The 2005 Volkswagen Polo is petrol-powered with a manual gearbox, driven 138,000 km. Notable equipment includes tow bar. The asking price 1,680 € is about 35% (920 €) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price 2,600 €, based on 182 comparable cars. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is chassis and body. Cars of the same brand account for 9 % of all cars first used in 2005 (8,249 cars), the third most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is 206 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 314 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 56 € per month, and the original tyre size is 165/70 R14.
Basic information
- Registration number
- HZY-505
- Mileage
- 138,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.4 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2005
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Silver
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 158230
- Nettiauto ID
- 15905302
Technical details
- Seats
- 5
- Last inspection
- 8/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 1,680 €
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 8/2027
About 12 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 8/2026.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
1,069 cars of the Volkswagen POLO model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 1,067 defects leading to a failure, or 99.8 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. 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
- Chassis and body 29.5
Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank
- Brakes 27.8
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Axles and suspension 16.6
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
The remaining 26.1 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (784). Median mileage 193,000 km.
Figures describe the Volkswagen POLO model series first registered in 2005, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
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Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Polo cost?
Volkswagen Polo is for sale at 1,680 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 2,600 €).
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 06/08/2026.
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 2005.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 138,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 8/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 47.7 % of Volkswagen POLO cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,069 inspections, median mileage 193,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2005 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 8,249 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 9 % of all cars first used that year, making it the third most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (81.6 %). 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 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: chassis and body, brakes, axles and suspension. That is 99.8 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 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.
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 206 € 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 165/70 R14.
Where is Volkswagen Polo located?
The car is located in Keski-Pohjanmaa (Kannus, Keski-Pohjanmaa).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.