The 1997 Volkswagen Polo Classic 1,4 4d is a front-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.4 litres and an output of 44 kW (60 hp).
The asking price is 700 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 800 €. The estimate is based on 30 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
The odometer reads 320,000 km, which works out at about 11,000 km per year. The car was inspected 3/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 3/2027. There are 177 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 184,736 km.
- Tow bar
This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 08/08/2026 for 500 €, at 319,000 km. It is now listed for 200 € more than in that sale. It has covered about 1,000 km more since.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 193 € per year
- Insurance 450 € per year
- Financing instalment 26 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 640 € per year.
The original tyre size is 185/60 R14. The seller is a private individual, Alastaro.
Basic information
- Registration number
- HIH-391
- Mileage
- 320,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.4 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1997
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Red
- In traffic use in Finland
- 177 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZ6KZWR502208
- maksimi.fi ID
- 146942
- Nettiauto ID
- 15914938
Technical details
- Power
- 44 kW / 60 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Number of gears
- 4
- Cylinders
- 4
- Turbocharger
- No
- Kerb weight
- 1,105 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,490 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,140 × 1,640 × 1,420 mm
- Last inspection
- 3/2026
- Type approval number
- e9*93/81*0008*02
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 700 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
- Private seller · 30/7/2026
- Private seller · 11/8/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30/07/2026 | 500 € | – | Private seller |
| 11/08/2026 | 700 € | – | Private seller |
Next inspection due around 3/2027
About 7 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 3/2026.
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Sale periods
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2026 | 500 € | 319,000 km | 9 days | Private seller, Loimaa, Varsinais-Suomi |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller, Loimaa, Varsinais-Suomi → Private seller, Alastaro, Varsinais-Suomi |
| 11/08/2026 | Asking price | 500 € → 700 € |
| 11/08/2026 | Mileage | 319,000 km → 320,000 km |
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalListing – Private seller, tracked since 11/08/2026
Description from the seller, in Finnish.
- Pakoputki vuotaa, pakosarja halki ja takapönttö mädäntyny. Ajokuntoinen on näistäkin huolimatta.
- Radio ei löydä kanavia mutta mutkattomien kauppojen päälle annan fm lähettimen mihin saa puhelimen kytkettyä ja sitä kautta kuunneltua musiikkia.
- Venttiilikopan tiiviste hikoilee öljyä
- Airbagin valo palaa
- Ovet aukee ja lukittuu vain apukuskin ovesta
Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Polo Classic 1,4 4d cost?
Volkswagen Polo Classic 1,4 4d is for sale at 700 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 800 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 11/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 08/08/2026 for 500 €, and it has been driven about 1,000 km more since then.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 1997 and was first registered on 10/06/1997.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 320,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 3/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How common is a 1997 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 1,209 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 1997 in traffic use in Finland. That is 8.1 % of all cars first used that year, making it the third most common brand of that year among 25 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (90.6 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 193 € 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 185/60 R14.
Where is Volkswagen Polo Classic 1,4 4d located?
The car is located in Varsinais-Suomi (Alastaro, Varsinais-Suomi).
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.