Volkswagen Polo Recall R/2004/092: Clutch Operation May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 29 Jun 2004
- Launched
- 3,497
- vehicles in the UK
- 30C1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Polo vehicles built between 3 May 1999 and 9 May 2001. A fracture may occur in the area of the clutch pedal attachment because of poor welding which may affect the operation of the clutch. The dealer will fit on all affected vehicles an additional foot pedal support (additional welding seam). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fracture may occur in the area of the clutch pedal attachment because of poor welding which may affect the operation of the clutch.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CLUTCH OPERATION MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: A fracture may occur in the area of the clutch pedal attachment because of poor welding which may affect the operation of the clutch. Remedy: On all affected vehicles an additional foot pedal support (additional welding seam) will be fitted
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: clutch operation may be affected.
The Fix
The dealer will fit on all affected vehicles an additional foot pedal support (additional welding seam).
Are You Affected?
Polo built between 3 May 1999 and 9 May 2001 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 3,497 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 30C1 or the DVSA reference R/2004/092. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2004/043 on 2 Jun 2004, for steering rack mountings may loosen. The one launched after it was R/2004/108 on 29 Jul 2004, for rh shock absorber mounting may not be correctly torqued. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2004.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/092, launched 29 June 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.