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Volkswagen Polo Towing Capacity

Up to

1200kg
Volkswagen Polo
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The towing capacity of the Volkswagen Polo supports up to 1200kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van, SUV or 4x4, be sure to check with the manufacturer or your owner's manual to ensure your Volkswagen Polo matches the example listed here.

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Volkswagen Polo braked* towing capacity

Year Braked capacity from Braked capacity to
2026 1000kg 1200kg
2025 1000kg 1200kg
2024 1000kg 1200kg
2023 1000kg 1200kg
2022 1000kg 1200kg
2021 1000kg 1200kg
2020 1000kg 1200kg
2019 1000kg 1100kg
2018 1000kg 1100kg
2017 1000kg 1100kg
2016 1000kg 1100kg
2015 1000kg 1100kg
2014 1000kg 1200kg
2013 1000kg 1200kg
2012 1000kg 1200kg
2011 1000kg 1200kg
2010 800kg 1200kg
2009 800kg 1200kg
2008 800kg 1200kg
2007 800kg 1200kg
2006 800kg 1200kg
2005 0kg 1000kg
2004 0kg 1000kg
2003 1000kg 1000kg
2002 1000kg 1000kg
2001 800kg 800kg
2000 800kg 800kg
1999 800kg 800kg
1998 800kg 800kg
1997 800kg 800kg
1996 800kg 800kg

* Requires braking on both wheels on at least one axle of the towed load.