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 1.6 TDI Polo V (6R) · 90 hp (2009 to 2014)
The Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI of the Polo V (6R) generation uses the EA189 1.6 TDI diesel engine with 90 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 90 PS / 66 kW
- Displacement
- 1 598 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- EA189 1.6 TDI
- Period covered
- 2009–2014
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 5 speeds
- Automatic · 7 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
90 hp (66 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2009 to 2014.
AutoKarnet advice
In the range
It is the most powerful diesel version of this generation. The EA189 1.6 TDI engine is also fitted to: Audi A1 (8X), Audi A3 (8P), Volkswagen Golf (Golf VI), Volkswagen Passat (Passat B7), Volkswagen Touran (Touran I (1T)).
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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 1.6 TDI Polo V (6R)?
The EA189 1.6 TDI diesel engine (1 598 cc), 90 hp (66 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA189 1.6 TDI engine.
AutoKarnet advice
Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026