VW Polo - VW Polo 2002-2005 review - rich1608

Hello

There's a possibility I might get to buy a 52-plate VW Polo that has been in my family from new. I went to look for the relevant HJ review but for some reason the 2002-2005 Polo is the one version which doesn't appear to have one. Have I missed something or did this version get missed? Thanks.

VW Polo - VW Polo 2002-2005 review - badbusdriver

That isn't the only Polo which doesn't have a review. The Polo has been around since 1975 and the one you are thinking about is the 4th generation!

But I'm really not sure how useful a review would be in deciding whether to buy a 20+ year old car?. Condition and MOT history are the things which are important, and the fact that it has been family owned since new. 1.4 petrol best overall for reliability, but under the circumstances I wouldn't turn my nose up at any others assuming price, condition/MOT history isn't off-putting.

VW Polo - VW Polo 2002-2005 review - Xileno

The model that came out in 2005 seems to be mainly a facelift so that review should give you some useful info: www.honestjohn.co.uk/volkswagen/polo/2005/

VW Polo - VW Polo 2002-2005 review - badbusdriver

That isn't the only Polo which doesn't have a review. The Polo has been around since 1975 and the one you are thinking about is the 4th generation!

But I'm really not sure how useful a review would be in deciding whether to buy a 20+ year old car?. Condition and MOT history are the things which are important, and the fact that it has been family owned since new. 1.4 petrol best overall for reliability, but under the circumstances I wouldn't turn my nose up at any others assuming price, condition/MOT history isn't off-putting.

Just had a look and while you are correct in "yours" being missing (3rd gen is there), bear in mind the 2005-2009 Polo is just a mildly facelifted version (mechanically, they are the same) of what you are looking at, so it will still apply.

VW Polo - VW Polo 2002-2005 review - elekie&a/c doctor
The only issue to be concerned about with these , is that if it has the 3 cylinder engine, either 6 or 12 valve . They are notorious for worn timing chains that cause running problems.
VW Polo - VW Polo 2002-2005 review - Orb>>.

Google is your friend...

www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/polo/36817/volksw...o

www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/volkswagen/polo/po...o-[9n]-2001-2005/

others available

VW Polo - VW Polo 2002-2005 review - Adampr

Parkers lumps this one and the next together as 2002-09, so reasonable to do the same with the review here

www.parkers.co.uk/volkswagen/polo/hatchback-2002/u.../

VW Polo - VW Polo 2002-2005 review - rich1608

Thanks for your replies. If the car becomes available I will check all the important things listed in the reviews.