Volkswagen Polo 1.6 comfortline problems
The Volkswagen Polo is a supermini car (B-segment) produced by the German car manufacturer Volkswagen since 1975. It is sold in Europe and other markets worldwide in hatchback, saloon, and estate variants throughout its production run.
History
As of 2018, six separate generations of the Polo have been produced, usually identified by a "Series" or "Mark" number.
Some generations were facelifted midway through production, with the updated versions known unofficially by an addition of the letter F to the mark number, e.g., Mk2F. Some members of the automotive press and some enthusiasts consider the facelifts to be separate models, so have used the unofficial designations Polo Mk1 to Mk7 for previous generations. Each Polo model is also identified by a two- or three-character Volkswagen Group Typ number. Official VW Polo history describes Mark I to Mark IV using either Roman numerals or Arabic numerals, with facelifted variants known as "Phase II" models.
The body style has been varied through the life of the car, originally as a hatchback, which derived from the Audi 50. A saloon version was marketed as the Volkswagen Derby.
Volkswagen vehicles built on different platforms have carried the Polo nameplate. For example, the Volkswagen Polo Playa hatchback sold in Southern Africa in the late 1990s was a rebadged SEAT Ibiza, which has a different body shell from the Polo Mk3 sold in Europe at the same time.
Starting in 1982, Volkswagen sold the Polo in Japan initially through an agreement with Japanese dealership Yanase that specializes in European and North American vehicles. Of all Volkswagens imported into Japan, only the Polo (until 2017) and the Golf (until 1997), complied with Japanese government dimension regulations until the introduction of the VW Up! in 2012.
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Volkswagen Polo 1.6 comfortline model years
Common Volkswagen Polo 1.6 comfortline problems
Common Problems with Volkswagen Polo 1.6 Comfortline Cars
- Seat Backrest: A small number of Polos assembled between 21 April 2015 and 23 April 2015 may have been fitted with seats where the welds on the backrest might not be secure. A replacement seat was required to solve the problem. If you are considering a Polo from this period, check with a Volkswagen dealer to ensure the issue has been addressed.
- Child Lock Failure: Polos manufactured between 25 November 2015 and 15 April 2016 might have child locks that disengage without warning. A new lock was fitted to resolve the problem. Check with your dealer to see if the work has been completed if you think your car is affected.
- Towing Eye: Polos built between 29 March 2017 and 20 April 2017 may have towing eyes that do not meet specifications and could break if used to tow the vehicle. Check with your dealer to see if your car is affected.
- Loose Camshaft Adjuster: Some examples made between 17 December 2013 and 27 December 2013 might have loose camshaft adjuster bolts. Check this with a Volkswagen dealer because if your car is affected, it will need to have the adjuster replaced to prevent any future issues.
- DSG Gearbox: The manual gearbox has a better reputation for reliability than the seven-speed DSG automatic. Make sure the oil has been changed according to the service schedule.
- DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter): If you tend to do lots of short journeys from cold, opt for a petrol model rather than a diesel one, because the diesel particulate filters can clog up if they don't get regular motorway exercise.
While these issues are not exclusive to the 1.6 Comfortline models, they are common problems reported by owners of Volkswagen Polo cars. Regular maintenance and checks can help prevent or address these issues.
Is the VW Polo 1.6 engine reliable?
It is as reliable as any other VW gasoline engine. Not bulletproof maybe, but pretty close to it. There are many complaints about the TDI engine, though.
What are the common faults with a VW Polo?
However, like any vehicle, it is not impervious to faults. Some common issues with the Polo have been highlighted in this article, including electric window problems, rear seatbelt issues, fuel system faults, fuel leaking, windscreen washer issues, airbag problems, rough idling and running poor and timing chain issues.
Is Polo Comfortline a good car?
Polo Is Great
Great experience, there is no vehicle replacement of this vehicle in this range, good comfort, build quality is amazing, stability is perfect to drive for high speed without ESP. It is a great vehicle as a premium range.
Is a Volkswagen Polo a reliable car?
The Polo's Reliability has been questionable. In its 2021 reliability survey, What Car? ranked the Volkswagen Polo second-worst for small cars, above only the Ford Fiesta, and the eighth-worst reliable new car on sale.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Volkswagen Polo 1.6 comfortline years
We have researched Volkswagen problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Volkswagen Polo 1.6 comfortline cars and compiled the top 1 most problematic Volkswagen Polo 1.6 comfortline model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Volkswagen Polo 1.6 comfortline model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Volkswagen Polo 1.6 comfortline years
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Volkswagen Polo 1.6 comfortline car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Volkswagen Polo 1.6 comfortline , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Volkswagen Polo 1.6 comfortline vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Polo 1.6 comfortline model years
A total of 1 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Polo 1.6 comfortline model years
There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 1 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Volkswagen Polo 1.6 comfortline . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Volkswagen Polo 1.6 comfortline vehicles.
List of Volkswagen Polo 1.6 comfortline complaints
Volkswagen Polo 1.6 comfortline 2011
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-25
- Date Complaint: 2017-03-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: AAVZZZ6RZBU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I BOUGHT A VW POLO 1.6 COMFORTLINE, 2011 MODEL FROM THE BENONI DEALERSHIP. REGISTRATION NUMBER: BF66MWGP. THIS VEHICLE WAS FINANCED THROUGH STANDARD BANK INITIALLY BUT WAS PAID IN FULL AND HAD ONLY HAD 84598KMS ON THE CLOCK AT THE TIME OF MY ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH A SERVICE PLAN/ MAINTENANCE PLAN AND WAP. THE VEHICLE HAD RECENTLY BEEN IN FOR ITS LAST SERVICE AT THE VW KRUGERSDORP SERVICE CENTRE. THIS VEHICLE WAS 5 YEARS OLD WITH A FULL SERVICE HISTORY DONE ONLY BY A VW DEALERSHIP. ON THE 24TH AUGUST 2016, I WENT OUT FOR THE EVENING AND ON MY WAY HOME THE MORNING OF THE 25TH AUGUST 2016, I HAD AN ACCIDENT AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OFF THE ROAD INTO AN OPEN VELD WITH LOTS OF ROCKS AND BUILDING RUBBLE. THE ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE ABOUT 800M FROM THE LARATONG HOSPITAL WHICH IS ON THE R41 ROAD OR BETTER KNOWN AS MAIN REEF ROAD. I WAS TRAVELLING TOWARDS RANDFONTEIN FROM ROODEPOORT; MY DESTINATION WAS HOME, 37 KINGFISHER AVE, HELIKONPARK, RANDFONTEIN. AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY HELP 24 WITH INSTRUCTION FROM OUTSURANCE AND I WAS TAKEN TO KRUGERSDORP PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. A FEW DAYS LATER I WAS TOLD THERE WOULD BE AN INVESTIGATION DONE BY MY INSURER. LIDSAY SAKER KRUGERSDORP SENT VW TECHNICIANS TO THE VEHICLE AT SMD TO ENQUIRE ABOUT THE AIR BAGS THAT DID NOT DEPLOY, THEY WERE THERE TWICE ACCORDING TO DIA THE OWNER OF SMD. MY VEHICLE WAS WRITTEN OFF BY OUTSURANCE, POLICY NO: OT15615678 AND CLAIM NO 141983078. THE ACCIDENT REPORT NUMBER IS AR 78/08/216 AND IS AT KAGISO SAPS. THE REASON FOR MY LETTER ON THIS SITE, IS THAT EVEN THOUGH THE CAR HAD ROLLED, NONE OF THE AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED IN THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A DIAGNOSTIC PROTOCOL DATED 14.09.2016, FAULT FINDING REPORT AT VW KRUGERSDORP CONFIRMING FAULT. THERE'S ENOUGH EVIDENCE IN THIS MATTER TO PROVE FAULTY AIRBAGS. TAKATA REPORTED ON FAULTY AIRBAGS. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS MATTER.
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