Strange noise in a VW Polo

[mrs_overall]

I was driving home this afternoon when my car started making a strange noise. The noise only starts when I go faster than 35mph and it sounds like a cross between a faint siren and a mosquito in the car (if that makes sense - I am not very technically minded). Any ideas folks?

[Psybbo]

make, model and age?

[mrs_overall]

Female, supermodel, over 21.

Oh, you mean the car? VW Polo 1400cc on a 53 plate

[Psybbo]

That bottle of Oyster Bay was a mistake!

[Psybbo]

Maybe loose fan belt but hopefully some experts will appear

[mrs_overall]

Thanks anyway xx

[Psybbo]

Where is tonyav when he's needed?

[needawin]

If you listen closely does it "sound like a golf"?

[mrs_overall]

Lol

[Psybbo]

Where are all the experts tonight?

[237SJ]

Loose fan belts tend to make a noise as you pull away from stationary rather than at speed.

[MASS1961]

Where's the noise coming from? inside? engine bay? boot?

[sunny-dave]

Does it stop if you (very gently) touch the brakes - could be a bit of crud on a brake pad/disc just catching ?

Does it come/go when you are travelling around a bend but still over the 35mph ?

Is there a gnome in the boot with a vibrating fishing rod ?

[MASS1961]

Just thinking it could be something loose, not necessarily vital, that vibrates and sounds more mosquito like the faster you go

[Hopkirk]

Check all the windows are fully wound up and the sunroof is securely shut.

[TWR]

Hi Mrs O. (1) Can someone check for you that the tyres are free from Nails / bolts being picked up within the tread, ( 2) is there something trapped within the under wing wheel arch? (3) have you had any work done on your car lately & what type if any any? (4) have you left the window slightly down? this letting in a flow of air? ( Whistling)

[mrs_overall]

Hi all. Ive not had any work done on the car since its service and MOT in November. I cant identify where the noise comes from. It does not stop when I brake, only when the speed drops below 35mph. It is not a whistling from an open window, just a faint high pitched whine that is constant.

[Traci66]

We had this on a focus and it was the seal on the front windscreen.

[Traci66]

No not a live seal !!

[mrs_overall]

Can u describe the noise on yours traci?

[Celticv11]

Probably the nut that holds the steering wheel:). Perhaps a dry wheel bearing?