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Has anyone had it done here? Also how much did it cost them?

I've never heard of a Polo GTI needing the head gasket done before, factorying in you would be better to change the timing belt/tensioners and water pump when the heads off I would have thought you would be looking at around £500.

This is the first head gasket change i've heard of for a polo gti. How many miles has the car done?

I'm not saying it needs doing, but the car's now done 70000 miles and thinking whether to be on the safe side and get it changed

I wouldn't. Id only change it if it needs doing. Are there any signs of water in your oil? 70,000 miles is nothing for a head gasket on a VW.

max, my 1.0 is on 73thousand and still going good mate, i wouldnt touch it until you need to, theres a saying 'if it aint broke dont fix it'! spend your money on something else mate

I just get very paranoid about little things.. Although the money would mean I can mod the car

thats it mate, get some smoothing done mate or other engine mods, a bmc for instance if you havent already got one