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    Volkswagen Polo 2017: What are the common issues with the 81TSI?

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    Which are some of the more common problems with Volkswagen Polo 81TSI manual hatchback Comfortline 1.2-litre? Are there issues with the timing belt or chain or not enough boot space with seats erect or folded? What are the pros of owning one?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    13 January 2017
    Graham Smith

    The zippy performance and handling is one of the great attractions of the Polo, it handles like a go-kart. The boot is small with the seats up, but it’s a small car and something you really have to live with. By buying a manual you avoid the issues that have plagued the DSG dual-clutch auto. The 1.2-litre engine has a timing belt, which means it needs to be changed every 105,000 km or seven years, whichever comes first.

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