Brake lights not working on 1998 VW Polo. Bulbs changed and fuse changed but still not working

Have you checked the fuse? It will be in the fuse box under the bonnet. Fuse 20, 10 amp, (red).

More than likely its bulbs .

Mine did the same. I would change the fuse and test. It would work and as soon as I drive it would pop. I realised that the brake lights were on the same circuit. Remove the rear lights and replace your bulbs. It worked for me. Good luck.

Have you tried a new light switch?

Check fuses, bulbs and earth connections

Does the brake light in the rear window work? If so, the brake light switch is good. Running lights all work?

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friend this not a big issue you can find this wiring diagram or wiring chart, & fuse containing chart at your nearest VW authorized service station or in simple if you are owning a preowned vehicle it come's with owner manual in that you will find the fuse chart that may help you out find appropriate fuse containing & fuse box location so refer to the manual catalog first
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I'm going to assume it is an automatic transmission,

Check the brake switch for malfunction,

NOT the brake......the brake light switch,

The cruise control,brake light and shift lever over ride all connected to rhe same circuit.

Check all fuse first,bulbs and move onto checking the brake switch,

First check the fuse and the bulbs. The switch is located on the steering column support and it is kept normally off by the brake pedal. Disconnect the jack and jumper the terminals... if the brake lights operate but not when you plug it back in and step on the pedal, then you have a faulty switch... if they still won't work with the terminal jumped, than it is a wire fault...
hope this helps...;-)