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GTI International 2017 - Be on the club stand!

Last post by Wolfi « Tue May 09, 2017 4:49 pm
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by Wolfi » Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:36 pm

Hi all,

Once again, we have registered a UKPOLOS.NET club stand at GTI International. A big change for the show this year as it is moving to...

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Polo 6R - Useful Part Numbers

Last post by ag69 « Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:42 pm
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by alexperkins » Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:19 am
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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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Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:42 pm
Polo 6R/6C Photo Gallery

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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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Sun Jun 04, 2017 7:50 pm
Are You Using Oil?

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by Edi30 » Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:35 pm
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Checked my oil level yesterday and it was at the bottom of the dipstick and I have only done 1600 miles :shock: Rang my dealer and they want to see...
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Last post by Stobo91
Mon Mar 13, 2017 12:11 pm
6R GTI 1.4 Oil Usage Poll

Last post by alexperkins « Fri Dec 16, 2016 9:17 pm
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by daveb73 » Wed May 06, 2015 10:24 am
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OK, so I know there's a long thread regarding the oil consumption issues on the GTI 1.4 but I'm interested to see how much oil your car is actually...
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Fri Dec 16, 2016 9:17 pm
Pave´s 2011 Polo 6R 1.2TSI 105HP Highline DSG

Last post by Pave « Sat Jun 24, 2017 4:35 pm
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by Pave » Mon May 01, 2017 5:30 pm
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So hello mates!

I open topic for my car as showing it to you and to get more info and help about future mods and so on.

Car is 2011 model 1.2TSI...
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Last post by Pave
Sat Jun 24, 2017 4:35 pm
Brake pads

Last post by iichel « Sat Jun 24, 2017 2:31 pm
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by Vasey » Sat Jun 24, 2017 1:33 pm

Hi everyone the pads on my polo need changing just phoned my local vw parts department they are wanting £78 for a set of front pads,which I find a...

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Last post by iichel
Sat Jun 24, 2017 2:31 pm
Retrofitting of Auto leveling headlight system (AFS) for Polo 6R

Last post by Pave « Sat Jun 24, 2017 12:38 pm
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by iichel » Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:38 am
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In many countries, auto-leveling of high-brightness lights over 2000 lumens is obligatory.
Personally I think it is a very good thing to do too....
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Last post by Pave
Sat Jun 24, 2017 12:38 pm
Clock spring / slip ring continuity queries

Last post by Polo6R_flashred « Sat Jun 24, 2017 9:58 am
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by Polo6R_flashred » Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:18 am

My Polo 6R has a check light for airbag related fault so had the signal stalks/slip ring assembly taken down to test the slip ring continuity.

From...

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Last post by Polo6R_flashred
Sat Jun 24, 2017 9:58 am
2018 Polo NEW SHAPE

Last post by JoeMarano « Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:56 pm
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by Willni » Fri Jun 16, 2017 8:44 pm
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Came across this on my interweb automotive travels

I think I'd buy one if I didn't want a bigger car
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Last post by JoeMarano
Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:56 pm
Polo 6r Blue GT DRL Daytime running lights

Last post by Bevii3 « Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:27 pm
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by BlueGT11 » Sun Jun 18, 2017 7:23 pm

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone can help with an issue i've been having finding compatible DRL bulbs for my Polo Blue GT (6R 2013).

I've...

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Last post by Bevii3
Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:27 pm
I drive, film and review the facelift 2017 Golf GTI and R!

Last post by skipster « Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:12 pm
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by JoeMarano » Fri Jun 16, 2017 9:21 am

Thanks to Bury St Edmunds Volkswagen for allowing these videos to be possible.

I hope you all enjoy the videos. They should be pretty relevant as...

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Last post by skipster
Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:12 pm
Upgrade to BCM Max with RLS and auto headlight (Dual beam H7)

Last post by antardaksh04 « Fri Jun 23, 2017 8:28 pm
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by antardaksh04 » Thu Mar 30, 2017 9:36 pm
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Hi Fernando,

I have following car and need your help in wiring BCM Max and Auto headlight switch.

Vento TSI 2015 comfortline DSG

I am trying...
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Last post by antardaksh04
Fri Jun 23, 2017 8:28 pm
Benzinkopf's 2012 VW POLO 6R MK5 1.2TSI 105HP DSG

Last post by ciclo « Fri Jun 23, 2017 7:41 pm
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by benzinkopf » Wed Oct 26, 2016 7:44 am
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Hi everyone
I'm opening this topic to share what I've done with my ride which is already 5 years now. In the meantime, i would like to get more input...
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Last post by ciclo
Fri Jun 23, 2017 7:41 pm
VCDS Alternatives?

Last post by Willni « Fri Jun 23, 2017 3:05 pm
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by wolfie » Mon May 22, 2017 6:27 pm
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Now as much as I'd like to treat myself to VCDS, I can't really justify spending £220+ on something that may get used once in a blue moon. What, if...
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Last post by Willni
Fri Jun 23, 2017 3:05 pm
6c Polo GTI loud ticking

Last post by SRGTD « Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:58 pm
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by helloimjammie » Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:04 am

Hi all

Looking for help on an issue I noticed today.

Now I know the nature of a tsi engine does make it quite ticky on idle but today I noticed a...

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Last post by SRGTD
Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:58 pm
2016 Polo GTI oil

Last post by joe6 « Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:54 am
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by Mrjaffa » Mon Jun 19, 2017 1:43 pm

Numerous oil threads but there's a lot of reading so thought I'd start a new one. Simple question.

Does my oil need changing after 9 months? 5500...

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Last post by joe6
Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:54 am
Car net

Last post by sbarker555uk « Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:28 pm
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by sbarker555uk » Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:03 pm

Anyone have any issues registering on the portal? I have account but it won't recognize my vin? Only got car last Friday wondered if something not...

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Last post by sbarker555uk
Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:28 pm
New R-line, looking for my first mod

Last post by Ash6R « Thu Jun 22, 2017 9:39 pm
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by Nirline6R » Thu Jun 22, 2017 2:12 pm

Hello,

I just got my new Polo exclussive, R-line from the dealeship. The car looks amazing, but i really dont like the grill designs... I wondered...

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Last post by Ash6R
Thu Jun 22, 2017 9:39 pm
Upgrade H7 Headlights to BiXenons in Polo GT TSi

Last post by graaja « Thu Jun 22, 2017 3:17 pm
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Hi,

I am from India and I have a 2015 manufactured Polo GT TSi. The car came with H7 halogen headlights. I would like to upgrade to OEM Bi Xenons...
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Last post by graaja
Thu Jun 22, 2017 3:17 pm
Electric Cooling Fan

Last post by derkie54 « Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:12 pm
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by derkie54 » Wed Jun 21, 2017 6:30 am

Do Volkswagen engines run at higher temperatures ?

Whenever I'm in a car park (especially in this hot weather) you hear the cars coming in with the...

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Last post by derkie54
Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:12 pm
Alloys scuffed

Last post by SRGTD « Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:44 am
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by Mrjaffa » Mon Jun 19, 2017 1:45 pm

I'm usually so so careful.

Have a 2016 Polo GTI.

Twice in three days I kerb'd it. Gutted. Nasty scuffs on front left and back left.

Had a quote...

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Last post by SRGTD
Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:44 am
Blue GT servicing question.

Last post by Ricmondo « Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:25 pm
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by ashtons99 » Sun Jun 18, 2017 10:03 pm

The GT is 2 and half years old and on 21,000 miles. The oil change due 800 miles has come on. What service can I expect to pay for based on the age...

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Last post by Ricmondo
Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:25 pm
ciclo's Polo. R-line 1.2 TSI 90hp 119gr.

Last post by ciclo « Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:48 am
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Regards to all forum users from Spain.
I registered to share information and experiences about the POLO 6R.

If you have time, you have enough time...
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Last post by ciclo
Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:48 am
retrofitting kessy to the Polo 6R

Last post by ciclo « Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:32 am
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by iichel » Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:51 pm
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so, to avoid off-topic in ciclo's Polo thread, i'll do it here.

Objective:
To retrofit Kessy to the Polo 6R
Kessy is the keyless entry and start...
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Last post by ciclo
Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:32 am
DSG Oil Change

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Jun 18, 2017 1:13 am
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by PoloBlueGT » Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:00 am

Morning all,
Just had VW on the phone regarding a DSG oil change. They have said the following:
1) The oil needs changing at 40k miles. My Blue GT...

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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Jun 18, 2017 1:13 am
Black 6R Progression Thread (pic heavy)

Last post by D7VXD « Sat Jun 17, 2017 10:01 pm
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by D7VXD » Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:45 am
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I Enjoy reading other build/progression threads so thought i'd make my own one.

Costs so far: Car £5500 ,
Steering wheel cover £40 ,
GTI grill...
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Last post by D7VXD
Sat Jun 17, 2017 10:01 pm
New GTI

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Hello there, just signed up to forum today.
I currently own a 2012 Fiesta Zetec S, im looking to swap to a new car around June/July. I fancy...
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Last post by Andy4791
Sat Jun 17, 2017 11:22 am
Remus Valved Exhaust Polo GTi 6C

Last post by Willni « Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:23 am
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by Shamby_6c » Fri Aug 12, 2016 1:09 pm
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Hi,

Just wanted to show people My Catback Valved Remus Exhaust system.
I went for the Non-resonated centre section.

Fitting was perfect and the...
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Last post by Willni
Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:23 am
2015 Polo GTI Dash Cam installation Hard Wire

Last post by Bigtam « Fri Jun 16, 2017 12:38 pm
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by yorkshire devil » Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:58 pm

I just wondered if anyone had information on which spare fuse slot use to hard wire the dash cam kit into 2015 Polo GTI Polo?

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Last post by Bigtam
Fri Jun 16, 2017 12:38 pm
Introducing my Lightning McQueen LM95

Last post by ag69 « Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:26 am
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by ag69 » Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:07 am

Hi there Friends,

On occasion of Disney Pixar Cars3 release today, let me all introduce you all to my Lightning McQueen

I have been follower of...

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Last post by ag69
Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:26 am
Gti 6R side skirt removal

Last post by Stuy « Thu Jun 15, 2017 1:12 am
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by Stuy » Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:08 am

What's involved in renting the side skirts on a 2011 Gti 6R? I am getting some quotes to have the plastics painted gloss black and would like to...

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Last post by Stuy
Thu Jun 15, 2017 1:12 am
polo gti coolant level

Last post by rm55mcc « Wed Jun 14, 2017 11:25 pm
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by john_m » Wed Jun 14, 2017 12:13 pm

is any one elses gti coolent level dropping? i have had to top mine up about four times since ive had the car as its dropped below the minimum level

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Last post by rm55mcc
Wed Jun 14, 2017 11:25 pm
Scirocco seats in a polo 6r?

Last post by D7VXD « Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:56 pm
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by mattykenny27 » Thu Jun 01, 2017 10:52 pm

Does anybody know if scirocco seats will fit into a polo 6r 2012? And is there much work required?

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Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:56 pm
Siri over Bluetooth

Last post by Oli3000 « Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:15 pm
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by NerdyDeveloper » Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:35 am

Hi Everyone,

I just took delivery of my White GTI about a week ago and so far I'm really loving it, however there's just one thing which is...

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Last post by Oli3000
Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:15 pm
Help!! Alloy style and colour..

Last post by Phantom1 « Wed Jun 14, 2017 5:44 pm

by Phantom1 » Wed Jun 14, 2017 5:44 pm

Newbie but long time fan
Been pondering so long on this matter and thought il bring it to the fellow polo fan's attention.
recently passed in...

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Wed Jun 14, 2017 5:44 pm
Help finding part!

Last post by lincspoacher « Wed Jun 14, 2017 5:00 pm
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by lincspoacher » Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:57 pm

Hi guys,

I was just wondering if anyone could direct me to somewhere where I can purchase a Polo WRC front bumper for my 2015 TDI SE?

Thanks alot :)

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Wed Jun 14, 2017 5:00 pm
Benji58 - Polo 6R TDI 75 - R-Line Conversion

Last post by ciclo « Wed Jun 14, 2017 12:03 pm
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by benji58 » Thu Mar 10, 2016 6:23 pm
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Hello everyone

I present my polo 6R TDI 75 2011, trendline Basic, I improved by adding various options As.

here is the list and some photos...
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Last post by ciclo
Wed Jun 14, 2017 12:03 pm
New speeding fines

Last post by Fox1429 « Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:41 pm
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by Fox1429 » Sat Jun 03, 2017 3:22 pm

On returning from holiday gutted to find a letter regarding speeding waiting for me!

Got pinged doing 42 in a 30 zone (which is between two 40mph...

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Last post by Fox1429
Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:41 pm
Fog light retrofit

Last post by Sippy « Tue Jun 13, 2017 3:31 pm
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by chisyelamos1 » Fri Aug 19, 2016 1:59 pm
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Hello
I installed the fog lights on my polo 6c and want to know how and where to connect the cables are marked like this

Thanks

Enviado desde...
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Last post by Sippy
Tue Jun 13, 2017 3:31 pm
Timing Chain

Last post by RUM4MO « Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:21 pm
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by OwenNorton » Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:51 pm

Just brought my car back from the garage, with a fairly hefty repair bill of just over £1000.

Long story short, my car had a new key coded at the VW...

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Last post by RUM4MO
Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:21 pm
Max Torque Rating on Manual 6C GTI

Last post by Dink « Mon Jun 12, 2017 7:51 pm
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by Gee40 » Sat Jun 03, 2017 5:53 pm

Hi All

I'm seriously considering a Stage 1 Remap for my 6c manual GTI and wanted to know if anyone can confirm the max torque rating for the clutch...

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Last post by Dink
Mon Jun 12, 2017 7:51 pm
Tire pressure?

Last post by RUM4MO « Mon Jun 12, 2017 10:16 am
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by lebjos » Sat Jun 10, 2017 6:40 pm

Hey guys,

I can't find how much to pump my tires up by? I've got a 2016 Polo Match. The handbook doesn't say, neither does the side of the door. The...

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Last post by RUM4MO
Mon Jun 12, 2017 10:16 am
Polo 6C GTI front VW logo

Last post by joe6 « Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:34 am
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by Alex4524 » Thu Jun 08, 2017 11:58 pm

Hi guys

Anyone knows where i can get a Polo 6C GTI front VW logo in chrome for a fair price?

Best regards
Alexander

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Last post by joe6
Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:34 am
Error: Start-stop system/air conditioning failure

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Jun 12, 2017 12:22 am
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by yorkshire devil » Sun Jun 11, 2017 11:44 am

Hi all

Problem with 2015 Polo GTI

My stop-start system is inoperative and says @ error start-stop system. Coincidentally the airconditiong has...

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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Jun 12, 2017 12:22 am
Painted plastics

Last post by Stuy « Mon Jun 12, 2017 12:21 am
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by Stuy » Sun Jun 11, 2017 2:55 am

Thinking of painting my front grills, rear apron and side skirts in gloss black. Has anybody already done this? Surely someone has and could you post...

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Last post by Stuy
Mon Jun 12, 2017 12:21 am
Polo 6R Brake Upgrade

Last post by iichel « Sat Jun 10, 2017 7:46 am
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by graaja » Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:13 am

Hi All,

I own a Polo 6R 1.2TSi in India. One of the weaknesses of this car is the brakes. The car comes with disc brakes in the front and drum...

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Last post by iichel
Sat Jun 10, 2017 7:46 am
Bigger wheels

Last post by Vasey « Sat Jun 10, 2017 7:29 am
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by Vasey » Fri Jun 02, 2017 9:59 pm

Hi everyone just a quick question got a polo blue gt was thinking about changing the alloy wheels..... does anyone know what size wheel I can go up...

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Sat Jun 10, 2017 7:29 am
Overheating 2015 polo 1.4 tdi bluemotion- 16k

Last post by RUM4MO « Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:36 pm
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by cburgess906 » Sun Jun 04, 2017 3:20 pm

Hi all,

Booked my car in for its first 2 yr aircon service- strangely noticed it was blowing normal air all the time and don't know if it's linked...

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Last post by RUM4MO
Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:36 pm
Retrofit Steering with Paddles to Polo 1.6 (Aisin GB)

Last post by germandna « Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:17 pm
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by bladekiller » Mon May 15, 2017 11:50 am

Hi all,

I am planning to retrofit a steering with paddle shifters to my current Polo 1.6 MPI running on a Aisin 09G transmission. My original...

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Last post by germandna
Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:17 pm
VW Polo 6R Exhaust Inlet Diameter

Last post by thegamingcookie « Thu Jun 08, 2017 3:32 pm

by thegamingcookie » Thu Jun 08, 2017 3:32 pm

What is the inlet diameter of the VW Polo 6R? Is there different diameters for different trims? If so, what are they? Thanks.

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Thu Jun 08, 2017 3:32 pm

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