Volkswagen Polo 5

The Volkswagen Polo V (Typ 6R) was introduced in the spring of 2009. The small car has grown well. At 3.97 meters long, it is only 5 centimeters shorter than the Golf III, but offers more comfort and safety at comparable dimensions. Polo is in a sense the new Golf.

Review

The Volkswagen Polo V (Typ 6R) was introduced in the spring of 2009. The small car has grown well. At 3.97 meters long, it is only 5 centimeters shorter than the Golf III, but offers more comfort and safety at comparable dimensions. Polo is in a sense the new Golf.

The choice was offered two body types, 9 engines of different power levels, two versions of gearboxes, three trim levels and countless additional options.

The car in the configuration Comfortline is equipped with the most generous and looks more worthwhile. Among other things, it is equipped with air conditioning and a central lock with remote control.

The basic equipment of Trendline included: ABS / ESP, power steering, central lock, electric windows, CD player. Air conditioning is missing. Hard plastic, cheap felt carpet and simple upholstery fabrics give a clear idea of the difference in quality compared to Golf.

Engines

For urban residents, a cheerful 3-cylinder 1.2-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 60 and 70 liters will be enough. with. However, you should not expect phenomenal efficiency from it when the car is fully loaded or when driving at a high pace - miracles do not happen! 4-cylinder 1.4-liter engine is more balanced and consumes only a little more fuel. The turbocharged 1. 2 TSI could shock the problems with the timing system chain drive after 20,000 km of run. The production defect led to the stretching of the chain, which was expressed by the appearance of extraneous noise during a cold start and the tanning of the control lamp of the engine malfunction. The cost of a new set of 13-25 thousand rubles. A similar disadvantage had atmospheric 1. 2 (15 000 rubles for a set of drive timing system). Another problem 1.2 TSI concerns the turbocharger in cars assembled between 2010 and 2012: a faulty boost pressure regulator resulted in power loss. Volkswagen recalled the affected vehicles in March 2012. The strong and fuel-efficient 1.2 TSI was only available in the Comfortline trim. Different things are with diesel units: rational eco-version BlueMotion with 90-horsepower TDI and 1. 6 TDI with a capacity of 75 hp are tied to the basic equipment Trendline. The main rule when choosing a TDI is to wind at least 10,000 km per year. Volkswagen claims a resource for a 150,000 km particulate filter. In addition to the 1.6 TDI, a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbodiesel was also available. Both units have a belt drive timing system (about 20 000 rubles per set).

Transmissions

In a pair of engines offered 5-speed mechanics or 7-band robot DSG. Only the initial engines of 1.2 liters (gasoline atmospheric and turbodiesel) were paired exclusively with a manual transmission.

The clutch of the manual transmission usually runs over 150-200 thousand km. For a new set will ask at least 10-15 thousand rubles, and for work in the service - about 5000 rubles. In diesel versions, a two-mass flywheel (more than 40,000 rubles for an analogue) may require attention.

In the automated boxes DSG7 (DQ200) often prematurely wear out the grip after 100,000 km. The cost of updating will be 50-70 thousand rubles.

There were problems with mechatronics (40-70 thousand rubles). Usually there was a crack in the area of the hydro accumulator. A more modernized and reliable version appeared in 2014.

Sometimes I let down a fork (about 20,000 rubles with work). It was finalized in 2015.

Walking

From time to time, wear of steering rods is detected, which is often associated with frequent and rough contacts of the front wheels with curbs.

Front shock absorbers (from 3000 rubles per analog) could get tired to 80-120 thousand km of mileage. The bearings and bearings of shock absorbers could be worn along the way.

Rear depreciation racks serve longer (from 2000 rubles per analog).

Ball supports (2-3 thousand rubles) go over 100-150 thousand km.

A little earlier, the silent blocks of the front levers are handed over (from 500-900 rubles for an analog).

The back beam's Silent Blocks are almost eternal.

A typical problem of adult specimens is cracked anthers of the SRUS. The leaky anther accelerates the wear of the ShRUS (10-30 thousand rubles for an analogue of the external hinge).

Other problems and malfunctions

The recline handle of the seat back with frequent use acquires scuffles already to 80-100 thousand km.

Especially carefully inspect the silencer (5-15 thousand rubles). During frequent trips over short distances, condensate and exhaust residues accumulate inside. This mixture forms an acid that eats the muffler from the inside out.

Over time, the locks of the doors and the trunk lid fail (from 2000 rubles for an analogue).

After 100-150 thousand km can make noise or fail the motor heater (from 4000 rubles for an analog).

After 7-10 years of operation, the windows had to be repaired - the cable (most often the driver's door) broke. The mechanism in the collection is available for 5-8 thousand rubles. You can save money by choosing and replacing a cable.

Engines

• 2 TSI could shock problems with the chain drive of the timing engine after 20,000 km of run.
• The production defect led to the stretching of the chain, which was expressed by the appearance of extraneous noise during a cold start and the tanning of the control lamp of the engine malfunction. The cost of a new set of 13-25 thousand rubles.
• TSI 2 concerns the turbocharger in cars assembled between 2010 and 2012: a faulty boost pressure regulator resulted in power loss.
• Among the common problems of turbo diesel engines, it is possible to note failures in the operation of the UGR valve after 100-150 thousand km of run.
• 2 TSI and free of chain drive and turbocharger problems.
• Motorists recommend periodically remove the pallet, to monitor the condition of the oil intake and its cleaning.

Transmissions

• There were problems with mechatronics (40-70 thousand rubles).
• Usually there was a crack in the area of the hydro accumulator.

Walking

• From time to time, wear of steering rods is detected, which is often associated with frequent and rough contacts of the front wheels with curbs.
• The bearings and bearings of shock absorbers could be worn along the way.
• A typical problem of adult specimens is cracked anthers of the SRUS.
• The leaky anther accelerates the wear of the ShRUS (10-30 thousand rubles for an analogue of the external hinge).

Other problems and malfunctions

• The recline handle of the seat back with frequent use acquires scuffles already to 80-100 thousand km.
• After 7-10 years of operation, the windows had to be repaired - the cable (most often the driver's door) broke. The mechanism in the collection is available for 5-8 thousand rubles.

Volkswagen Polo is one of the best among modern small cars. But a number of defects and problems of the engines 1.2 and 1.2 TSI with a timing system chain cloud the positive image.

• The Volkswagen Polo V (Typ 6R) was introduced in spring 2009. The small car has grown well.
• Engines: 2 TSI could shock problems with the chain drive of the timing system after 20,000 km of run.
• Transmissions: There were problems with mechatronics (40-70 thousand rubles).
• Driving: From time to time, the wear of steering rods is detected, which is often associated with frequent and rough contacts of the front wheels with curbs.
• Other problems and malfunctions: The recline handle of the seat back with frequent use acquires scuffles already to 80-100 thousand km.

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