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Fuse overview VW Polo 6R and 6C

Last post by iichel « Tue Feb 18, 2025 11:32 am
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by iichel » Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:51 am
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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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Tue Feb 18, 2025 11:32 am
What did you and your Polo do today?

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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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Wed Oct 16, 2024 12:31 pm
Polo 6R/6C Photo Gallery

Last post by Knightroturbo « Mon Oct 07, 2024 8:15 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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Mon Oct 07, 2024 8:15 pm
Polo AW Photo Gallery

Last post by Ping « Wed Aug 07, 2024 12:31 pm
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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 Ping
Wed Aug 07, 2024 12:31 pm
Polo (AW) Workshop Repair Manual.

Last post by ryk « Mon Jul 22, 2024 5:41 pm
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by ho8882000 » Mon Aug 31, 2020 11:59 am
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Hello,

I came across this website where they provide the full workshop repair manual for VW Polo (AW).

Link:
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Last post by ryk
Mon Jul 22, 2024 5:41 pm
Polo 6R - Useful Part Numbers

Last post by CNK « Mon Jun 17, 2024 9:39 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 CNK
Mon Jun 17, 2024 9:39 pm
Mk3 Polo picture post

Last post by 86cTom « Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:41 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 86cTom
Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:41 pm
Commonly Used Part Numbers!

Last post by mannerboy « Wed Feb 16, 2022 1:42 pm
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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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Last post by mannerboy
Wed Feb 16, 2022 1:42 pm
MK5 Polo Picture Thread

Last post by BecauseVolkswagen « Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:49 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 BecauseVolkswagen
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:49 pm
The Polo 9n Photogallery

Last post by polo02 « Sun Nov 07, 2021 5:31 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 polo02
Sun Nov 07, 2021 5:31 pm
Headlight upgrade

Last post by alexperkins « Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:59 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 alexperkins
Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:59 pm
THE Polo GTi Gearbox Thread

Last post by siawacsh « Sat Aug 28, 2021 12:28 am
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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 siawacsh
Sat Aug 28, 2021 12:28 am
9n3 Parts Thread

Last post by Hann_MK « Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:32 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 Hann_MK
Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:32 pm
Fuses - Polo 9N

Last post by CarbonChaos « Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:11 pm
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by iichel » Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:53 am

Here are the fuses for the Polo 9N (up to 2005).

Whether they apply to the Polo 9N3, I'm not sure. WIll update this as soon as I researched this...

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Last post by CarbonChaos
Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:11 pm
Known/common faults

Last post by Callowaybetha13 « Fri Nov 01, 2019 9:30 am
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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 Callowaybetha13
Fri Nov 01, 2019 9:30 am
The Guide to shorter drop links

Last post by Liam645 « Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:26 am
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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 Liam645
Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:26 am
Polo GTi Photogallery

Last post by willc1000 « Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:19 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 willc1000
Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:19 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
Polo GTi - FAQ - Common Modifications and Advice

Last post by themikyri « Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:43 am
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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
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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Polo 1999-02

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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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
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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by Josh_PoloGTi » Sun Sep 28, 2003 1:42 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

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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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
Dash removal guide ?

Last post by Aaron75 « Sun Mar 16, 2025 11:21 pm

by Aaron75 » Sun Mar 16, 2025 11:21 pm

Can Anyone point me to a vid tutorial or How to Guide ?

2018 Polo SE

Thanks in advance

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Last post by Aaron75
Sun Mar 16, 2025 11:21 pm
Door wiring

Last post by slowpoloauto « Sun Mar 16, 2025 9:45 pm

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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Last post by slowpoloauto
Sun Mar 16, 2025 9:45 pm
Pls help, does anyone know what this box is for?

Last post by iichel « Sun Mar 16, 2025 1:47 pm
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by Abi08 » Sun Mar 16, 2025 11:05 am

Hi,

I have VW polo 6r 2009 (59 plate) - SEL 85 Semi-Auto. There is like an electric shorting kind of noise coming from under the windshield cowl. It...

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Last post by iichel
Sun Mar 16, 2025 1:47 pm
1997 1.4 Petrol auto

Last post by N1G3L « Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:26 pm

by N1G3L » Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:26 pm

Hi to all!

A friend is selling her 1997 Polo with a staggeringly low 25k on the clock!

It will be listed on eBay soon.

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Last post by N1G3L
Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:26 pm
Anyone know why my speakers don't sound right?

Last post by Aquavalver « Fri Mar 14, 2025 4:05 pm
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by __________________zb » Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:22 pm

I have a 2011 polo SEL, with front and rear speakers, all of which have been upgraded.

For some reason, the rear speakers sound like they have some...

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Last post by Aquavalver
Fri Mar 14, 2025 4:05 pm
Has anyone fitted a heated steering wheel yet

Last post by Aquavalver « Fri Mar 14, 2025 3:39 pm
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by Aquavalver » Thu Mar 13, 2025 2:02 pm

So I have a 6C style carbon fibre steering wheel which is a bit cold in the cold winter. Have found one that looks the same as mine, but also has the...

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Last post by Aquavalver
Fri Mar 14, 2025 3:39 pm
Force an OPF regen

Last post by SRGTD « Fri Mar 14, 2025 6:52 am
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by fletch555 » Fri Mar 07, 2025 1:34 pm

Hey
Is there any way to force an OPF/GPF regen using ODB11?

I don't understand how it decides to do a regen. Last weekend I did 2, 2hr drives...

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Last post by SRGTD
Fri Mar 14, 2025 6:52 am
Location of Blend air flap!

Last post by Maarten « Wed Mar 12, 2025 5:59 pm
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by Konc13 » Tue Mar 11, 2025 3:01 pm

Hello, anyone knows where I can locate the blend air flap in the Polo 9n 2003? I want to replace it and I don’t know where it’s located!

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Last post by Maarten
Wed Mar 12, 2025 5:59 pm
Mirror seal

Last post by Nora « Wed Mar 12, 2025 8:35 am
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by Nora » Tue Mar 11, 2025 9:10 pm

Has anyone else had an issue with the rubber seal on the mirror arm of a 2023> BZ GTi? As the seal on the offside arm where it runs under the folding...

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Last post by Nora
Wed Mar 12, 2025 8:35 am
2016 POLO 6c Window switches

Last post by ciclo « Wed Mar 12, 2025 2:18 am
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by k31208 » Wed Feb 26, 2025 9:03 am
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MY polo is 2016 6c
There are only 2 window switches that control front seat (L & R)
I want to add the rear seat switch (L & R)...
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Last post by ciclo
Wed Mar 12, 2025 2:18 am
Changing the radio and central locking

Last post by Wm2006 « Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:34 pm

by Wm2006 » Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:34 pm

Evening all I have a vw polo 9n3 2007 model that i would like to do something strange to

I currently have the rcd200 fitted but I would like to...

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Last post by Wm2006
Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:34 pm
Will this body kit fit?

Last post by Wrong4162 « Mon Mar 10, 2025 2:31 pm

by Wrong4162 » Mon Mar 10, 2025 2:31 pm

Hi there, I drive a 2015 polo 1.0 SE 3dr and I saw this body kit ( ) and was wondering with the GTX side skirts would it fit on my 6c polo and if not...

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Last post by Wrong4162
Mon Mar 10, 2025 2:31 pm
GTi engine knocking noise

Last post by FlynnByrne « Mon Mar 10, 2025 12:59 pm
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by slicendice » Tue Feb 11, 2025 9:27 am

My g/f's 65 plate VW Polo GTi (manual, petrol, 58.5k miles) has recently started making a tapping/knocking noise from the engine. It's not a really...

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Last post by FlynnByrne
Mon Mar 10, 2025 12:59 pm
Does anyone ever see any 2nd hand front parking sensor buttons for sale (6RU-927-122-WHS)?

Last post by Aquavalver « Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:57 am
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by Aquavalver » Wed Feb 19, 2025 6:45 pm

Does anyone ever see any 2nd hand front parking sensor buttons for sale (6RU-927-122-WHS)? I recently bought a new one from VW and like some new...

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Last post by Aquavalver
Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:57 am
Folding Mirrors Polo 6R BlueGT

Last post by ciclo « Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:36 am
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by om1t_ » Wed Dec 25, 2024 3:01 pm
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Since this is my first post, let me introduce myself. I am Timo, live in the Netherlands and since dec 2023 i own a beautiful 2014...
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Last post by ciclo
Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:36 am
Does anyone know if all front seat base frames are the same?

Last post by iichel « Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:13 am
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by Aquavalver » Fri Mar 07, 2025 11:59 am

So while my VXR Recaro seats are at the trimmers for some upgrades, I refitted my 3-door optional extra heated black alcantara seats, but found that...

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Last post by iichel
Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:13 am
1.9 TDi anyone want to chat I'm not able to do repairs poor health so would hate to just scrap it.

Last post by RUM4MO « Sun Mar 09, 2025 10:36 pm
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by Caty2002 » Tue Feb 11, 2025 11:23 am

Hi just love this car but I'm older, female and no real mechanical knowledge bar basics.

I live in Devon and the MOT is up on end march. Was going...

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Last post by RUM4MO
Sun Mar 09, 2025 10:36 pm
Genuine Wireless Charger RetroFitted

Last post by MarkyP « Sun Mar 09, 2025 4:06 pm
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by Scotty_boy vw » Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:06 pm
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So much better that having that bloody cable everywhere!!!

Scott
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Last post by MarkyP
Sun Mar 09, 2025 4:06 pm
Does a genuine VW Polo 6C radio trim such as this exist?

Last post by Aquavalver « Sun Mar 09, 2025 10:16 am
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by Aquavalver » Fri Mar 07, 2025 6:50 pm

Hi! So I'm planning on changing my dash buttons and air vents etc to 6C style mainly as I can't find a used 6R front parking sensor button (as the...

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Last post by Aquavalver
Sun Mar 09, 2025 10:16 am
Polo central locking fault/boot not opening

Last post by lloydy123 « Sat Mar 08, 2025 10:51 pm

by lloydy123 » Sat Mar 08, 2025 10:51 pm

Hello all, I am here enquiring about my partners 2009 polo.

The car has had a central locking fault which we ain’t too bothered about, but we could...

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Last post by lloydy123
Sat Mar 08, 2025 10:51 pm
Tyre pressures for 22 plate Gti

Last post by MikeDO « Fri Mar 07, 2025 6:32 pm
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by MikeDO » Fri Mar 07, 2025 5:06 pm

I know that this topic has been done to death on the forum and I've read through quite a few of the posts. But I thought that I would just tell my...

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Last post by MikeDO
Fri Mar 07, 2025 6:32 pm
Steering rack upgrade from PR-1N2 to PR-1N4

Last post by Jay-Jay « Fri Mar 07, 2025 4:26 pm
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by Jay-Jay » Fri Nov 10, 2023 11:30 am
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my steering rack has gained a considerable play and I want to take advantage of the situation to make another upgrade by replacing...
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Fri Mar 07, 2025 4:26 pm

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