Volkswagen Polo (2009-2017) buying advice
Volkswagen Polo (2009-2017) buying advice
We test/review the Volkswagen Polo and talk about the things you should check when buying such a car.
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Content
16 -> Driving a Polo again, I get why
this car was a bestseller.
21.985 -> It's a nice companion to travel with.
It's roomy and has a nice finish.
29.38 -> That's why some buyers moved
from a Golf to a Polo.
34.59 -> There are a lot of options. A wide range
of engines is available; a nice car.
41.84 -> A completely new model will arrive soon,
which means more of this Polo will be for sale.
50.045 -> People will trade in their car. There is a relatively
wide range of engines for such a small car.
56.94 -> Of course there are a number of diesel engines,
but pretty gasoline engines as well.
60.725 -> More turbo engines were used after the facelift,
which have more torque.
66.845 -> You should ask yourself which engine
you want in your Polo.
73.235 -> ENGINES
gasoline, diesel
81.42 -> The number of cars for sale on Marktplaats
show it's a popular car.
85.74 -> Over 2,500 Polos of this generation
are for sale on Marktplaats.
91.84 -> Prices start at 4,000-5,000 euros. If you
spend more, the mileage and condition are better.
101.635 -> It doesn't matter which Polo you want;
you can always find it.
107.85 -> That's the advantage of so many cars for sale.
Of course there are relatively many Polo BlueMotions
114.91 -> and the small diesel version because
those were road tax exempt
118.325 -> and had 14% additional tax liability for a while.
The Dutch are susceptible to this.
126.055 -> PRICES
minimum, maximum
133.875 -> Of course there are things to watch out for.
137.02 -> With these models you can always
find a problem on the Internet.
142.885 -> You can find a lot, but that's because there are
many Polos. Don't be disheartened by this.
150.225 -> A Polo is relatively reliable. There are
a number of things to watch out for, though.
156.785 -> This goes for all modern diesel engines, but the
BlueMotion (especially the road tax exempt version)
166.36 -> were often bought by people
who didn't use it enough.
173.46 -> The particulate filters get clogged, EGR valves fail...
The EGR valve is a wear part.
179.36 -> These are things to keep in mind.
A low mileage doesn't have to be a very good idea.
187.965 -> The diesel engines are involved
with the Dieselgate scandal.
191.24 -> Check if the car has received the update.
195.36 -> You don't have to worry that the software update
did strange things to the car.
203.075 -> In the end it turned out to be not that bad,
so that's not a reason to walk away from it.
208.815 -> The gasoline engines are often
those nice TSI engines.
213.31 -> The pre-facelift GTI has a 1.4 twincharger.
This engine can have problems.
222.685 -> It burns oil and engines have been replaced
at a relatively low mileage.
227.71 -> The post-facelift 1.8 is much better.
232.68 -> The early TSI engines may produce
a rattling sound when you start.
239.555 -> The timing chain tensioner has gone bad
and the chain can skip.
248 -> If you keep driving with this, you can get
serious engine damage. Keep an eye on this.
257.95 -> It may be a good idea that when you buy a Polo
with a TSI engine, have it checked at the dealer.
264.885 -> He'll quickly see if everything is OK.
267.57 -> The Polos with a DSG transmission have to shift
seamlessly. It's a double-clutch transmission.
275.395 -> Changing gears can be done very fast,
and it should. The clutch shouldn't slip.
284.01 -> You can tell by looking at the tachometer.
It shouldn't go up when you're not accelerating.
290.205 -> This could indicate something's wrong.
293.395 -> The Mechatronic unit, which regulates
the valves and electronics, can break.
299.825 -> All you can do is replace that unit.
You can't repair it.
303.915 -> Anyway, the DSG should shift smoothly.
If it does, the transmission is probably fine.
310.94 -> Of course you check the oil level.
You're all responsible drivers.
316.555 -> Do this for the TSI engines.
319.8 -> They have long life engine oil, which means
an oil change every 30,000 km (19,000 miles).
325.1 -> They do burn oil sometimes,
especially the older models.
330.76 -> Just check the oil level, especially when you
just bought the car and need to get a feel for it.
336.845 -> If it burns some oil, that's OK.
339.825 -> Next, a more cosmetic thing.
342.25 -> Cars with daylight running lights in the headlights
can show a discoloration in the glass.
350.83 -> That's no drama, unless it really bothers you.
354.175 -> You can pay attention to these things
and get a discount.
358.745 -> A funny one: the fuse box is near my feet.
That's a common location.
365.385 -> You can kick it, accidentally dislodging fuses.
This causes strange electronic errors.
374.355 -> If you have a Polo with errors,
check the fuses and give them all a push.
381.12 -> This may solve all kinds of issues with little effort.
385.175 -> 2 problems with the satnav. The Discover Media
satnav can ignore exits and respond slowly.
395.25 -> This may be caused by a defective regulating unit.
Sometimes it helps to reboot the satnav.
400.85 -> If the problem occurs more often,
it has to be replaced.
405.85 -> So be it.
Another thing concerning the satnav systems.
410.445 -> In cold weather, the touchscreen may not
respond or pushes buttons by itself.
418.64 -> That's a known issue. If it's really bad,
the touchscreen needs to be replaced.
426.335 -> This is one of 70 cars.
We borrowed it at Ames Occasioncentrum.
433.15 -> Ames turns 70 this year,
making it the oldest Volkswagen dealer.
436.605 -> They bought 70 Polos with
different mileages and prices.
447.03 -> You get to choose from 70 different
mileages, prices, and colors.
453.525 -> All these Polos have Buy and Drive
with the 7 Ames guarantees.
460.515 -> THIS CAR
466.6 -> 6 months Bovag warranty, valid APK,
no maintenance costs for 6 months or 10,000 km,
470.41 -> drive quickly, delivered with full tank of fuel,
and delivered under ANWB guidelines.
481.865 -> If you're looking for a second-hand car and want
our help, or if your company has a nice car for sale
488 -> of which we may shoot a video,
please send an e-mail to [email protected]
494.8 -> Subtitles - Maru's Text Support
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