CWVA engine
The CWVA engine is fitted to 3 generation(s): Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Rapid.
Common problems and what to check
Engine: VW 1.6 MPI (CFNA, CWVA)
- piston slap when cold
- oil consumption on early engines
What to check when buying: knocking in the first minutes after start; oil consumption.
Tip: Simple engine; the unpleasant cold noise is usually not critical, but oil consumption needs monitoring.