Volkswagen Polo CLP 1.4 Petrol Engine for Sale — South Africa

The CLP is a 1.4-litre naturally aspirated Volkswagen petrol engine, listed here for buyers replacing the engine in a 1.4 Polo or Polo Vivo. The 1.4 four-cylinder has long been the volume engine in Volkswagen's small cars in South Africa, where the Polo and Polo Vivo are among the country's best-selling passenger vehicles and are built locally at Kariega.

The 1.4 Polo Vivo in particular is a staple of first-car buyers, driving schools, rental companies and small fleets, which means many of these engines rack up high mileage in stop-start conditions. A replacement unit is often the most practical way to keep a sound body and gearbox on the road.

Volkswagen has used several different 1.4 engines and codes over the years, with different heads, timing arrangements and engine management. Reference sources we checked did not tie the CLP code to a specific specification, so please confirm your current code before ordering rather than relying on the 1.4 badge alone.

On any used 1.4, check for oil leaks at the cam cover and timing cover, coolant leaks from plastic housings, ignition coil condition and signs of oil consumption. Workshops like these engines because they are light and simple and parts are everywhere. Send your VIN and engine code and we will confirm the match before dispatch.