The 2018 Volkswagen Polo is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.0 litres and an output of 70 kW (95 hp).
The asking price is 12,890 € (plus a 349 € handling fee). That is 790 € (7%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 12,100 €. The estimate is based on 325 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
The odometer reads 117,000 km, which works out at about 14,000 km per year. The car was inspected 7/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 7/2028. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is steering. There are 2,351 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 80,803 km.
- Reversing camera
- Parking sensors
This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 23/07/2026 for 10,500 €, at 117,000 km. It is now listed for 2,390 € more than in that sale.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 131 € per year
- Insurance 660 € per year
- Financing instalment 147 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 790 € per year.
The original tyre size is 185/65 R15. The seller is Rinta-Joupin Autoliike, Rovaniemi.
Basic information
- Registration number
- YKE-143
- Mileage
- 117,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2018
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 349 €
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Red
- In traffic use in Finland
- 2,351 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZAWZJY212804
- maksimi.fi ID
- 134550
- Nettiauto ID
- 15880087
Technical details
- Power
- 70 kW / 95 hp
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 10.8 s
- Top speed
- 187 km/h
- Fuel consumption
- 5.7 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Number of gears
- 5
- Cylinders
- 3
- Turbocharger
- Yes
- CO2 emissions
- 105 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,180 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,650 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,000 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 590 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,169 × 1,751 × 1,461 mm
- First registration
- 19/07/2018
- Last inspection
- 7/2026
- Type approval number
- e1*2007/46*1783*05
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Parking sensors
- Reversing camera
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 12,890 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
- Private seller · 22/7/2026
- Rinta-Joupin Autoliike, Rovaniemi · 24/7/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/07/2026 | 10,500 € | – | Private seller |
| 24/07/2026 | 12,890 € | – | Rinta-Joupin Autoliike, Rovaniemi |
Next inspection due around 7/2028
About 23 months left. A car under 10 years old is inspected every two years. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 7/2026.
Check with Traficom
Failures in the same model series
1,139 cars of the Volkswagen POLO model series (first registered in 2018) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 99 defects leading to a failure, or 8.7 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 17.2. That is clearly fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Steering 3.8
Steering joints and rods, steering gear
- Axles and suspension 1.8
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 1.1
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
The remaining 23.2 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (62). Median mileage 84,000 km.
Figures describe the Volkswagen POLO model series first registered in 2018, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/07/2026 | 10,500 € | 117,000 km | 1 day | Private seller, Vantaa, Uusimaa |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24/07/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller → Rinta-Joupin Autoliike, Rovaniemi |
| 24/07/2026 | Asking price Rinta-Joupin Autoliike, Rovaniemi | 10,500 € → 12,890 € |
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
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Description from the seller, in Finnish.
Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Polo cost?
Volkswagen Polo is for sale at 12,890 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 12,100 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 19 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 24/07/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 23/07/2026 for 10,500 €.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2018 and was first registered on 19/07/2018.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 117,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 7/2028. A car under 10 years old is inspected every two years.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 7.9 % of Volkswagen POLO cars first registered in 2018 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,139 inspections, median mileage 84,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2018 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 15,242 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2018 in traffic use in Finland. That is 11.4 % of all cars first used that year, making it the second most common brand of that year among 31 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (63.5 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Volkswagen POLO cars first registered in 2018, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: steering, axles and suspension, brakes. That is 8.7 defects per 100 inspections, against 17.2 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Reversing camera, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 131 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 185/65 R15.
Where is Volkswagen Polo located?
The car is located in Lappi (Rovaniemi, Lappi).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.