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Volkswagen Polo VI faults

3 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
4.5/5

3 known faults

1.0 MPI 65

  1. Multimedia screen and electronics bugs

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Owners report screens that flicker or stay stuck (permanent night mode on the main screen and on the Active Info Display, despite several updates), as well as numerous warning lights. The recommended remedy is a diagnosis, a reset and an update at Volkswagen. These are testimonies, with no frequency statistics.

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Rear left seat belt that can release (2018 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Revealed by the Finnish magazine Tekniikan Maailma: during a sudden lane change with five occupants, the centre belt buckle can press the rear left buckle button and unlatch it. Volkswagen recalled around 219,000 Polos in Europe in 2018 to fit, free of charge, a redesigned locking device.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.0 MPI 80

  1. Multimedia screen and electronics bugs

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Owners report screens that flicker or stay stuck (permanent night mode on the main screen and on the Active Info Display, despite several updates), as well as numerous warning lights. The recommended remedy is a diagnosis, a reset and an update at Volkswagen. These are testimonies, with no frequency statistics.

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Rear left seat belt that can release (2018 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Revealed by the Finnish magazine Tekniikan Maailma: during a sudden lane change with five occupants, the centre belt buckle can press the rear left buckle button and unlatch it. Volkswagen recalled around 219,000 Polos in Europe in 2018 to fit, free of charge, a redesigned locking device.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.0 TSI 95

  1. Multimedia screen and electronics bugs

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Owners report screens that flicker or stay stuck (permanent night mode on the main screen and on the Active Info Display, despite several updates), as well as numerous warning lights. The recommended remedy is a diagnosis, a reset and an update at Volkswagen. These are testimonies, with no frequency statistics.

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Rear left seat belt that can release (2018 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Revealed by the Finnish magazine Tekniikan Maailma: during a sudden lane change with five occupants, the centre belt buckle can press the rear left buckle button and unlatch it. Volkswagen recalled around 219,000 Polos in Europe in 2018 to fit, free of charge, a redesigned locking device.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.0 TSI 95 DSG7

  1. Jerking and failures of the DSG7 automatic gearbox

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The dry-clutch dual-clutch DSG7 gearbox (DQ200), fitted to most automatic Polos including the 1.0 TSI, can shudder and hesitate when pulling away or at low speed before engaging the gear. An owner of a 2017 Polo VI 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7 reports a faulty gearbox covered by Volkswagen. A manual gearbox in good condition is advised; a DSG7 should only be bought after a long test drive in town without jerking or warning messages.

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Multimedia screen and electronics bugs

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Owners report screens that flicker or stay stuck (permanent night mode on the main screen and on the Active Info Display, despite several updates), as well as numerous warning lights. The recommended remedy is a diagnosis, a reset and an update at Volkswagen. These are testimonies, with no frequency statistics.

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Rear left seat belt that can release (2018 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Revealed by the Finnish magazine Tekniikan Maailma: during a sudden lane change with five occupants, the centre belt buckle can press the rear left buckle button and unlatch it. Volkswagen recalled around 219,000 Polos in Europe in 2018 to fit, free of charge, a redesigned locking device.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.0 TSI 115

  1. Jerking and failures of the DSG7 automatic gearbox

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The dry-clutch dual-clutch DSG7 gearbox (DQ200), fitted to most automatic Polos including the 1.0 TSI, can shudder and hesitate when pulling away or at low speed before engaging the gear. An owner of a 2017 Polo VI 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7 reports a faulty gearbox covered by Volkswagen. A manual gearbox in good condition is advised; a DSG7 should only be bought after a long test drive in town without jerking or warning messages.

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Multimedia screen and electronics bugs

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Owners report screens that flicker or stay stuck (permanent night mode on the main screen and on the Active Info Display, despite several updates), as well as numerous warning lights. The recommended remedy is a diagnosis, a reset and an update at Volkswagen. These are testimonies, with no frequency statistics.

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Rear left seat belt that can release (2018 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Revealed by the Finnish magazine Tekniikan Maailma: during a sudden lane change with five occupants, the centre belt buckle can press the rear left buckle button and unlatch it. Volkswagen recalled around 219,000 Polos in Europe in 2018 to fit, free of charge, a redesigned locking device.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.0 TSI 110 DSG7

  1. Jerking and failures of the DSG7 automatic gearbox

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The dry-clutch dual-clutch DSG7 gearbox (DQ200), fitted to most automatic Polos including the 1.0 TSI, can shudder and hesitate when pulling away or at low speed before engaging the gear. An owner of a 2017 Polo VI 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7 reports a faulty gearbox covered by Volkswagen. A manual gearbox in good condition is advised; a DSG7 should only be bought after a long test drive in town without jerking or warning messages.

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Multimedia screen and electronics bugs

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Owners report screens that flicker or stay stuck (permanent night mode on the main screen and on the Active Info Display, despite several updates), as well as numerous warning lights. The recommended remedy is a diagnosis, a reset and an update at Volkswagen. These are testimonies, with no frequency statistics.

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Rear left seat belt that can release (2018 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Revealed by the Finnish magazine Tekniikan Maailma: during a sudden lane change with five occupants, the centre belt buckle can press the rear left buckle button and unlatch it. Volkswagen recalled around 219,000 Polos in Europe in 2018 to fit, free of charge, a redesigned locking device.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.6 TDI 80

  1. Multimedia screen and electronics bugs

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Owners report screens that flicker or stay stuck (permanent night mode on the main screen and on the Active Info Display, despite several updates), as well as numerous warning lights. The recommended remedy is a diagnosis, a reset and an update at Volkswagen. These are testimonies, with no frequency statistics.

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Rear left seat belt that can release (2018 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Revealed by the Finnish magazine Tekniikan Maailma: during a sudden lane change with five occupants, the centre belt buckle can press the rear left buckle button and unlatch it. Volkswagen recalled around 219,000 Polos in Europe in 2018 to fit, free of charge, a redesigned locking device.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.6 TDI 95

  1. Jerking and failures of the DSG7 automatic gearbox

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The dry-clutch dual-clutch DSG7 gearbox (DQ200), fitted to most automatic Polos including the 1.0 TSI, can shudder and hesitate when pulling away or at low speed before engaging the gear. An owner of a 2017 Polo VI 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7 reports a faulty gearbox covered by Volkswagen. A manual gearbox in good condition is advised; a DSG7 should only be bought after a long test drive in town without jerking or warning messages.

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Multimedia screen and electronics bugs

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Owners report screens that flicker or stay stuck (permanent night mode on the main screen and on the Active Info Display, despite several updates), as well as numerous warning lights. The recommended remedy is a diagnosis, a reset and an update at Volkswagen. These are testimonies, with no frequency statistics.

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Rear left seat belt that can release (2018 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Revealed by the Finnish magazine Tekniikan Maailma: during a sudden lane change with five occupants, the centre belt buckle can press the rear left buckle button and unlatch it. Volkswagen recalled around 219,000 Polos in Europe in 2018 to fit, free of charge, a redesigned locking device.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

GTI 200 DSG6

  1. Multimedia screen and electronics bugs

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Owners report screens that flicker or stay stuck (permanent night mode on the main screen and on the Active Info Display, despite several updates), as well as numerous warning lights. The recommended remedy is a diagnosis, a reset and an update at Volkswagen. These are testimonies, with no frequency statistics.

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Rear left seat belt that can release (2018 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Revealed by the Finnish magazine Tekniikan Maailma: during a sudden lane change with five occupants, the centre belt buckle can press the rear left buckle button and unlatch it. Volkswagen recalled around 219,000 Polos in Europe in 2018 to fit, free of charge, a redesigned locking device.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

GTI 207 DSG7

  1. Jerking and failures of the DSG7 automatic gearbox

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The dry-clutch dual-clutch DSG7 gearbox (DQ200), fitted to most automatic Polos including the 1.0 TSI, can shudder and hesitate when pulling away or at low speed before engaging the gear. An owner of a 2017 Polo VI 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7 reports a faulty gearbox covered by Volkswagen. A manual gearbox in good condition is advised; a DSG7 should only be bought after a long test drive in town without jerking or warning messages.

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Multimedia screen and electronics bugs

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Owners report screens that flicker or stay stuck (permanent night mode on the main screen and on the Active Info Display, despite several updates), as well as numerous warning lights. The recommended remedy is a diagnosis, a reset and an update at Volkswagen. These are testimonies, with no frequency statistics.

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Rear left seat belt that can release (2018 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Revealed by the Finnish magazine Tekniikan Maailma: during a sudden lane change with five occupants, the centre belt buckle can press the rear left buckle button and unlatch it. Volkswagen recalled around 219,000 Polos in Europe in 2018 to fit, free of charge, a redesigned locking device.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 65, 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 95 DSG7, 1.0 TSI 115, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95, GTI 200 DSG6, GTI 207 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Price and diagnose repairs

Read fault codes

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Parts and maintenance

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