Volkswagen Polo 6R/6C — Reliability

6R/6C 2009–2014 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine EA111 1.2 3-cyl MPI (6V: AWY/BMD/BBM/CHFA; 12V: AZQ/BME/BZG/CGPA/CGPB/CJLB) — 75/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 4

Engine in this model

ACCEPTABLE 75

EA111 1.2 3-cyl MPI (6V: AWY/BMD/BBM/CHFA; 12V: AZQ/BME/BZG/CGPA/CGPB/CJLB)

1.2 6V / 12V MPI I3

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure (chain can jump) EA111 1.2 3-cyl MPI (6V: AWY/BMD/BBM/CHFA; 12V: AZQ/BME/BZG/CGPA/CGPB/CJLB) high 50,000 km
Burnt valves and cylinder head damage (loss of compression) EA111 1.2 3-cyl MPI (6V: AWY/BMD/BBM/CHFA; 12V: AZQ/BME/BZG/CGPA/CGPB/CJLB) moderate 100,000 km
Ignition coil failure EA111 1.2 3-cyl MPI (6V: AWY/BMD/BBM/CHFA; 12V: AZQ/BME/BZG/CGPA/CGPB/CJLB) minor —
Dirty throttle body or crankcase ventilation (unstable idle) EA111 1.2 3-cyl MPI (6V: AWY/BMD/BBM/CHFA; 12V: AZQ/BME/BZG/CGPA/CGPB/CJLB) minor —