54 pm
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by R1m4s » Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:59 am

Hi

Im looking for window regulator vw polo 6n2 2/3 door for driver side

Anyone got for sale or idea where I can grt one??

Thank you

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Sun Dec 24, 2023 1:54 pm
Misfire

Last post by able « Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:09 am

by able » Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:09 am

My VW Polo (2000, 6N2, AUD) has started to misfire (Only error on VCDS shows on 2,3,4 cylinders) Gave the engine an oil change, oil filter and air...

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Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:09 am
Rear brake shoe hold down spring washers

Last post by soother « Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:55 pm
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by soother » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:14 am

Hi Folks. The washers/caps that the pins through the hold down springs latch into are almost rusted through (the ones you turn 90 degrees to remove)....

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Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:55 pm
Auxilliary belt

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by soother » Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:54 am

Hi Folks. I need an auxiliary belt for a 1.0 with power steering and no aircon. I think it should be a 6PK1070 (that is, 6 rib 1070mm long) but some...

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GTI GRILL for the 6n2

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by andrevagante » Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:57 pm

Does anyone have a 6n2 gti grill for sale for a decent price,
I cant find any online.
Thanks in advance

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VCDS-Lite - Excessive Comm Errors

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by zoid » Tue Nov 28, 2023 7:26 pm

Hi,

After trying to read the fault codes (namely have the ABS light on) I get the following results....

VCDS-Lite Version: Release 1.2
Friday, 24...

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Tue Nov 28, 2023 7:26 pm
Polo 6N2 1.4 Ahw Cold Start Problem - Badly Working

Last post by PoloTR « Tue Nov 21, 2023 8:07 am

by PoloTR » Tue Nov 21, 2023 8:07 am

Hello, I have a 2001 model Polo with AHW engine code. This engine is 1.4 and 16V.

I start the vehicle. It runs normally for 15-20 seconds, but then...

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Tue Nov 21, 2023 8:07 am
1.9 TDI swap

Last post by KasperDanySL « Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:11 am

by KasperDanySL » Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:11 am

Hello anyone done swap from 1.9 sdi to 1.9 tdi i think the engine will be straight fit but the gearbox will be the problem

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Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:11 am
Clutch Pedal disengaged from Master Cylinder

Last post by JUUL « Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:15 pm
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by muircheart » Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:50 pm

Hi all, hope I'm in the right forum. I have a 2001, Polo Saloon/Classic TDI. Not sure what MK this is?

My clutch pedal has disengaged from the ball...

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Rear Suspension Strut Spring Plate and Mount

Last post by JUUL « Sun Oct 08, 2023 8:19 am
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by zoid » Sun Oct 08, 2023 1:01 am

Hi,

After removing the rear struts to replace the rear springs on my 2001 6n2 Polo GTI I now need to replace the top spring cups (6N0512113) and the...

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Rear Shock Absorbers

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by Barlis » Fri May 01, 2020 6:58 pm

Hi all, I decided to change the rear shocks on my 99 Classic. When I removed the old shock, the upper spring plate was in a really bad way so I...

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ABS-light comes on and off

Last post by alexperkins « Wed Sep 27, 2023 8:27 pm
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by Stealthyy » Sun Mar 05, 2017 11:29 pm

Greetings!
I've had some problems with my Polo, the ABS-light seems to randomly come on.
I have not found any pattern, which makes the light come...

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Wed Sep 27, 2023 8:27 pm
Rattling/Squeaking from underside of car

Last post by Dubsteff « Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:07 pm
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by Dubsteff » Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:56 pm

I have a 2001 6n2, just MOT’d & Serviced (all pass) yet this squeaking rattle persists. Mainly present after longer car runs, when a decelerating and...

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Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:07 pm
Headlight headache with Polo

Last post by Maarten « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:22 am
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by John24ssj2 » Tue Sep 19, 2023 3:24 pm

Hi All,

I am really struggling with my Polo at its headlights. I've failed mot a few times on headlights and since then been through 2 original used...

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Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:22 am
Scuttle Panel

Last post by JUUL « Wed Aug 16, 2023 3:40 am
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by luke341 » Mon Aug 07, 2023 3:58 pm

Has anyone had any luck buying a scuttle panel/Water Deflector with the rubber bit. Mine is destroyed from sun damage and I cant seem to find a...

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Wed Aug 16, 2023 3:40 am
Throttle adjustment

Last post by Ash21 « Fri Aug 04, 2023 5:52 am

by Ash21 » Fri Aug 04, 2023 5:52 am

Hi Everyone

I have just received my Polo back from my partner whilst she has maintained the car with servicing etc it is in need of a little TLC...

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Last post by Ash21
Fri Aug 04, 2023 5:52 am
Electronics always on

Last post by JUUL « Wed Aug 02, 2023 7:15 am
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by mikkberg » Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:48 am

Hi, I recently bought a 2000 model 6n2, and I have a problem with the electronics. I do not have to much experience with working on cars, but I...

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Wed Aug 02, 2023 7:15 am
Brake Booster Hose Connector

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by Sinus » Tue Feb 07, 2023 3:45 pm

Hi Everyone,
I'm replacing a brake booster hose to my 6n2 Diesel Polo and the round connector ( brake servo pump) is gently moving in and out ever...

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