As a testament to how solidly-engineered the Polo Mk5 is, there have been no recalls issued for it so far – compared to three for the generation before. However, the issues we’ve mentioned ...

Despite its premium status, the Polo never excelled in our Driver Power satisfaction surveys. In 2016, it failed to get into the top 150; in 2017 it managed 59th. The only impressive rating was ...

Used prices have dropped below the £2,000 mark, which is good value for a Volkswagen Polo. Excellent build quality should ensure that a 2009 or 2010 Polo has aged better than a Fiesta or Corsa ...