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Chat about your 2018+ AW/BZ/AE model Polos here!
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Last post by jsybrian
Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:56 am
Photo Hosting is now enabled
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by
alexperkins »
Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:00 pm
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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Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:33 am
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Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:31 am
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Last post by monkeyhanger
Mon Apr 20, 2020 9:35 pm
Air Filter
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by
LeebzP »
Sat Apr 18, 2020 4:25 pm
Hi all.
Today I decided to check my air filter on my 1.0 TSI which was changed for its 30000km service. The reason why I put changed in quotation...
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Last post by fazzy
Mon Apr 20, 2020 2:03 pm
Carista
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by
Noonoo632 »
Sun Apr 19, 2020 10:19 pm
Can anyone tell me what can be enabled on the SEL polo with Carista.
I used it on my previous car a Seat Leon and there were a bundle of things that...
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Last post by Noonoo632
Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:25 am
Cable through firewall
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by
Japanviking »
Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:11 pm
I have spent some time tonight trying to find a place to feed a cable through for an electrical heater without any luck.
The car is LHD and I am...
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Last post by PoloSG
Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:41 pm
New Volkswagen Recall for Volkswagen Polo
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by
fran_92 »
Fri Apr 17, 2020 9:00 pm
Due to incorrectly closed non-return valves in the vacuum lines, the oil may be sucked into the brake booster, damaging its internal membrane.
This...
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Last post by Dazeredo
Sat Apr 18, 2020 9:53 pm
Contacting VW
Replies: 4
by
S_94 »
Thu Apr 16, 2020 11:15 am
Just out of curiosity, is anyone else having trouble getting in touch with VW?
My service is due in two weeks. I know it's unlikely that'll it be...
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Last post by Nora
Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:29 pm
Beats soundsystem
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by
Cpt_graybeard »
Tue Jan 21, 2020 6:30 pm
Hello.
I got the beats soundsystem in my 2018 gti and i really don´t like the sound..
the base is floppy and it punches thru..
Anybody else have...
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Last post by OomStu_ZA
Thu Apr 16, 2020 5:05 pm
GTI Plus Rear Light Smashed
Replies: 7
by
nathan.larose »
Wed Apr 15, 2020 6:25 pm
Hi all,
I have a 2019 Polo GTI + since June 2019.
Came back from walking dog today and noticed that both of my rear lights have shattered on the...
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Last post by nathan.larose
Thu Apr 16, 2020 2:06 pm
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Last post by JohnF
Wed Apr 15, 2020 2:02 pm
Quick question about oil service
Replies: 6
by
wayne10244 »
Mon Apr 06, 2020 7:48 am
Hello my car is coming up for its first service on the 1 of May but the oil serive reminder is telling me it’s due well before that ? In 19 days time...
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Last post by wayne10244
Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:04 pm
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Last post by mjsaville
Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:13 pm
Warning light won’t go away
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by
Harrihealey02 »
Mon Apr 06, 2020 11:14 pm
Hi everyone, tonight I ran out of fuel and the EML light and the diesel element flashing light have come on -
I was low on fuel and went to a local...
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Last post by Harrihealey02
Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:30 pm
Replacement for halogen bulbs
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by
Janahan »
Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:34 pm
Whats the best replacement for OEM halogen bulbs? I prefer an LED bulb. OEM halogens suck big time. I want to replace high beam,low beam and parking...
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Last post by monkeyhanger
Tue Apr 14, 2020 12:39 pm
Wrapped my GTI
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by
RichTea »
Sat Apr 04, 2020 11:26 am
Having a bit of spare time i thought it was time for a colour change. The colour is soild red wine in a satin finish. Happy with the results...until...
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Last post by monkeyhanger
Tue Apr 14, 2020 10:20 am
Adding a Turbo
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by
Abui20 »
Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:54 am
Hi Guys,
I currently have a Polo beats with 65bhp which I purchased last summer. I purchased one with the lowest engine power due to thinking it...
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Last post by Ima
Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:03 am
Activation Of Rear DRL Tailight
Replies: 13
by
PoloBlack »
Fri Jan 24, 2020 4:54 pm
Hi All,
Does anyone know the VAG coding to program the rear taillight LED DRLs to always on, per the following video:
Thanks in advance.
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Last post by Rlinegrey
Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:02 am
Dashcams
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by
S_94 »
Fri Aug 16, 2019 6:31 pm
Hey guys,
Does anyone have some good dashcam recommendations in the £100-150 bracket?
Cheers :)
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Last post by monkeyhanger
Mon Apr 13, 2020 6:12 pm
Polo GTS from Brazil
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by
Digonho »
Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:23 pm
Hi, my name is Rodrigo, from Brazil.
Sorry my bad english, but i need use a little bit of google translator.
This is my 2020 Polo GTS. External, is...
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Last post by Ima
Mon Apr 13, 2020 1:19 pm
Rear legroom Space comparison
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by
green justin »
Sun Apr 12, 2020 12:16 pm
Hi
Here is a YouTube car reviewer sitting behind his seat position in a Polo GTI, Merc A35 AMG and 2020 Bmw 135i M Sport. Not bad for Polo being a...
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Last post by Ima
Sun Apr 12, 2020 5:57 pm
SEL seats
Replies: 14
by
POLO Clive »
Sun Mar 15, 2020 5:53 pm
Does anybody know why some SEL cars have leather (or fake leather) seat bolsters and some just have cloth, I've seen both types on the SEL. There are...
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Last post by Noonoo632
Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:18 pm
Tyre pressure GTI 2.0
Replies: 16
by
Rosinfield »
Thu Apr 18, 2019 5:28 pm
I wonder what tyre pressure is being used by Polo AW GTI 2.0 owners with 17 inch wheels with summer tyres . I have set them om 2.7 bar in front and...
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Last post by S_94
Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:40 pm
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Last post by albob
Tue Apr 07, 2020 6:54 pm
Front Assist: No sensor view
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by
sailorp »
Wed Mar 11, 2020 5:39 pm
Car is a 2018 Polo GTi+ pre-pdf and is out of warranty.
13k on the clock.
So I have this warning notification.
Front Assist: No sensor view.
The...
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Last post by SRGTD
Tue Apr 07, 2020 12:59 pm
Polo GTI carpets
Replies: 5
by
Tiqtaqto »
Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:24 am
Hi guys,
What brand of carpets for the foot wells do you use? The VW ones look nice, but I thought having GTi specific ones would be quite a good...
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Last post by S_94
Sun Apr 05, 2020 2:36 pm
Gti engine cover
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by
Steben »
Sat Jan 11, 2020 10:43 am
Hi all , I noticed on a review the engine cover had a vw badge and tsi writing on it but mine is just plain. Open the Bonnet and its boring😯 Now has...
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Last post by SRGTD
Fri Apr 03, 2020 7:49 pm
Paint touch up
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by
Greenranger »
Sat Feb 29, 2020 3:06 pm
Hi all, any recommendations for vw touch up paint. Some absolute tool left their shopping trolley in the middle of the car park and thanks to the...
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Last post by Nora
Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:40 am
How to remove dash board trim
Replies: 16
by
Logan_Hunter »
Tue Jan 28, 2020 11:15 pm
Hello!
I took my car to get the red dashboard inserts and trims wrapped, I'm not a massive fan and anyone who sees my car says nice car, not keen on...
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Last post by silverhairs
Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:57 am
Changes to model line up - mid life
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by
Simonz »
Tue Mar 31, 2020 5:36 pm
I noticed VW have changed the line up and spec on some models, the SE has disappeared and replaced by the Match with added parking sensors and tinted...
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Last post by POLO Clive
Tue Mar 31, 2020 6:06 pm
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Last post by green justin
Mon Mar 30, 2020 6:56 am
How many pre WLTP Polo GTIs in the UK.
Replies: 29
by
roywolfey »
Fri Jun 08, 2018 12:51 pm
Just musing over this one.
With around 200 VW dealers in the UK, and with some of those dealers having available cars in the pipeline with the...
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Last post by T8PDN
Sun Mar 29, 2020 6:41 pm
Knocking noise at 1000 RPM in neutral
Replies: 18
by
Luka »
Tue Sep 03, 2019 11:14 am
There's quite a bit of knocking noise when my car is in neutral at 1000 RPM. Kinda sounds like a old diesel that's close to retirement. It goes away...
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Last post by Luka
Thu Mar 26, 2020 2:45 pm
How to Disable "check bulb"?
Replies: 4
by
Tony4mikki »
Sat Mar 21, 2020 7:16 pm
Does anyone know how to disable the check bulb on the polo Aw as I've just changed my cornering bulbs (fogs) to led, I have obdeleven and carista,...
4 Replies
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Last post by Digonho
Thu Mar 26, 2020 12:59 pm
Headlight adjustment?
Replies: 5
by
Dyl_dank »
Mon Feb 24, 2020 9:57 am
Hey all, the stripe running across the grille on my AW GTI lines up perfectly with the stripe running through the righthand headlight, however the...
5 Replies
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Last post by Digonho
Thu Mar 26, 2020 12:47 pm
GTI convert from 2020 model to 2018.
Replies: 1
by
Rasmus_GTI »
Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:29 pm
Hi All
I am super disappointed with the sound of my 2020 wltp GTI and want to convert everything to a 2018 model.
Actually its the worst sounding...
1 Replies
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Last post by Dark_cze
Thu Mar 26, 2020 2:52 am
ST by KW coilovers on Gti
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Rasmus_GTI »
Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:16 pm
Did anyone fit ST by KW coilover to their GTI?
Would like to know about the ride quality.
I am tired of the 4x4 look standard, and want it to be...
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Last post by Rasmus_GTI
Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:16 pm
Windows don´t close automatically
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by
claudiohi »
Tue Feb 25, 2020 8:40 pm
Hey everyone!
My Polo has the feature leave the car with the key in the pocket and it will lock automatically enabled using Carista.
My question is:...
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Last post by Teee
Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:25 pm
Active info display
Replies: 7
by
rm55mcc »
Tue Mar 10, 2020 7:37 am
Does any one no of you can display short term mpg on active info display? Only seems to show long term???
Thanks
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Last post by OomStu_ZA
Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:51 pm
Spotify and Active Info Display
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by
CosminPeste »
Sat Mar 21, 2020 12:30 pm
Hi,
Do you know if it's possible to display the song name on the AID when your phone is connected through Android Auto?
I have been trying to...
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Last post by Dark_cze
Mon Mar 23, 2020 1:42 pm
VW by the numbers
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OomStu_ZA »
Wed Mar 18, 2020 4:31 pm
Stumbled across this article now and kind of expected the Tiguan to take top spot since SUV’s have become the defacto wheels in the modern age....
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Last post by stuartrendall
Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:45 am
Advice and Tips
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by
AnthonyH89 »
Fri Mar 13, 2020 11:39 pm
Just got email today that's its left factory! Ordered GTI+ pure white on 17s parker's. Should receive it end of April
Looking for tips on a good run...
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Last post by RUM4MO
Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:23 pm
Covid-19
Replies: 11
by
AnthonyH89 »
Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:38 pm
Does anyone think this virus will cause ports to shut or delay importation?
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Last post by OomStu_ZA
Wed Mar 18, 2020 1:48 pm
Observations with GTI+
Replies: 14
by
Vonbek2004 »
Sat Mar 14, 2020 7:55 am
So I have just come back from a week's holiday in Cornwall and wanted to get some opinions from others about how their GTI behaves in rural areas.
I...
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Last post by monkeyhanger
Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:53 pm
New Gti / Gti +
Replies: 31
by
Vag8 »
Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:32 pm
Hi all,
Looking for some honest advice.
Being one the unfortunate sods that have one of the VW groups 1.5 (130bhp) kangarooing engines... it’s a...
31 Replies
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Last post by Plend
Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:13 am
Torque converter gearbox
by
silverhairs »
Sun Mar 15, 2020 12:06 pm
I wonder if VW will ever bring back the torque converter gearbox back to the UK?
Here's a clip from another forum, with the member in Australia.
Hi...
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Last post by silverhairs
Sun Mar 15, 2020 12:06 pm
Panoramic sunroof
by
DKPOLOGT »
Sun Mar 15, 2020 10:45 am
Hi’
Anybody know how and where the drains are routed? Mainly the rear ones.
The front drains, run down next to the windscreen as i see it....
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Last post by DKPOLOGT
Sun Mar 15, 2020 10:45 am
Let’s do a dyno run in a GTi
Replies: 27
by
fazzy »
Wed Mar 04, 2020 1:02 pm
Today I decided to do a dyno run. Well... two in fact.
First run was stock standard, no modifications, stock intake, stock ehxaust, Orlen 95 octane...
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Last post by Rosinfield
Fri Mar 13, 2020 4:49 pm
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Last post by monkeyhanger
Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:11 pm
Seized hand brake cable repair (yet again)
Replies: 7
by
JohnF »
Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:01 pm
Bought, my Polo new in April 18. In October 18 the brake cable was so stiff it was replaced (it was seized ). In April 19 it had to be replaced yet...
7 Replies
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Last post by monkeyhanger
Tue Mar 10, 2020 2:24 pm
Window screen damage
Replies: 3
by
rm55mcc »
Mon Mar 09, 2020 10:32 pm
Driving up the motor way today car flew past and flicked a stone up will this be filled or will replace window screen its at bottom off window...
3 Replies
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Last post by rm55mcc
Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:17 am
Tyre damage - is it a write off?
Replies: 11
by
Boxerboy »
Tue Feb 25, 2020 1:52 pm
650 miles. Ouch!
I’m running winter tyres now, but was cleaning and storing the OEM wheels that were removed a few weeks ago when I found a nasty...
11 Replies
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Last post by RUM4MO
Mon Mar 09, 2020 10:08 pm
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