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MK1 and MK2 Polo (86 and 86F) - Years 1975-1989
Chat about your MKI or MKII Polo (86 and 86F)
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Last post The joys of driving a mk1 pol…
by That_straight_polo View the latest post
Sun Sep 02, 2018 11:42 am
MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Chat about your MKIII (86C) inc GT/G40 Polo
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Last post Tuning
by Zcb View the latest post
Sat Sep 08, 2018 8:45 am
MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Chat about your MKIV (6N) Polo
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Last post Re: 6n1 - 6n2 compatibly
by alexperkins View the latest post
Mon Jul 09, 2018 6:43 am
MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Chat about your MKV (6N2) Polo
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Last post Re: 6n2 sdi - tdi
by Nathancoops View the latest post
Thu Sep 06, 2018 6:36 pm
MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Chat about your MKV (6N2) Polo GTi
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Last post Re: Replaced Starter - Still …
by RUM4MO View the latest post
Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:12 am
MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Chat about your 9n Polo (inc GT and Fun)
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5068 Topics

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by alexperkins View the latest post
Sun Sep 16, 2018 11:20 am
MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Chat about your facelift 9n3 Polo - Including the 9N3 Polo GTI!
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Last post Re: P0171 Fuel Trim too Lean
by Willni View the latest post
Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:40 pm
MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Chat about your 6R/6C model Polos here!
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Last post Re: TomTom solution
by Willni View the latest post
Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:34 pm
MK10 (AW) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Chat about your 2018+ AW model Polos here!
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Last post Re: Recall - rear seat belt
by wizzywig27 View the latest post
Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:21 pm

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Polo AW Photo Gallery

Last post by Robint « Tue Sep 18, 2018 12:29 pm
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by alexperkins » Tue Oct 03, 2017 10:32 am
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Post up pics of your AW polo and share them with the forum :D
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Last post by Robint
Tue Sep 18, 2018 12:29 pm
What did you and your Polo do today?

Last post by silverhairs « Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:12 pm
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by Willni » Mon Oct 02, 2017 8:24 pm
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This is the place to mention anything you've done on your car today or since your last visit.

From the addition of a small cosmetic piece to an...
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Last post by silverhairs
Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:12 pm
Polo 6R/6C Photo Gallery

Last post by JimmyPind « Fri Sep 14, 2018 5:30 pm
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Post pictures of your Polo here, maybe include a short list of things you have done so far.

No questions posted as comments, any questions just PM...
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Last post by JimmyPind
Fri Sep 14, 2018 5:30 pm
Polo GTi Photogallery

Last post by Kam1982 « Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:02 pm
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Just an idea i thought would be cool, probably won't take off. Post one picture for you GTi dont comment on other peoples cars keep it simple, and we...
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Last post by Kam1982
Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:02 pm
Polo 6R - Useful Part Numbers

Last post by _samtownsend « Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:45 pm
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Guys, a new sticky for useful part numbers.

If you want anything added, please post the part number, description and approx cost

The List...
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Last post by _samtownsend
Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:45 pm
Polo 9N3 GTI Photogallery

Last post by polo1.9TDI SPORT « Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:04 pm
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As requested, and here is how it works:

You post one or two pictures of your car, perhaps a small comment, and thats it!

Please keep chit-chat to a...
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Last post by polo1.9TDI SPORT
Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:04 pm
THE Polo GTi Gearbox Thread

Last post by Swanee « Sat May 19, 2018 6:14 pm
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by Si_GTi » Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:55 pm
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Given the alarming number of gearbox failures over the last six to twelve months it would be useful to pull some information together for reference?...
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Last post by Swanee
Sat May 19, 2018 6:14 pm
Fuse overview VW Polo 6R and 6C

Last post by ciclo « Sat May 19, 2018 6:47 am
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by iichel » Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:51 am

Since it appears to be a bit difficult to find the fuse overview for both the Polo 6R and the 6C, I'm positing it here as a sticky.
This way, it's...

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Last post by ciclo
Sat May 19, 2018 6:47 am
The Guide to shorter drop links

Last post by Simon998 « Tue Mar 20, 2018 2:24 pm
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by Tim_GTi » Sat Nov 28, 2009 3:46 pm
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Right guys, there seems to be a post every few days regarding drop links, which ones to go for, why to change them in the first place etc etc. So...
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Last post by Simon998
Tue Mar 20, 2018 2:24 pm
The Polo 9n Photogallery

Last post by macgiver_2 « Sun Feb 11, 2018 12:10 pm
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Basically as the title suggests. No comments, just pictures. Post one or two pictures of your 9n. Feel free to give a short description.
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Last post by macgiver_2
Sun Feb 11, 2018 12:10 pm
MK5 Polo Picture Thread

Last post by gazearnshaw « Tue Dec 26, 2017 6:24 pm
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by mysteryboy » Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:51 pm
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Keep it nice and simple... Post one or two pictures of your car and leave it at that. Making it simple to browse through. If you must comment on...
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Last post by gazearnshaw
Tue Dec 26, 2017 6:24 pm
Polo GTi - FAQ - Common Modifications and Advice

Last post by themikyri « Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:43 am
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by MaxZ » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:29 pm
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Welcome to the GTI Section of UK-Polos

This guide was created to answer the most common questions we get asked by new members about the Mk5 and...
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Last post by themikyri
Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:43 am
Known/common faults

Last post by DatPoloGuy « Sat Sep 23, 2017 3:48 pm
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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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Last post by DatPoloGuy
Sat Sep 23, 2017 3:48 pm
9n3 Parts Thread

Last post by Ninjago « Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:15 pm
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by Jamie B » Wed May 20, 2015 1:00 pm

There's a parts thread for the 6R so why not start one for the 9n3

Post up your part numbers that we might find useful

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Last post by Ninjago
Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:15 pm
How to Reset Oil/Inspection Service Indicator

Last post by odin7s « Sat May 18, 2013 5:33 pm
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by pettsy » Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:53 pm
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OIL-Oil service

Press and hold button (A) (Located on speedometer below...
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Last post by odin7s
Sat May 18, 2013 5:33 pm
How to Reset Oil/Inspection Service Indicator

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:23 pm
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by pettsy » Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:53 pm
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OIL-Oil service

Press and hold button (A) (Located on speedometer below...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:23 pm
6n Common Faults

Last post by faulky « Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:30 pm
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by KarlM » Wed Oct 08, 2003 2:41 pm
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Hi all,

I am currently creating a 'buying guide' for the Polo 6n. So i need any problems you've had, like rust hotspots etc.... bascially anything...
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Last post by faulky
Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:30 pm
Mk3 Polo picture post

Last post by danno89 « Tue Oct 02, 2012 3:21 pm
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by dub envy » Mon Feb 23, 2004 7:15 pm
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This thread is for any mk3 Polo picture you want to put in it. Be it your own car, or someone elses...

No chat. Posts will be deleted and/or edited....
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Last post by danno89
Tue Oct 02, 2012 3:21 pm
Cam Belt Tensioner failures

Last post by KPerryGTi « Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:38 am
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by morrismen » Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:39 am
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We've all seen there appears to be problems with Cam Belt Tensioners :!:

Some VW Polo GTi owners have reported this causes symptoms such as poor...
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Last post by KPerryGTi
Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:38 am
"I Am Looking For A GTi - What Do I Need To Know?"

Last post by Tim_GTi « Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:51 pm
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by MaxZ » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:20 pm
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This thread was created to give more advice for people looking at buying a GTi.

The Mk5 GTI has a 1.6 16v 125bhp Engine, with VVT. It came in either...
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:51 pm
BASIC MK4 BUYING GUIDE

Last post by Ollie « Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:38 pm
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by pettsy » Sat Jul 03, 2004 7:54 pm
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Feel free to make it a sticky etc

MK4 POLO - BUYING...
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Last post by Ollie
Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:38 pm
THE Polo GTi Pedal Box Thread

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:05 pm
Replies: 115
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Right then.

After one of our members was told by VW UK Customer Services Not to believe anything you read on the Internet regarding the Polo GTi...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:05 pm
Commonly Used Part Numbers!

Last post by alexperkins « Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:16 pm

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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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:16 pm
Commonly Used Part Numbers!

Last post by alexperkins « Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:16 pm

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

This is our new part numbers sticky. It contains many useful details for common mods, service parts and other items

If you wish to add part numbers...

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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:16 pm
Power windows died on your Mk4? Read here.

Last post by Ben17 « Tue Apr 06, 2010 5:22 pm
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by Speedlaw » Tue Nov 18, 2003 8:12 pm
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Weird things happen.

Two weeks ago, my power windows failed. Both of them, within two days.

That's odd, I thought, so I ripped off the door cards...
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Last post by Ben17
Tue Apr 06, 2010 5:22 pm
Headlight upgrade

Last post by DMWG40 « Thu Aug 20, 2009 4:06 pm
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by hardhitter » Sun Feb 06, 2005 2:29 pm
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For all you Mk 3 owners suffering with poor headlights (thats pretty much everyone) heres how to improve them.

First off make sure you headlight...
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Last post by DMWG40
Thu Aug 20, 2009 4:06 pm
Recall - rear seat belt

Last post by wizzywig27 « Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:21 pm
Replies: 64
by Aube » Fri Jul 27, 2018 7:54 am
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Hi,

Received another letter today about the rear seatbelt as it now appears the fix carried out on the car a few days after purchase in May was an...
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Last post by wizzywig27
Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:21 pm
How you remove racing stripes?

Last post by Willni « Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:53 pm
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by Ramos » Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:34 pm

Hey guys, I recently bought a stock 2018 Polo Beats standard spec.

I bought it cos I got it for the same price as an SE, and came with fog lights...

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Last post by Willni
Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:53 pm
R-line 115

Last post by joshwills « Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:48 pm
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by brainbow » Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:50 pm
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Hi, finally picking up my Polo tomorrow.

As per the heading. R-line 115 Limestone Grey. Only extra is Climate Control

Ordered 13th Jan. Ready 12th...
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Last post by joshwills
Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:48 pm
P0171 Fuel Trim too Lean

Last post by Willni « Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:40 pm
Replies: 14
by PeterJJ21 » Sun Apr 01, 2018 12:51 pm

I have the P0171 fuel trim system too lean code on my wifes 2008 1.2 polo which is running fine without any issues of roughness, staling or poor...

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Last post by Willni
Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:40 pm
TomTom solution

Last post by Willni « Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:34 pm
Replies: 3
by Shappers01 » Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:04 am

Hi,

Lot’s of discussion on retrofitting Nav systems. I thought I would show my solution.

TomTom Go 5200 on a Brodit mount.

The TomTom is a no...

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Last post by Willni
Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:34 pm
Accelerator Pedal Query

Last post by TElwoody « Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:11 pm
Replies: 2
by wabbit1 » Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:38 pm

Evening folks,

Just had a wee blast in the other half’s Polo SE.

When pressing the accelerator it goes all the way down then there’s a “click” and...

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Last post by TElwoody
Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:11 pm
Tyre pressure warning light question

Last post by JohnF « Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:17 pm
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by JohnF » Mon Sep 17, 2018 9:32 pm

Today I suffered the tyre pressure loss light come on. I got out expecting to see a tyre showing some evidence of reduced pressure, but there was...

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Last post by JohnF
Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:17 pm
How to remove racing stripes

Last post by Ramos « Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:40 pm

by Ramos » Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:40 pm

Hey guys,

I recently bought a 2018 polo beats edition.

I got it for the same price as an SE, and because it came with the Beats set up, a lovely...

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Last post by Ramos
Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:40 pm
New member: Jasper's Red Polo 6R from Belgium

Last post by cheba « Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:29 pm
Replies: 11
by Jasper_05 » Thu Jul 19, 2018 5:20 pm

Hi everyone!

I'm already more than 3 years a member of this community, but with only 3 posts you can say I was not a very active one...
After...

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Last post by cheba
Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:29 pm
Polo GTI Clutch

Last post by LawrenceDGraham « Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:08 pm

by LawrenceDGraham » Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:08 pm

I have a brand new polo GTI Sachs clutch for sale make me an other on her she is brand new and still in sealed wrap perfect for mapped gti and can...

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Last post by LawrenceDGraham
Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:08 pm
GTI and GTI plus owners experiences

Last post by RUM4MO « Tue Sep 18, 2018 3:31 pm
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by barrywi » Wed May 23, 2018 1:50 am
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Not got mine yet but the few that have got theirs can post here with good and bad experiences about the GTI.
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Last post by RUM4MO
Tue Sep 18, 2018 3:31 pm
6C Sat Nav

Last post by veteran « Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:46 pm
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by hutch » Mon Sep 10, 2018 3:40 pm
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When i picked my car up last year it was one of the last 6Cs and I was too late to factory order so never got to chose what options I was getting on...
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Last post by veteran
Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:46 pm
My Polo SEL thoughts after one week of driving

Last post by david.stark « Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:10 pm
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by mike sel » Fri Jun 22, 2018 3:33 pm

Hi all Sorry this is long.

I expect you know from my previous posts what I have and when I got it...well I wont go into that at the moment im here...

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Last post by david.stark
Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:10 pm
Warning lamp "Central Warning Lamp" question

Last post by jackois « Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:22 am
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by JohnF » Mon Sep 17, 2018 9:45 pm

The other day I got caught in a torrential downpour. It was so bad I decided to stop to let it pass.

I then noticed the yellow triangle with...

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Last post by jackois
Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:22 am
Crash

Last post by SRGTD « Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:07 pm
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by brainbow » Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:41 pm
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Just thought I’d share! :( AEF0F4C6-58ED-403B-A1E3-DB22FDADB25B.jpeg
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Last post by SRGTD
Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:07 pm
New build finally in transit.

Last post by TElwoody « Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:23 pm
Replies: 21
by TElwoody » Sun Sep 09, 2018 4:29 pm
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Just though I'd share my VW tracker app was updated on the 6th September from Build week conformed to in transit, finally. Good to know they are...
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Last post by TElwoody
Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:23 pm
New GTI + delivery

Last post by monkeyhanger « Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:21 pm
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The dealer told me today that my ordered car is scheduled to be built in week 21, late May. Not sure what the time is after that when I will get it....
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Last post by monkeyhanger
Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:21 pm
18 plate polo with no problems to date!

Last post by monkeyhanger « Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:08 pm
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Just thought I would ask if anyone on here has had an 18 plate Polo with no major problems? It just seems a little depressing that every...
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Last post by monkeyhanger
Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:08 pm
Help Me Mod My Polo R Line!!

Last post by Shappers01 « Mon Sep 17, 2018 12:08 pm
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by BroganThomas(BroganT) » Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:56 pm

I’m New To The Scene And Would Like My Polo To Turn Heads.. Any Help Would Be Appreciated..
Also What Should Be The First Things To Do To It!

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Last post by Shappers01
Mon Sep 17, 2018 12:08 pm
Replaced Starter - Still Grinding noise

Last post by RUM4MO « Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:12 am
Replies: 7
by Hayden1470 » Mon Sep 10, 2018 4:31 pm

Hi,

My starter was making a grinding noise for a while so i replaced it with a spare one i had which i know was 100% working. It worked ok for a day...

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Last post by RUM4MO
Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:12 am
bcm coding remote key stop working

Last post by iichel « Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:52 pm
Replies: 3
by Luigid » Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:00 pm

good evening, I tell you my misadventure these days, using a vcds cable of bad quality and reprogramming the bcm, always gave me coding accepted but...

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Last post by iichel
Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:52 pm
DPF Replacement

Last post by iichel « Sun Sep 16, 2018 3:12 pm
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by S3Steve » Sun Sep 16, 2018 2:31 pm

My partners 1.6 TDI Polo has s rusted and cracked down pipe ( it is the one piece one that has the dpf flexi and then Cat all in one pipe). Has...

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Last post by iichel
Sun Sep 16, 2018 3:12 pm
Problem Car

Last post by kmm249 « Sun Sep 16, 2018 1:04 pm
Replies: 34
by kmm249 » Thu Sep 06, 2018 6:07 pm
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Hi everyone!

I have SE 95 polo in the off white colour with black roof and wing mirrors. I love the colour and how it drives but it’s got many...
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Last post by kmm249
Sun Sep 16, 2018 1:04 pm
Noise from trunk

Last post by albob « Sun Sep 16, 2018 12:49 pm
Replies: 2
by claudiohi » Sat Sep 15, 2018 10:05 pm

Hi guys
I purchased my Polo TSI (Highline), and I noticed a noise coming from the trunk. I tried to check the spacer, triangle but they all look OK....

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Sun Sep 16, 2018 12:49 pm

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