The 2017 Volkswagen Polo is petrol-powered with a manual gearbox, driven 199,000 km, with an engine output of 66 kW (90 hp). The asking price 5,300 € is about 23% (1,600 €) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price 6,900 €, based on 309 comparable cars. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is brakes. Cars of the same brand account for 11.2 % of all cars first used in 2017 (15,449 cars), the second most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is approximately 219 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 375 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 82 € per month, and the original tyre size is 175/70 R14.

Basic information

Registration number
FOI-935
Mileage
199,000 km
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Engine
1.2 l, Petrol
Model year
2017
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Red
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
156279
Nettiauto ID
15904034

Technical details

Power
66 kW / 90 hp
Seats
5
Doors
5
First registration
24/11/2016
Last inspection
7/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 5,300 €

Well below market price

Market price estimate 6,900 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 309 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Polo, 2017) 9,650 €
  • Sold by a dealer +170 €
  • Manual transmission −670 €
  • High mileage −2,250 €
  • Market price estimate 6,900 €

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 7/2027

About 11 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 7/2026.

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Failures in the same model series

376 cars of the Volkswagen POLO model series (first registered in 2017) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 88 defects leading to a failure, or 23.4 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 24.2. That is about as many defects as in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Brakes 9.6

    36 defects·All cars 5.1

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  2. Axles and suspension 8.8

    33 defects·All cars 12.8

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  3. Vehicle identification 2.7

    10 defects·All cars 0.5

    Plates and register entries, VIN, documents

The remaining 10.2 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (49). Median mileage 92,000 km.

Figures describe the Volkswagen POLO model series first registered in 2017, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Benecars Ky · Loimaa, Varsinais-Suomi 2 days for sale
4/8/20265/8/20265/8/20266/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

*VW POLO 1.2 TSI COMFORTLINE -2016 *AJETTU 199 TKM *JUURI KATSASTETTU *JUURI HUOLLETTU *ALUT KESÄRENKAILLA *TALVIRENKAAT *PENKIN LÄMMITTIMET *ILMASTOINTI *SÄHKÖPEILIT *SÄHKÖLASIT *KAUKOSÄÄTÖ KESKUSLUKKO *AJOTIETOKONE *KOSKETUS NÄYTTÖ SOITIN AUXILLA *VALMIINA AJOON JUURI KATSASTETTU POLO.

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Polo cost?

Volkswagen Polo is for sale at 5,300 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 6,900 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 05/08/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2017 and was first registered on 24/11/2016.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 199,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 7/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 16.8 % of Volkswagen POLO cars first registered in 2017 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (376 inspections, median mileage 92,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2017 Volkswagen in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 15,449 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2017 in traffic use in Finland. That is 11.2 % 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 (57.3 %). 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 2017, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: brakes, axles and suspension, vehicle identification. That is 23.4 defects per 100 inspections, against 24.2 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 manual.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

According to maksimi.fi's calculation, vehicle tax is approximately 219 € per year. The estimate is based on the car's fuel type, CO2 emissions and gross weight.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 175/70 R14.

Where is Volkswagen Polo located?

The car is located in Varsinais-Suomi (Loimaa, Varsinais-Suomi).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.