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Chat about your 2018+ AW/BZ model Polos here!
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Polo 6R/6C Photo Gallery

Last post by Knightroturbo « Mon Oct 07, 2024 8:15 pm
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by LoveTheVAG » Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:34 am
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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
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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Thu Aug 29, 2024 1:36 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
Fuse overview VW Polo 6R and 6C

Last post by iichel « Sat May 18, 2024 8:29 pm
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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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Last post by iichel
Sat May 18, 2024 8:29 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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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 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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by polo2k » Sat Jun 21, 2003 6:36 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 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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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
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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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
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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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
coolant level, does it need a top up ?

Last post by SRGTD « Fri Oct 11, 2024 7:28 pm
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by LEEA123 » Fri Oct 11, 2024 5:52 pm

Hi all, i have just done a little inspection on my levels and i think the coolant may need a little top up , I was finding it hard to see the max...

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Last post by SRGTD
Fri Oct 11, 2024 7:28 pm
Should I get my DSG serviced early?

Last post by SRGTD « Fri Oct 11, 2024 3:40 pm
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by funkyg » Fri Oct 11, 2024 3:22 pm

Another post on here reminded me about DSG servicing.
I have a 2020 Polo GTI+ with 20,000 miles on it. I know the regular service schedule for the...

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Last post by SRGTD
Fri Oct 11, 2024 3:40 pm
Dashboard swap! Seat Toledo Instrument Cluster on Cross Polo 6R

Last post by MrCollayder « Fri Oct 11, 2024 3:09 pm
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Hi guys,

I want to share my experience in upgrading Midline to MFA+ Instrument Cluster.

It's not a secret that GTI IC really difficult to find....
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Last post by MrCollayder
Fri Oct 11, 2024 3:09 pm
PQ25 R242 3Q0980654P (UP!, etc)

Last post by MrCollayder « Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:39 pm
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by ciclo » Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:13 pm
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R242 Front camera for driver assist systems. Lane Assist.

54, 57 b. :)

9, 49 a.

Address A5: Frt Sens. Drv. Assist (R242) Labels:|...
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Last post by MrCollayder
Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:39 pm
2019 polo gti strange chirping noise

Last post by adriancs100 « Fri Oct 11, 2024 11:11 am

by adriancs100 » Fri Oct 11, 2024 11:11 am

I have a strange chirping/whistling noise on my 2019 polo gti . It starts when car is under load and accelerating between about 18mph and 30mph....

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Last post by adriancs100
Fri Oct 11, 2024 11:11 am
Whistle noise above 2000RPM

Last post by adriancs100 « Fri Oct 11, 2024 11:04 am
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by Nivaze95 » Tue Aug 06, 2024 7:53 pm

My Polo 1.0 TSI is making a constant whistle noise above 2000RPM. It’s a constant whistle noise that’s there both at constant speed as when revving...

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Last post by adriancs100
Fri Oct 11, 2024 11:04 am
I’m no longer a VW owner! 😮

Last post by SRGTD « Thu Oct 10, 2024 10:08 pm
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by SRGTD » Mon Sep 16, 2024 1:50 pm
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As per title; I’m no longer a VW owner!

So today marked a milestone for me and VW ownership. I said goodbye to my Polo GTI+ after four years and...
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Last post by SRGTD
Thu Oct 10, 2024 10:08 pm
Infotainment system

Last post by sublimagic « Thu Oct 10, 2024 8:49 pm
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by sublimagic » Thu Oct 10, 2024 5:53 pm

Can anyone help me please, my 2018 SE polo was broken into and the infotainment system stolen, can anyone please tell me what the part number is for...

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Last post by sublimagic
Thu Oct 10, 2024 8:49 pm
New edition 25 polo gti

Last post by JAM35D « Thu Oct 10, 2024 4:10 pm
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Thought I’d share this cool Bz gen polo GTi edition 25 has some nice looking seats and other bits to 8) Let us know what you all think?
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Last post by JAM35D
Thu Oct 10, 2024 4:10 pm
CAT light and glow plugs

Last post by Macsprocket1947 « Thu Oct 10, 2024 4:01 pm

by Macsprocket1947 » Thu Oct 10, 2024 4:01 pm

My 1.6 TDI had no warning lights showing when I first bought it a few months ago. 2 of the glow plugs were open circuit so I replaced all 4 which was...

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Last post by Macsprocket1947
Thu Oct 10, 2024 4:01 pm
Fitting LED headlights

Last post by Macsprocket1947 « Thu Oct 10, 2024 3:41 pm

by Macsprocket1947 » Thu Oct 10, 2024 3:41 pm

Hello I am new to this forum. I have a 2011 LHD 6R 1.6 TDI with CAYC engine first registered in France but now in Greece where I am at present. There...

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Last post by Macsprocket1947
Thu Oct 10, 2024 3:41 pm
P1564 error code

Last post by scotspie501 « Thu Oct 10, 2024 2:23 pm

by scotspie501 » Thu Oct 10, 2024 2:23 pm

Hi All

I have a P1564 and P1542 and P1171 P1579 P1564 and P1542 error codes

is this a battery fault

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Last post by scotspie501
Thu Oct 10, 2024 2:23 pm
2013 Polo S 60 Central locking kit

Last post by Jaywii94 « Wed Oct 09, 2024 9:53 pm

by Jaywii94 » Wed Oct 09, 2024 9:53 pm

Hello

I love my car had it a few years, my only issue is no remote central locking. It has central locking by key but not remote.

I would love to...

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Last post by Jaywii94
Wed Oct 09, 2024 9:53 pm
Master electric window switch removal

Last post by johnparker « Wed Oct 09, 2024 8:45 pm

by johnparker » Wed Oct 09, 2024 8:45 pm

Hi all
I was wondering if anyone knows if i can remove the master electric window switch cluster without removing the door card. I need to replace...

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Last post by johnparker
Wed Oct 09, 2024 8:45 pm
Polo 6R 1.2 GT Tsi RHD

Last post by ciclo « Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:37 pm
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by sshakthi123 » Wed Feb 02, 2022 10:01 am
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Dear All,

I have added one more car in my garage in 2022 - Polo 6R 1.2 GT Tsi Dsg
It is completely stock car until this point with a small numbers...
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Last post by ciclo
Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:37 pm
Benzinkopf's 2012 VW POLO 6R MK5 1.2TSI 105HP DSG

Last post by ciclo « Wed Oct 09, 2024 1:11 pm
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I'm opening this topic to share what I've done with my ride since Feb 2012. In the meantime, i would like to get more input from all of...
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Last post by ciclo
Wed Oct 09, 2024 1:11 pm
GTI Won’t Go Into 6th Gear (Sometimes)

Last post by JS92 « Wed Oct 09, 2024 11:57 am
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by JS92 » Tue Oct 08, 2024 9:04 pm

Hi folks, this has happened a few times now where I’m driving on a dual carriage way or motorway where speed limit is 70 and my polo GTI won’t go...

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Last post by JS92
Wed Oct 09, 2024 11:57 am
Any one ordered the new facelift GTI?

Last post by SRGTD « Tue Oct 08, 2024 11:55 pm
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We were going to get a new A1 40 TFSI Competition to replace my wife's GTI. But amazingly that car can't have adaptive cruise fitted (though all...
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Last post by SRGTD
Tue Oct 08, 2024 11:55 pm
Software 0883

Last post by PO10ASH « Tue Oct 08, 2024 8:03 pm
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by aplatt » Fri Oct 04, 2024 1:21 pm

My 2021 Polo firmware updated to 0883 today. Anyone know what improvements it brings?

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Last post by PO10ASH
Tue Oct 08, 2024 8:03 pm
Giannis20vt's Polo 6c 1.0MPI

Last post by ciclo « Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:11 pm
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Hello everyone.
My name is Giannis, i live in Greece and one of my hobbies is cars.
Recently i bought a Polo for my wife. I love it and i would...
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Last post by ciclo
Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:11 pm
Please tell me if the mechanic has make a mistaken replacing my ball joints

Last post by RUM4MO « Sun Oct 06, 2024 10:06 pm
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by Tinman » Sat Sep 28, 2024 3:57 am
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Last post by RUM4MO
Sun Oct 06, 2024 10:06 pm
Fume smell coming out of air vents

Last post by RUM4MO « Sun Oct 06, 2024 10:25 am
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by Micpwelsh » Sat Oct 05, 2024 8:46 pm

Hi I just had my 2011 VW Polo in the garage for a service and MOT . Since I got it back I can smell fumes coming out of the air vents but only when...

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