What should I look out for when buying a 2007 Volkswagen Polo?

We have been offered a 2007 automatic petrol Polo with 9000 miles by a Volkswagen main dealer with a year's warranty. Are there any pitfalls of which we should be aware?

Asked on 21 July 2010 by richardofrushall

Answered by Honest John
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