Hi all, how about a reliability survey. Would be good to see some replies. Good or bad your Polo ?

Have a 77TSI 2011 Comfortline + sport pack, still love this car & intend to keep her for another 10 years, so looking after.
Goes faster & handles better than my skill to push to max, & keep my licence.!
The engine still goes like new (no chain or tensioner issues like they say.) Maybe I'm lucky.
Has ECU upgrade since early, so I usually use 98 RON fuel, goes better, cost diff minimal in the scheme of things.
I use good local mechanic with VW experience, not the stealer.!
Always use proper spec oil in regular change 1 year interval. Now doing at 1.5 year, doing less miles.

Have been riding bicycle how for many trips lately, gets me fitter & fun too.
If you drive a VW, & get a bicycle, get one of equivalent quality, is worth it. Don't buy cheap rubbish. $1-2k or so OK.

However, here a the faults I have had in now 9 years

Worst fault= ESP warning multiple fail, fixed now by cleaning the sensor rings properly, replaced both rear sensors, probably unnecessarily.

Broken mirror control at 5 yrs, got replacement <$10 from aliexpress, better quality than original, easy to replace.

Headlining fell down at 9 years (grrr), $300 for new at specialist, good job = better than new. They think original glue designed for cold climate, not handle the heat in Darwin.

LCD display on radio RCD310 has failed just recently , gone dark, can just read. Have ordered $100 chinese replacement 2DIN with proper colour touch screen & rear camera. I'll let you all know how it goes ??

Rear suspension bump stops are badly perished (though not critical component), to replace at 10 year service. About $100
At 10 years service I will pressure flush & replace coolant, though not in service schedule, but I think necessary !

Cheers all, & happy covit times , at least in Darwin
PS: Toghh sht vics - comply & stay home.