This is my 1998 6N Daily Driver.

 

It's a poverty-spec model - Fitted with a 1.0L engine, and three option extras: Passenger Airbag, Driver Airbag, and Power Steering.

 

The car is in good shape mechanically, cosmetically there are some issues, but there is minimal rust. The interior is tidy, and entirely original.

 

I hope to be able to post some more pictures as I modify the car slightly.

Update 1:

 

I have managed to source an original Sony CD Player (CDX-4160RDS) to install in the car which shall be replacing the original Sony Cassette Player (XR-3759).

 

Getting this to work was simple, it only required the re-positioning of some wires in the loom adapter, and an ISO-DIN Aerial adapter (Care of Halfords).

 

I am going to keep the original radio just in case I ever decide to revert the car to its stock form.

Update 2:

 

I decided that my wheels needed respraying as twenty two years had started to take its toll. There were some large rust patches as well as generous coating of surface rust.

 

I started by sanding down the wheels to remove any rust from the wheels, as well as any other imperfections.

 

I then cleaned the wheel with white spirit and masked up the tyres (although not too carefully as it was booked in for a new set the following week).

 

I started by spraying three coats of grey primer, followed by four coats of silver, and finally two coats of clear lacquer.

 

It came out a lot better than I had expected, and will look a lot better once the new tyres are on it.

Update 3:

 

Having had a look in the launch brochure for the 6N Polo, I decided that I wanted to install Fog Lamps. After some research I found that finding the lower grille piece would be the most difficult. Having failed to find any of these fog lamp grilles, I decided that I would make my own by taking a dremel to a standard lower grille to create the cut-outs for the lamps to sit behind. I managed to find the two fog lamp units new from Hella, the fog lamp switch I managed to find used, the wiring from the front-end connector to the fog lamps themselves were made up from the correct colour wires and a set of plugs collected from the local breakers yard.

 

The end result turned out nicely I think, and adds a little bit of interest to the front end of the car.

 

 

Update 4:

 

Following a trip to the tyre shop, the car got a new set of Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 tyres on all four corners. The tyre shop informed me that the rear bushes on the lower control arms were completely shot. I was able to find the rear bushes directly from VW at about £45 for the pair. These were pressed into the lower arms by my local garage, and then reinstalled on the car.

 

I also carried out a full service, as well as changing the pads, discs, and brake fluid. The car now runs smoothly and stops well too.

Update 5:

 

Following the very hot summer this year, I decided that keep-fit windows were impractical so I set about researching the requirements for the conversion from manual to electric.

 

Following some research and lots of help from @Christian6N I determined that this was within my capabilities.

 

I managed to source a switch panel, the switches, the window regulators, the necessary wiring, and some blanking plugs for the old regulator holes in the door card.

 

Once all the parts had arrived, I set about installing the windows.

 

I started by disassembling the dashboard, ready to install the switches. For the live connection I elected to have the system permanently live by connecting a ring connector to the 12v terminal on the dashboard fusebox. I used the earth point on the nearside wing of the car for earthing the windows, then soldered the illumination wire into the existing wire for the heater controls. The switched live & neutral feeds were taken to the door using the standard VW door connector pins. 

 

Following this, I removed the doorcards, insulation and began work removing the manual window regulators. I then installed the electric window regulators, along with their wiring before carrying out a test run. The windows worked first time, so I reassembled the dashboard.

 

This modification has made it far more pleasant to drive in hot weather as I no longer have to reach across the entire car to wind down the passenger window. Its also made ticket barriers significantly less irritating. Also, aside from the plugs used to cover the holes for the original manual window winders, it looks completely stock still.

Hey man nice car. My first car was a flash red polo 1.0 1999. Loved it to bits so sad I sold that. Same spec as yours but no power steering. I have "Toby" my other 1.0 polo I am restoring having been off the road since 2018. This is lowered and is a paint code Lc3k which is a metallic red. 

Your thread so far has helped me with some mods I want to do. Power windows and the fog lights so thanks a bunch. 

Again great car bud. Nice to see people giving these cars love as they're getting harder to come by now. 

Happy motoring

Update 6:

 

After setting up some alerts on eBay I was finally able to source a Sony XR-C550-RDS Cassette Deck and a Sony CDX-605 10 disc CD Changer.

 

After routing the CD changer cables under the passenger door surround trim I installed the CD changer under the passenger seat. Ideally I would install it in the boot but there aren't really any ideal places to put it. Fortunately it is rare for me to have rear seat passengers, so under the seat works fine for my needs.

 

Combined with a Bluetooth cassette adapter this gives me LW/MW/FM/CC/CD/Bluetooth - more options than most modern cars!

Update 7:

 

Following a series of major repairs to the car:

 

New rear main seal

New clutch

New sump

New starter motor

New exhaust (centre + back boxes)

New rocker cover gasket

 

I decided that I could not continue to put 10,000mi p/a on the car and still expect it to run perfectly. Maybe with an unlimited budget I could, but I don't have that and need a car I can rely on 24/7/365.

 

It is therefore with some sadness that I decided to retire the car from daily use.

 

In the short term the car will be SORNed. I will continue to start the car, keep things moving, and generally look after it. I will probably take this time to sort out some of the bodywork issues and work on other things that I haven't been able to while needing the car for commuting. I will still take it for its MOT every year, if for nothing more than an excuse to drive it.

 

In the long term I hope to have the car cosmetically restored and maybe get someone to give the engine a thorough going over while I'm at it to make sure it's all in good order.

 

For now though my daily has become a 2016 Skoda Superb Combi 4x4. A completely different beast to my Polo, but nice to drive and still part of the (extended) VW family.