Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI Reviews

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Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI
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Average Ratings for Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI

  • Performance3.8 stars
  • Practicality3.8 stars
  • Reliability3.7 stars
  • Value for Money3.6 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.7 stars
  • Overall Rating3.6 stars

15 Reviews For Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI

  • Guest 31st Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    My Polo Dune 1.4TDI recently went in for its first oil change on long life servicing. I was astounded and upset to find that immediately after the oil change the oil was still a filthy black colour; full of carboniferous contamination. I complained and the oil was changed for a second time in my full view. The Main VW dealer said they only follow VW Germany instructions on servicing. We have all seen the TV addvertisements about how superior VW cars are in build and manufacture. I would have thought it was a 'no-brainer' that customers rightly expect a clean, honey coloured oil immediately after an oil change; having paid £200.00 for an oil change that takes about 15 minutes; that's right I witnessed this myself!

  • Guest 17th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I changed my 1.2 petrol Polo for a 1.4TDI SE in September last year and couldn't believe the difference the change in engine has made to what was already an excellent and reliable car.
    Every drive is a pleasure, I paid a bit more than I wanted to but the extra power and specification including 8-speaker stereo etc. make it an easy car to enjoy.
    It was serviced after 10,000 miles last month using the 3 year VW plan. I've had no faults/problems whatsoever to report apart from a replacement tyre at ...

  • Guest 11th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    l have a 2009 VW Polo. A great car allround, great finish, comfortable etc.....except for one problem.... it pulls to the left! I've taken it back to the dealer for a wheel alignment and they said 'there's nothing they can do as it's aligned to VW specifications'. l was told that 'its the camber in the road'. l have had a variety of independant people drive this car and they're all surprised at how it pulls to the left. My old car is actually easier to steer.
    l suspect that on a German road it ...

  • Guest 1st Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI is a well built big little car. Good fuel economy.

  • Guest 17th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Just part-exchanged my Peugeot 206 2003 1.4 for Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI 55 reg and I am very pleased with fuel consumption & the turbo gives the car a real kick. Fun to drive & nice to handle. So far so good. Much stronger than the Peugeot which felt like a flimsy tin can! So safety wise, it's alot better.
    I've yet to discover any problems with it...

  • emmahob 9th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I'd advise anyone to try out the new polo match that I ' ve recently purchased. I got the 3dr VW Polo match hatchback 1.4 tdi diesels in metallic black on a 58 plate.
    It looks really good inside and out (even down to the blue dials and leather steering wheel and gear stick) it even has a little sport look too so my boyfriend loves it as well!
    The inside is very spacious and comfortable, (the feeling of space is similar to what you ' d feel in a bmw x5) with the best looking black and grey interi ...

  • etas 23rd Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    If pride is worth more than happiness, then the VW Polo is for you.
    It makes me feel more content in comparison to what else I could have bought for the money.
    Driving it is surprisingly fun. I used to own a 52reg Mini Cooper S, which was great in performance. This 75bhp diesel Polo is not far behind, and the handling is pretty fun.
    In comparison to say a Nissan Micra, it feels substantial. Better quality platics all round and unfussy layout actually place it in a class above and set new standar ...

  • Guest 10th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    Noisy, painfully underpowered and drab compared to other cars in its field. Mine is a company car, and i do high mileage, after one year the engine and clutch needed replacing on warranty luckily.
    One good point though, the engine seems to run solely off air!

  • amerry 2nd Nov 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Good little hatch! Better drive and ride than the fiesta but looks a little bit too cute, for my liking. Haven't had any faults as yet, but dreading the day because the VW dealerships are not pleasant people to deal with once you have bought the car from them.

  • gak 8th Jan 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I really like this Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI but the window problem causes me great concern.

  • Reviewer100 Rank: Lieutenant 10th Nov 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    As fuel stops were so infrequent, you'll never earn fuel points. The performance from such a little oil burner is excellent. The car is ideal for both long or short journeys, but I'd recommend it as being best suited for commuting, as the 3-cylinder engine is grindingly noisy and shaky for longer trips. Ideally, you want a 4-cylinder car if you can afford the little extra. The little Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDi is great in a straight line, but don't go round corners too fast as it will topple.

  • Saeby 4th Oct 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    My Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI is a very versatile and practical car and does as well as a lot of much larger and more expensive cars. It's a diesel, so a bit of a rumble at low speeds, but it's comfortable, nippy, can carry loads with the seats down, has excellent braking and safety features.

  • beams 11th Aug 2006

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    We have bought a Volkswagen Polo a very sick car indeed and although relatively new ('99 with 60,000km) it has been plagued with problems and barely a week goes by without something that needs attention, the interior is also impractically small for our requirements so we will be saying auf Wiedersehen to our Polo and buying something reliable like a Toyota, the Japanese have got ergonomics and car design down pat!!!

  • bobgoz 11th Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I have had the Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI four years and the only fault has been one stop lamp bulb blown. It drives very well indeed and goes as fast as I want to go with a good relativily quiet ride.
    I am on the lookout to replace it with another in the near future.

  • Deakster Rank: Lance Corporal 19th Apr 2005

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    My Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI has been an absolute let-down. To mention a few - new dash, paintwork problems, engine problems, electric windows activating on their own, central locking problems, excessive noice, rattles and squeaks. Rude unhelpful dealers and all on a ten month old car with just 7000 miles on the clock. Do yourself a favour - don't buy one.