 The original Polo (known internally as the "Typ 86"), a rebadged version of the Audi 50, was introduced in 1975 on mainland Europe and was launched in the UK and the Isle of Man in 1976.The differences between the Audi and VW models were minor, with the Polo being cheaper and much more basic.The two cars were initially sold alongside each other, but the Audi 50 never sold as well, and was withdrawn in 1978.