Are Volkswagen Fox reliable?

Are Volkswagen Fox reliable?

Reliability & safety Despite the low-cost appearance of the cabin, it feels robustly built and there have been no major buyer complaints. Many of the Fox’s parts and electrical components are based on the larger Volkswagen Polo of the time, and has proved generally reliable.

Are old VW Polos reliable?

Is a used Volkswagen Polo hatchback reliable? Unfortunately, the Polo isn’t the most reliable of cars, according to our latest What Car? Reliability Survey. The Polo came in 17th place out of a class of 25, with owners citing problems with the air conditioning, engine start/stop system and infotainment screen.

How many miles will a VW Fox do?

Performance

Does a Volkswagen Fox have a Cambelt?

The 1.2 3-cylinder is chain cam; the 1.4 is belt cam. 1.4 belts snap regularly because the timing belt tensioner pulley is plastic and fails. What are the signs that I need the alternator in my Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI replaced?

Are VW Polo expensive to maintain?

Volkswagen’s Polo emerged as the cheapest hatchback to maintain when WhoCanFixMyCar analysed more than 300,000 data points to discover the facts behind cost-effective car ownership. WhoCanFixMyCar found that when looking at the most common repair jobs, the Volkswagen Polo had the lowest average repair cost of £214.05.

When was the last year the Polo Series 2 was made?

The last full year of pre-facelifted Series 2 Polo production was 1989. All models gained tinted glass, while the Fox name was introduced on the entry-level Polo hatchback. Trimmed as the coupé version, it replaced the Polo ‘Standard’.

When did the VW Polo 1043cc come out?

All Polo 1043cc models were fitted with a three-way Euro catalytic converter, which cut emissions from the engine. Trim was as the C-spec cars. In March 1990, VW Motoring magazine published first details and an artist’s impression of what the ‘new Polo’ was to look like.

How much does a VW Polo driver cost?

VW also chose to expand on the Formel E fuel economy system first introduced on the run-out Series 1 Polo LX. Powered by the 1093cc high-compression engine, it needed an exclusive diet of four-star petrol to develop its 49bhp and had a wide-ratio 3+E gearbox and fuel consumption indicator. At the UK launch the C model cost £3,799.

When did the special edition polo Ranger come out?

Range-topper: special edition Polo Ranger moved up to the top of the Polo hatchback tree in 1987 and gained ‘Zolder’ alloy wheels in the move upmarket 1988 was a quiet year for the now seven year-old Series 2.

Are Volkswagen Fox reliable? Reliability & safety Despite the low-cost appearance of the cabin, it feels robustly built and there have been no major buyer complaints. Many of the Fox’s parts and electrical components are based on the larger Volkswagen Polo of the time, and has proved generally reliable. Are old VW Polos reliable? Is…