Volkswagen Polo Towbars

Volkswagen Polo Towing Specifics

The Volkswagen Polo was first introduced in 1975 by the German manufacturer as a supermini car, designed with a variety of towing capabilities. The range currently includes a Cross, Estate, Fun, Hatchback and Saloon model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Volkswagen Polo Cross Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Volkswagen Polo Cross vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Volkswagen Polo Cross vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Volkswagen warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Volkswagen Polo Cross models may require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Volkswagen Polo Cross models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Volkswagen Polo Cross models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Volkswagen Polo Cross models have towbars that require visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Volkswagen Polo Cross models have a nose weight of up to 50kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Volkswagen Polo Cross vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Volkswagen Polo Cross vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1200kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Volkswagen Polo Cross vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Volkswagen Polo Estate Towing Specifics

The Volkswagen Polo Estate was launched into the market in 1975. If you have a 1975 onwards Volkswagen Polo Estate it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Volkswagen Polo Estate Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Volkswagen Polo Estate vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Volkswagen Polo Estate vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Volkswagen warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Volkswagen Polo Estate models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Volkswagen Polo Estate models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Volkswagen Polo Estate models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Volkswagen Polo Estate 2017 onwards models have towbars that require visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Volkswagen Polo Estate models have a nose weight of up to 50kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Volkswagen Polo Estate vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Volkswagen Polo Estate vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1100kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Volkswagen Polo Estate vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Volkswagen Polo Fun Towing Specifics

The Volkswagen Polo Fun was launched into the market in 1975. If you have a 1975 onwards Volkswagen Polo Fun it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Volkswagen Polo Fun Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Volkswagen Polo Fun vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Volkswagen Polo Fun vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Volkswagen warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Volkswagen Polo Fun models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Volkswagen Polo Fun models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Volkswagen Polo Fun models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Volkswagen Polo Fun models have towbars that require visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Volkswagen Polo Fun models have a nose weight of up to 50kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Volkswagen Polo Fun vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Volkswagen Polo Fun vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1200kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Volkswagen Polo Fun vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Volkswagen Polo Hatchback Towing Specifics

The Volkswagen Polo Hatchback was launched into the market in 1975. If you have a 1975 onwards Volkswagen Polo Hatchback it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Volkswagen Polo Hatchback Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Volkswagen Polo Hatchback vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Volkswagen Polo Hatchback vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Volkswagen warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1994-2002 and 2002-2009 models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2009-2014, 2014-2017 and 2017 onwards models will require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1994-2002 and 2017 onwards models will not require coding.

All Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2002-2009, 2009-2014 and 2014-2017 models will require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Volkswagen Polo Hatchback models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1994-2002 models have towbars that require non visible and no bumper cuts.

All Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2002-2009 models have towbars that require visible bumper cuts.

All Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2009-2014 and 2014-2017 models have towbars that require visible and non visible bumper cuts.

All Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2017 onwards models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1994-2002 and 2002-2009 models have a nose weight of up to 50kg.

All Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2009-2014, 2014-2017 and 2017 onwards models have a nose weight of 50kg up to 85kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Volkswagen Polo Hatchback vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1994-2002 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 800kg up to 1000kg.

For all Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2002-2009, 2009-2014, 2014-2017 and 2017 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1200kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Volkswagen Polo Hatchback vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Volkswagen Polo Saloon Towing Specifics

The Volkswagen Polo Saloon was launched into the market in 1975. If you have a 1975 onwards Volkswagen Polo Saloon it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Volkswagen Polo Saloon Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Volkswagen Polo Saloon vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Volkswagen Polo Saloon vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Volkswagen warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Volkswagen Polo Saloon models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Volkswagen Polo Saloon models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Volkswagen Polo Saloon models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Volkswagen Polo Saloon models have towbars that require visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Volkswagen Polo Saloon models have a nose weight of up to 50kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Volkswagen Polo Saloon vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Volkswagen Polo Saloon vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1100kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Volkswagen Polo Saloon vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.