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 V (6R) · 2009–2014
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI Polo V (6R) · 75 hp (2009 to 2014)
The Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI of the Polo V (6R) generation uses the EA189 1.2 TDI diesel engine with 75 hp.
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- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 75 PS / 55 kW
- Displacement
- 1 199 cm³
- Cylinders
- 3
- Engine code
- EA189 1.2 TDI
- Period covered
- 2009–2014
- 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
75 hp (55 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2009 to 2014.
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In the range
It is the entry-level diesel 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 TDI Polo V (6R)?
The EA189 1.2 TDI diesel engine (1 199 cc), 75 hp (55 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA189 1.2 TDI engine.
AutoKarnet advice
Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026