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Volkswagen Polo II 86C (1981–1994)

5.0/5
Reliability score Good
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Engine reliability summary

Petrol

Engine Score Reports Common issues
0.9 (39 Hp) (HA) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.0 (40 Hp) (GL) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.0 (45 Hp) (HZ) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.0 CAT (45 Hp) (AAK, AAU) No reports 0 No issues reported
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1.1 (50 Hp) (HB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.3 (54 Hp) (MH) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.3 (60 Hp) (HH) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.3 (75 Hp) (GK) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.3 CAT (55 Hp) (2G) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.3 CAT (75 Hp) (3F) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.3 G40 (113 Hp) (PY) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.3 G40 (115 Hp) (PY) No reports 0 No issues reported

Diesel

Engine Score Reports Common issues
1.3 D (45 Hp) (MN) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.4 D (48 Hp) (1W) No reports 0 No issues reported

Owner reviews

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Polo II: My First Love

As an 18-year-old in 2004, I received this wonderful car. I love it and always will, as it's my first love. Those 75 HP, combined with the car's featherweight, made it a beast up to 60-80 km/h! I'd outrun my friend's 150 HP Alfa Romeo 156 2.4 JTD 9 out of 10 times from a standstill!! The memories associated with this car are priceless. Seriously though, this car is truly reliable. Good old VW engineering. It was thrashed by an 18-year-old for about three years, every evening, often until morning.

Pros: Unbeatable first car experience, Surprisingly quick for its power, Incredibly reliable despite abuse
Cons: Limited power for higher speeds

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