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VW Polo With Rot Hole

VW Polo With Rot Hole
VW Polo With Rot Hole

VW Polo With Rot Hole

VW Polo Gets MOT Cleared After Rust Repair to Door Sill

Recently, a Volkswagen Polo was brought into our Halifax garage for a MOT test. This is not out of the ordinary, given the Polo is a well-liked small car in the UK. A terrible surprise we discovered during the inspection—a rust hole in the door sill—was what set this one apart. Rust can destroy any car, and in this case, it was severe enough to be a serious issue.

Rust: The Enemy

Because of our sometimes rainy and salty roads in the UK, rust is a prevalent issue, especially for older cars. The door sill is one of those places that can suffer from inadequate protection because it is low to the ground and exposed to the weather. The owner of this Polo was totally ignorant of the issue, but during the test, we were able to identify it immediately.

The Solution: Repair the Sill to Pass the MOT

If rust is found in a structural location or within thirty centimetres of vital components, such as seatbelt mounts, it may fail a motor overrun. The rust hole on the sill of the Polo in this instance was a structural problem that required attention. The owner gave us the all-clear to proceed with the repair after we explained the circumstances.

We ensured that the car’s structural integrity was restored by cutting out the rusted area and welding in a new piece of metal. After the repair was satisfactory, we undercoated the region to keep rust assaults from happening again. We retested the Polo after fixing the sill, and it passed the MOT with no problems at all.

A Synopsis of VW Polo History- VW Polo With Rot Hole

Since the middle of the 1970s, the Volkswagen Polo has been a dependable presence on UK roads. Originally introduced in 1975 as a compact, useful vehicle ideal for commuting, it has come to represent dependability and effectiveness. Because of its small size and fuel efficiency, the Polo soon gained popularity in Britain—perfect for our congested streets and expensive fuel.

The Polo has evolved over time from a straightforward, no-frills automobile to a modern car with an abundance of safety features and cutting-edge technology, all while keeping its core identity as a useful, daily runabout. The modern models are far different from the older ones that didn’t even have radios, with features like computerised dashboards and sophisticated driver aid systems.

Locally, the Polo has become a familiar sight in Halifax and across West Yorkshire. Younger drivers or small families who want a dependable, affordable car that can fit through our tight streets and handle the difficult parking situations we frequently see in the city frequently own it. Many of our customers visit us frequently at the garage for everything from simple services to the occasional significant repair—like repairing a rusty sill—because the automobile and its parts are reasonably priced.

VW Polo With Rot Hole
VW Polo With Rot Hole
Final Reflections

One of those things you just can’t ignore is rust, especially if you want to maintain your vehicle safe and roadworthy. The good news is that rust problems don’t always mean the end of the road, as seen in this instance with the VW Polo. A prompt, efficient repair can save your bacon and help you pass that crucial MOT.

Therefore, don’t wait until it’s too late if your Polo or any other vehicle needs a service or MOT or if you see any minor rust forming. Before it becomes worse, have it examined and resolved!

Repair or MOT required? VW Polo With Rot Hole

Visit our Halifax garage, Pellon Autocentre, Halifax, UK ; we have the know-how to maintain the best possible condition for your Polo or any other car!

 

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VW Polo Performance Problem

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VW Polo Performance Problem

VW Polo Performance Problem
VW Polo Performance Problem

VW Polo Performance Problem

So, after the school summer holidays have finished,. Fortunately, then we start to get busier in the garage repair side of the business. Happily, the tyre side starts to pick up nearer November, with the approaching winter.

Like many other garages, we try to plan our work schedules. Booking the various car repair jobs accordingly.

One particular day last week

We were fully booked and very busy. Subsequently, a breakdown truck turned up on the forecourt with a black Volkswagen Passat on the back. Firstly, the car looked to have had a small front-end shunt. Because the front wheel was sticking out at an angle. The VW Passat was a 2009 TDi, and the car had been bumped when parked up in the local supermarket.

We pulled the VW off the trailer and pushed it onto a ramp. We soon discovered that the front wheel had been hit and had completely bent the steering arm. This totally disabled the car from being driven. The remedy was easy; a new steering arm was fitted, and the car was given a laser Wheel Alignment to correct and re-set the steering. The owner picked up his car and went home happy.

The next car with an engine problem: VW Polo Performance Problem

We were not so lucky with the next car that was booked in for the engine shuddering and banging. The car was a 2002 VW Polo 1.4 TDi. It belonged to a friend of the family’s son, who had just passed his driving test.

The VW Polo had been left with us, and we took the car out for a road test to try to find out what the problem was. The first thing that we noticed was that the clutch had gone, but there were other things going on at the same time; it was a mix-match of problems. Since the customer had great faith in us, we decided to fix the clutch first. We removed the clutch housing and found that the clutch had indeed gone.

After replacing the clutch, the VW Polo did go a little better, but the engine was definitely not right; it was shuddering and juddering.

The VW Polo Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) had to be checked out.

The MAF sensor is the instrument that checks the temperature and the weight of the air that is entering the VW Polo engine. This information is then sent to the on-board computer, which calculates the correct amount of fuel that the engine requires to operate.

The sensor works by measuring the current that is required to check the temperature while the air blows past. The MAF will start to clog up with dirt and other particles over time, and this blockage is the thing that can cause your engine to have problems. The symptoms are exactly what were related to this problem. Poor starting; the engine would not run properly and would not accelerate, especially up hills.

Clean MAF sensor: VW Polo Performance Problem

Some people say that if you can clean the MAF sensor at regular intervals, then these problems would not arise, but we have always found that we have had to replace the part. Importantly, we also fitted a new air filter, and the VW Polo was a different car. It was road tested, and the change of the MAF sensor revitalised the car, returning it to normal engine functions.

We also noticed that the steering had a knocking noise: VW Polo Performance Problem

and a vibration, and on inspection, we found that the car also needed a front arm rear bush. We fitted this new bush and adjusted the wheel alignment. Here at Pellonautocentre we can repair all makes and types of cars.

It was an expensive day for the customer, but you would be surprised at how many of our customers drive their cars until it drop to pieces. Nothing new there?

Just a few problems that we can get: in a busy garage.

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