Volkswagen Polo Mk4

The Volkswagen Polo Mk4 is the fourth generation of the Volkswagen Polo supermini car produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen. It was marketed from early 2002 to 2010 in most countries where Volkswagen manufactured except Argentina and the USA. It was manufactured in South Africa until 2017, where it was sold as the Polo Vivo. The Mk4 replaced the Volkswagen Polo Mk3, while the Polo Vivo replaced the Citi Golf. In 2018, the Mk4 was replaced by the Mk5 Polo Vivo in South Africa. In Brazil, it was manufactured until 2015, receiving a second facelift called 9N4. The Mk5 was skipped in Brazil; after a brief hiatus it was replaced by the Polo Mk6 in 2017.

Technical data
Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Production	From 2002
Body type	Hatchback

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (from registration data). 14 variants.

Engine variants for Volkswagen Polo Mk4
Engine	Fuel	Transmission	Top speed	Economy	Model year
1.0 l · 3-cyl	–	–	186 km/h	–	–
1.0 l · 4-cyl	–	–	147 km/h	–	–
1.2 l · 3-cyl	–	–	165 km/h	–	–
1.2 l · 3-cyl	–	–	161 km/h	–	–
1.2 l · 4-cyl	–	–	186 km/h	–	–
1.3 l · 4-cyl	–	–	154 km/h	–	–
1.4 l · 4-cyl	–	–	175 km/h	–	–
1.4 l · 3-cyl	–	–	179 km/h	–	–
1.4 l · 4-cyl	–	–	180 km/h	–	–
1.5 l · 4-cyl	–	–	216 km/h	–	–
1.6 l · 4-cyl	–	–	183 km/h	–	–
1.8 l · 4-cyl	–	–	231 km/h	–	–
1.9 l · 4-cyl	–	–	195 km/h	–	–
2.0 l · 4-cyl	–	–	238 km/h	–	–

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Generations

← Predecessor: Volkswagen Polo Playa Successor: Volkswagen Polo Mk5 →

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 59% of Volkswagen Polo Mk4s pass their MOT test first time, based on 134,282 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Volkswagen Polo Mk4 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.