Oil change — LongLife service
Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years
30 000 km
24 months
VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.
Source [1]Polo IV (9N) · 2001–2009
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Polo IV (9N) · 55 hp (2001 to 2009)
The Volkswagen Polo 1.2 of the Polo IV (9N) generation uses the 1.2 6V petrol engine with 55 hp.
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- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 55 PS / 40 kW
- Displacement
- 1 198 cm³
- Cylinders
- 3
- Engine code
- 1.2 6V
- Period covered
- 2001–2009
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 5 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
55 hp (40 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2001 to 2009.
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In the range
It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation.
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Maintenance and records
Oil change — fixed service
Every 15,000 km or 1 year
15 000 km
12 months
Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.
Source [1]Brake fluid
At 3 years, then every 2 years
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Polo IV (9N)?
The 1.2 6V petrol engine (1 198 cc), 55 hp (40 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Volkswagen Polo 1.2?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 1.2 6V engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026