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VolkswagenPolo Mk2
Productionc. 1981–1994
Recorded originGermany
ClassSupermini
Background
The Volkswagen Polo Mk2 is the second generation of the Volkswagen Polo supermini. It was produced from late 1981 until 1994. It received a major facelift in 1990 and was available in three different body styles, including a distinctive kammback-styled hatchback, nicknamed "breadvan" in the UK but referred to as a Steilheck in Germany. The sedan version typically received the name of Volkswagen Derby.
Text adapted from “Volkswagen Polo Mk2” on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · retrieved 2026-07
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