Volkswagen Polo Recall R/2020/068: Oil May Get Into The Brake Servo Through The Vacuum Lines Of The Tandem Pump, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 4,103
- vehicles in the UK
- 47P7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Polo vehicles built between 8 October 2019 and 6 February 2020. Oil may get into the brake servo through the vacuum lines of the tandem pump leading to a loss of braking assistance. The dealer will replace the vacuum line from the tandem pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Oil may get into the brake servo through the vacuum lines of the tandem pump leading to a loss of braking assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OIL MAY GET INTO THE BRAKE SERVO THROUGH THE VACUUM LINES OF THE TANDEM PUMP. Defect: Oil may get into the brake servo through the vacuum lines of the tandem pump leading to a loss of braking assistance. Remedy: Replace the vacuum line from the tandem pump. Check other components for oil and replace if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a loss of braking assistance.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the vacuum line from the tandem pump.
Are You Affected?
Polo built between 8 October 2019 and 6 February 2020 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 4,103 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 47P7 or the DVSA reference R/2020/068. 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/2020/055 on 26 Feb 2020, for curtain airbag units may have been fitted with the gas generator welded to the outlet pipe…. The one launched after it was R/2020/079 on 18 Mar 2020, for bolted connection between steering shaft and steering rack may loosen. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/068, launched 16 March 2020. 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.