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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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MK3 (86C) / GT / G40 Polo - Years 1990-1994
Chat about your MKIII (86C) inc GT/G40 Polo
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MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Chat about your MKIV (6N) Polo
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Wed May 23, 2018 8:06 pm
MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Chat about your MKV (6N2) Polo
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Fri May 25, 2018 12:31 pm
MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Chat about your MKV (6N2) Polo GTi
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Fri May 25, 2018 4:44 pm
MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Chat about your 9n Polo (inc GT and Fun)
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Fri May 25, 2018 12:32 pm
MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Chat about your facelift 9n3 Polo - Including the 9N3 Polo GTI!
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MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Chat about your 6R/6C model Polos here!
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MK10 (AW) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Chat about your 2018+ AW model Polos here!
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Polo 6R - Useful Part Numbers

Last post by GavinNicholson « Wed May 23, 2018 7:22 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 GavinNicholson
Wed May 23, 2018 7:22 pm
Polo AW Photo Gallery

Last post by alandbess « Mon May 21, 2018 4:51 pm
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by alexperkins » Tue Oct 03, 2017 10:32 am

Post up pics of your AW polo and share them with the forum :D

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Last post by alandbess
Mon May 21, 2018 4:51 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
Polo 6R/6C Photo Gallery

Last post by Games Goblin « Sat May 12, 2018 1:33 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 Games Goblin
Sat May 12, 2018 1:33 pm
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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by mc_iver_9n » Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:51 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
What did you and your Polo do today?

Last post by Dpautobodys « Sat Jan 20, 2018 3:14 pm
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by Willni » Mon Oct 02, 2017 8:24 pm

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 Dpautobodys
Sat Jan 20, 2018 3:14 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
Polo 9N3 GTI Photogallery

Last post by Henri__ « Mon Apr 10, 2017 5:48 am
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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 Henri__
Mon Apr 10, 2017 5:48 am
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
Polo GTi Photogallery

Last post by aa12 « Fri May 15, 2015 12:36 pm
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by neilw » Tue Apr 12, 2005 2:02 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 aa12
Fri May 15, 2015 12:36 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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I made this up for a mate when he went to look at a mk4 polo, thought i'd share it on here 8)

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
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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
GTI and GTI plus owners experiences

Last post by Velodyne1200 « Sat May 26, 2018 9:14 am
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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 Velodyne1200
Sat May 26, 2018 9:14 am
White Mk 6 GTI Poole

Last post by brainbow « Sat May 26, 2018 6:46 am
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by mike sel » Fri May 25, 2018 3:37 pm

Hu guys

I was at the dealer in Poole today to get the paperwork sourted for my SEL Polo and in the showroom just delivered yesterday is a base spec...

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Last post by brainbow
Sat May 26, 2018 6:46 am
New GTI + delivery

Last post by johnpolo2 « Sat May 26, 2018 6:23 am
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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 johnpolo2
Sat May 26, 2018 6:23 am
Upgrading mk8 basic polo S to hands free via stereo head unit

Last post by iichel « Fri May 25, 2018 10:46 pm
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by dapper » Fri May 25, 2018 10:17 pm

Hi, I'm a new member so please excuse my steep learning curve with regard to polo questions.

My daughter has an early MK8 2014 basic spec Polo S...

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Last post by iichel
Fri May 25, 2018 10:46 pm
Dashpad choices

Last post by Leif « Fri May 25, 2018 9:39 pm
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by monkeyhanger » Wed May 16, 2018 12:51 pm

Hi all, After jumping on an order in the system for a Polo GTI+ that is a few weeks away from being built, I realised yesterday that I didn't know...

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Last post by Leif
Fri May 25, 2018 9:39 pm
Baz's build thread

Last post by bazza88 « Fri May 25, 2018 4:44 pm
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by Bazzad88 » Mon May 21, 2018 4:48 pm

Hi everyone, I'm Baz. I'm gonna start a little build thread on here and try and keep it up to date, hopefully it will get a few people interacting. I...

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Last post by bazza88
Fri May 25, 2018 4:44 pm
Nankang tyres? Hmmm

Last post by Bazzad88 « Fri May 25, 2018 4:42 pm

by Bazzad88 » Fri May 25, 2018 4:42 pm

Hi, has anyone used nankang ns2 or ns20 tyres? They're cheap and I wanted a 185 tyre really, I've heard horror stories about them tho. Thanks

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Last post by Bazzad88
Fri May 25, 2018 4:42 pm
New Polo GTI on order

Last post by loadswine « Fri May 25, 2018 2:11 pm
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by pologtikid » Tue May 01, 2018 7:34 pm

Well just placed my order today Standard GTI in red......just one issue i have a 42 week wait.

:( :D :D :D

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Last post by loadswine
Fri May 25, 2018 2:11 pm
Greek tdi bluemotion

Last post by ciclo « Fri May 25, 2018 1:52 pm
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Hello, I am John from Greece, my English is not so good..
I bought the polo before two weeks, it's my second all day car. I have an scirocco R36t too...
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Last post by ciclo
Fri May 25, 2018 1:52 pm
Aftermarket radio installation.

Last post by alexperkins « Fri May 25, 2018 12:35 pm
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by RogerStringpiece » Thu May 24, 2018 4:16 pm

I've bought an aftermarket radio for my 2008 Polo and I just can't get any power to the unit. I've bought the quad iso adapter which connects to the...

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Last post by alexperkins
Fri May 25, 2018 12:35 pm
Mystery component on Cylinder head.

Last post by alexperkins « Fri May 25, 2018 12:32 pm
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by Aybesea » Tue May 22, 2018 10:21 am

Ran the engine today 1.2 3 cylinder,and i have a sound which is like lots of small ball bearings,coming from the rrear of the cylinder head on the...

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Last post by alexperkins
Fri May 25, 2018 12:32 pm
Sump capacity

Last post by alexperkins « Fri May 25, 2018 12:31 pm
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by rock.throb » Thu May 24, 2018 6:41 pm

Hi guys, simple question (i hope)
Need to do an oil change on my 1.4 s (75bhp), anyone know the best grade of oil to use, some places say synthetic,...

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Last post by alexperkins
Fri May 25, 2018 12:31 pm
New Polo SEL 115 hp DSG

Last post by monkeyhanger « Fri May 25, 2018 8:22 am
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by silverhairs » Thu May 24, 2018 10:52 am

Yesterday just ordered a new Polo SEL 115hp with DSG box. I picked the Energetic metallic orange with the following extras.
Electric folding mirrors...

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Last post by monkeyhanger
Fri May 25, 2018 8:22 am
What MPG are owners getting in the real world?

Last post by Leif « Fri May 25, 2018 8:08 am
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by Teras_UK » Sun Apr 15, 2018 11:54 am
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Hey people. As a few people now have their cars I was wondering what sort of mpg you are getting on the road?

If you could post engine size and...
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Last post by Leif
Fri May 25, 2018 8:08 am
ciclo's Polo. R-line 1.2 TSI 90hp 119gr.

Last post by peter_dk25 « Fri May 25, 2018 5:40 am
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Regards to all forum users.
Fernando is the name with which I am registered somewhere, very happy with it.
I was born on Planet Earth , a very small...
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Last post by peter_dk25
Fri May 25, 2018 5:40 am
New Polo SE 1.0 TSI 95ps 5 door DSG

Last post by stevereeves « Fri May 25, 2018 1:37 am
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by MasterRich » Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:23 pm
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Hey guys so I cancelled my Seat Ibiza order and luckily I found the only DSG Polo in the colour I love in the UK! Going to pick it up this Saturday,...
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Last post by stevereeves
Fri May 25, 2018 1:37 am
Sills for 9n 3dr 2004

Last post by jhcc07 « Thu May 24, 2018 10:32 pm
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by jhcc07 » Wed May 23, 2018 9:15 am

I’m struggling to get hold of new sills from local car part suppliers (c**t), anyone any idea of where I could get some and the rough price....

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Last post by jhcc07
Thu May 24, 2018 10:32 pm
Voice control on the steering wheel

Last post by DACA « Thu May 24, 2018 9:11 pm
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by DACA » Fri May 11, 2018 10:17 am

Can anyone tell me if there are any components needed to active the voice control button on the steering wheel as well as turning the function on....

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Last post by DACA
Thu May 24, 2018 9:11 pm
Chrome Exhaust tips for blue GT

Last post by Mickgt6r « Thu May 24, 2018 7:18 pm
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by Norbreck21a » Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:50 pm
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Hi all, anyone know what the tailpipe diameters are for the Blue GT so that I can get some tips on order for when the car arrives. On my Rocco, I...
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Last post by Mickgt6r
Thu May 24, 2018 7:18 pm
Android Auto Google Maps and Velociraptor query

Last post by Cadwest « Thu May 24, 2018 6:24 pm
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by JohnF » Thu May 24, 2018 3:37 pm

I have a query regarding using Android Auto with Google Maps, and specifically getting speed limit indications on my Polo creen.

Google Maps does...

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Last post by Cadwest
Thu May 24, 2018 6:24 pm
Genaral queries on my new Polo

Last post by JohnF « Thu May 24, 2018 6:02 pm
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by JohnF » Thu May 24, 2018 3:24 pm

Hi All,
As a newbie I've been struggling with figuring out eactly what spec I've got on my new SE 95 (standard spec + parking sensors). After...

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Last post by JohnF
Thu May 24, 2018 6:02 pm
UPGRADING BCM 6R

Last post by govindsharma « Thu May 24, 2018 4:25 pm
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Dear Ciclo I had open new topic as per your instruction.Now Kindly help me for following retrofits.

1. BCM to MAX ( 7E0 937 090 )
2. I want to...
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Last post by govindsharma
Thu May 24, 2018 4:25 pm
rear suspension coilspring lower bush - should there be one?

Last post by RUM4MO « Thu May 24, 2018 4:06 pm
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by veteran » Thu May 24, 2018 11:01 am

Can anyone here with access to published VW workshop procedures tell me if, on the Polo 6C, there exists on the rear suspension a rubber bush -...

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Last post by RUM4MO
Thu May 24, 2018 4:06 pm
Car Kinda Lunges

Last post by Ricmondo « Thu May 24, 2018 11:39 am
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by gaza1994 » Tue May 22, 2018 10:29 am

So, this is a bit of a weird one for me.

I've noticed for a while when I'm in any gear around 1000-2500 rpm (going up a hill, or in a high gear) and...

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Thu May 24, 2018 11:39 am

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