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Fri Aug 21, 2026 4:48 pm
Photo Hosting is now enabled
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Hi All
We've taken the decision to allow users to upload images to the site to save you having to host them externally
In order to do this, when...
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Fri Aug 21, 2026 4:50 pm
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Last post by amer6R
Sun Feb 22, 2026 7:58 am
Strange hazard light behaviour
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by
ashtons99 »
Mon May 16, 2022 10:15 pm
If I close the door on exiting but don’t lock it when I return and open the door the hazard lights flash, they continue to until I either blip the...
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Last post by ciclo
Thu Feb 19, 2026 12:39 am
EA211 timing belt
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by
Le_Combattant »
Sat Feb 14, 2026 2:31 pm
Hello all,
This topic will be dedicated to the replacement of the timing belt on the 1.2 TSI 16V engine from the EA211 family, which will be...
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Last post by Le_Combattant
Tue Feb 17, 2026 8:05 pm
Polo 6C Bite Point Clunk
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JiSingh1 »
Mon Feb 16, 2026 10:27 am
Hi all,
Been trying to diagnose a clank type of noise when I sometimes lift my clutch to bite point, but I don't really hear it at all in any gear...
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Last post by JiSingh1
Mon Feb 16, 2026 10:27 am
Cold weather, engine runing rough
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Le_Combattant »
Tue Oct 24, 2023 3:46 am
Hey fox, hops you doing well,
Winter is coming slowly and my car seems to have a strange feeling when cold.
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1.2 TSI,...
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Last post by Le_Combattant
Sun Feb 15, 2026 3:24 pm
2010 6R 1.4NA- Things to look out for
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gwts090806 »
Fri Jan 30, 2026 10:46 am
Hi all,
Going with a mate to look at a 6R 1.4NA for his first car next Wednesday. 70k miles, up for 3 grand.
I was hoping to get a little list...
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Last post by smithfra1
Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:36 pm
Camshaft sensor - Help!
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smithfra1 »
Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:26 pm
Hi,
I have a 2010 Polo TSI 1.2 SEL
It started to cut-out when pulling up to junctions or slowing down to a crawl in traffic. Not ideal! Sometimes...
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Last post by smithfra1
Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:26 pm
Airbag Recall
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by
Franciswat »
Sat Jan 31, 2026 12:41 am
Hi there,
I received a recall from VW for my Polo 6R due to a faulty Takata airbag. Since years ago I have already replaced my old steering wheel...
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Last post by Franciswat
Thu Feb 05, 2026 3:23 pm
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Last post by ElAlastair
Mon Feb 02, 2026 10:17 pm
Front swaybar removal?
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2226 »
Sat Jan 31, 2026 6:54 pm
Boring Saturday google-induced doom scrolling question incoming....
Does one have to remove the subframe to remove the front swaybar?
I'm scouring...
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Last post by 2226
Sun Feb 01, 2026 11:20 am
Battery Monitor Unit - J367 Adaptation
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by
JiSingh1 »
Mon Jan 26, 2026 1:25 am
Hi all,
1.0TSI Polo 6C.
Essentially I have the following fault code in the system at times, and I feel like my steering has gone heavier to an...
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Last post by RUM4MO
Thu Jan 29, 2026 11:17 pm
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Last post by Le_Combattant
Sun Jan 25, 2026 5:54 pm
How to replace your alarm horn
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Franciswat »
Thu Nov 01, 2018 4:30 pm
Update
Since replacing the battery of the old unit did not solve the autoscan error I decided to replace the alarm horn.
Someone asked me how to do...
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Last post by ciclo
Sun Jan 25, 2026 3:36 am
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Last post by ciclo
Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:03 am
ABS Long code needed
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by
semaisking »
Sun Jan 09, 2022 10:58 am
Hello guys,
i bought this cute flooded 2009 Polo 6R 1.4, everything is nearly done but the main obstacle is the problem with getting the long code...
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Last post by ciclo
Sat Jan 24, 2026 1:28 am
Diffuser Part Number
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5ergioMX »
Fri Jan 23, 2026 8:05 pm
Hi, I have a question. I have this diffuser for a 2015 Polo GTI (Image A), but I don’t know the part number. I was searching on the forum and found...
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Last post by 5ergioMX
Fri Jan 23, 2026 8:05 pm
Parking Sensors
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by
5ergioMX »
Sat Apr 05, 2025 1:52 am
Hi guys, how's it going? I'm reaching out to ask for your help. I'm trying to install reverse sensors on my Polo — it's a 6R from 2013. I have this...
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Last post by ciclo
Sun Jan 18, 2026 9:55 am
Polo Blue GT Wheel advice
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by
cr42ycr41g »
Thu Jan 15, 2026 1:36 pm
Hi,
I want to refurbish my Polo Blue GT alloys, 17inch, 5x100 PCD, 57.1mm centre bore, ET46. I am after some steels or alloys that will fit whilst...
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Last post by SRGTD
Fri Jan 16, 2026 7:34 am
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Last post by vari
Thu Jan 15, 2026 7:26 pm
Some service advice please
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by
Quicksilver »
Tue Nov 25, 2025 4:39 pm
Hi Guys
I wonder if you would give me some advice. I have a 2015 Polo GTi that is due for it's yearly service. My garage have said that the...
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Last post by Quicksilver
Wed Jan 14, 2026 3:57 pm
POLO 6C PDC PARKING SENSOR RETROFIT
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by
mubmoh »
Mon Dec 18, 2023 3:50 am
Hi,
Parking sensor retrofit here. I know there's a tonne of threads available, but didn't find an answer I was looking for. I do not have reverse...
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Last post by ciclo
Thu Jan 08, 2026 7:00 am
2011 Polo 6R 1.2 CGPB - EPC triggered
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Dibbs »
Tue Jan 06, 2026 3:00 pm
I have (or the wife does) a 2011 Polo 6R (5dr) 1.2 CGPB engine, had it for just over 10 years - mileage is about 95K miles.
I service it yearly and...
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Last post by Dibbs
Wed Jan 07, 2026 1:08 am
Exhaust smell in cabin
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by
Klosse »
Fri Dec 26, 2025 10:22 am
Been trying to solve this for some time on my Polo with 1.6 TDI-engine, but with no success. Was somewhat surprised when I took the hose off and...
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Last post by amer6R
Sun Jan 04, 2026 12:22 am
Giannis20vt's Polo 6c 1.0MPI
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by
giannis20vt »
Mon Jul 12, 2021 3:57 pm
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 giannis20vt
Sat Jan 03, 2026 4:41 pm
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Last post by Caveman
Thu Jan 01, 2026 10:22 am
Clutch recommendations
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InsanityGR »
Sun Dec 21, 2025 11:19 pm
Hello guys!
I'm Alex, new to the forums and new to the GTI world!
Just bought my first VW, a 6C Polo GTI with the 6 speed manual transmission but...
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Last post by 2226
Tue Dec 23, 2025 7:25 pm
Replace Key Battery Message
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by
Retali »
Tue Dec 09, 2025 8:52 am
Hello guys as the title suggests, i get this message on screen.
I already replaced the key battery 3 times, 2 duracell batteries and one Renata.
But...
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Last post by Retali
Fri Dec 19, 2025 2:57 pm
Coolant pump
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JonDavid84 »
Wed Dec 17, 2025 3:09 pm
Hey all
I am looking for information on my 2015 TDI. I need to replace the coolant pump, the recommended service is also to replace the serpentine...
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Last post by ciclo
Thu Dec 18, 2025 2:54 am
Weird electrical issues.
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by
ianthemidget »
Mon Dec 15, 2025 10:08 pm
Hi I have never been on a forum before so I hope I'm doing the right thing.
I recently 3 months ago bought a 1l 2014 polo from a friend that had had...
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Last post by ianthemidget
Wed Dec 17, 2025 8:22 am
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Last post by ciclo
Mon Dec 15, 2025 7:32 pm
6C SE Cruise retrofit
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Ajw090980 »
Sun Dec 14, 2025 3:20 pm
Wondering if anybody in the northwest of England is able to retrofit cruise control to my 65 reg polo 6C.
I enquired with the dealer and they said...
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Last post by Ajw090980
Sun Dec 14, 2025 8:06 pm
Wrap on my Polo
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sejuani »
Sun Dec 14, 2025 3:58 pm
In recent years, I’ve wrapped my Polo twice, so here’s a brief summary of my wrapping experience.
For a VW Polo 6R, purchasing about 5 ft × 50 ft of...
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Sun Dec 14, 2025 6:50 pm
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Sat Dec 13, 2025 9:10 pm
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Last post by Speedhunter
Tue Dec 09, 2025 10:43 pm
Vento ~ Polo Sedan 1.5 Tdi RHD
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sshakthi123 »
Wed Oct 31, 2018 4:29 am
Dear Friends,
I'm opening a new topic seeking a help from you guys to upgrade the BCM and other features associated.
I'm from India owning Vento...
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Last post by ciclo
Thu Dec 04, 2025 11:56 am
Workshop Manual + Clutch
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by
stuartp »
Mon Dec 01, 2025 7:59 pm
Hello folks,
Newby Polo owner here. Two opening questions if I may...
Firstly which workshop manual do you recommend?
And secondly, how hard is a...
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Last post by amer6R
Wed Dec 03, 2025 12:40 pm
Changing my steering wheel
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by
MJ24 »
Tue Nov 25, 2025 7:58 am
I have an SE spec 6C and I’ve been wondering if I can change my steering wheel so I can have volume buttons as well as other controls on wheel rather...
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Thu Nov 27, 2025 9:47 am
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Fri Nov 21, 2025 7:01 pm
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Wed Nov 19, 2025 2:06 pm
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Sun Nov 16, 2025 8:31 pm
Purchase Advice 6C GTI 2017
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Max6cgti »
Thu Nov 13, 2025 7:18 pm
Good evening everyone,
Tomorrow I'm going to view a 2017 Polo 6C GTI with 65,000 miles What are some things to look out for with this model?
Also,...
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Last post by SRGTD
Fri Nov 14, 2025 10:08 am
Folding Mirrors Polo 6R BlueGT
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by
om1t_ »
Wed Dec 25, 2024 3:01 pm
Hello everyone,
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 om1t_
Thu Nov 13, 2025 4:58 pm
Broken suspension spring
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by
Mikeso51 »
Mon Nov 10, 2025 6:48 pm
I need to replace a broken front suspension spring. To be safe I will replace both sides. The genuine VW parts are around £120 each. Are any of the...
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Last post by ciclo
Wed Nov 12, 2025 3:06 am
Polo 1.2 60HP emissions problems
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by
Gondard »
Wed Jun 11, 2025 1:24 pm
I have a 2012 1.2htp.
When i bought it it had a check engine light and i scanned the code it had a code for the bank 1 lambda sensor. I also noticed...
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Last post by CarbonChaos
Mon Nov 10, 2025 9:37 pm
POLO 6R. G85. Address 04 ❔
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ciclo »
Tue Sep 09, 2025 11:02 am
POLO 6R. G85. Address 04. Mysteries/speculations. :mrgreen:
erWin
40168 doesn't work.
Could the Gateway/BCM send data from this G85/(J527?)...
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Last post by ciclo
Fri Nov 07, 2025 8:03 am
Gearbox swap possible?
by
jeevz_ »
Tue Nov 04, 2025 8:00 pm
Hello everyone, this is my first post on the forum as I can't seem to find an answer however much I look.
I have got a 1.2 polo with a 5 speed...
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Last post by jeevz_
Tue Nov 04, 2025 8:00 pm
Changing the battery
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by
johnparker »
Mon Nov 11, 2019 6:13 pm
Hi all
Just wondered if anyone has changed/disconnected their battery on a mk9 polo?
My Dad has been told by 2 non VW garages that his 4 year old...
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Last post by Sadie110
Tue Nov 04, 2025 9:20 am
Looking for a bigger oem exhaust
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lookimtryingok »
Mon Oct 13, 2025 12:27 pm
Hi,
I'm new here. I've come here plenty of times for informations and ideas but today I registered an account because I need help on a very specific...
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Mon Nov 03, 2025 6:12 pm
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Last post by BaileyFenn
Mon Nov 03, 2025 5:43 pm
Oil leak problem
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by
2226 »
Fri Aug 29, 2025 10:53 pm
Was rummaging around the engine bay just a moment ago trying to figure out what brake master this car is fitted with (22.2mm or 23.81mm?), but then I...
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Sun Nov 02, 2025 7:20 pm
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