Should my Polo fuel cap lock?

Should my Polo fuel cap lock?

Hi there, I've just bought a 2011 VW polo match- manual 1.2 litre. Just wondering should the fuel cap have a lock on it? Anyone can just push the flap to open it and screw off the lid...I didn't realise before I bought it. I had a 2005 Bora years ago and you had to push a button within the car to open it, I figured it would be the same with the Polo, but obviously not. Just wanted to see if I was missing something. Thanks!

Our answer:

Hi Eavan,

Have you tried it when the car is locked up? Some systems lock the fuel flap automatically when the car is locked. 

Shane O'Donoghue

Have a motoring question? Ask us here!

Ask us anything motoring related and please provide as much information as possible so we can give you the most accurate advice.

For more information please read our privacy policy.