The 2012 Volkswagen Polo is petrol-powered with a manual gearbox, driven 313,000 km, with an engine output of 51 kW (69 hp). The asking price 3,400 € is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price 3,500 €, based on 260 comparable cars. Cars of the same brand account for 11.8 % of all cars first used in 2012 (12,979 cars), the second most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is approximately 156 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 313 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 70 € per month, and the original tyre size is 175/70 R14.
Basic information
- Registration number
- XMM-968
- Mileage
- 313,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.2 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2012
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- White
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZ6RZCY274936
- maksimi.fi ID
- 160187
- Nettiauto ID
- 15908482
Technical details
- Power
- 51 kW / 69 hp
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 14.1 s
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- CO2 emissions
- 128 g/km
- First registration
- 26/07/2012
- Last inspection
- 8/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 3,400 €
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 Traficom
Failures in the same model series
1,338 cars of the Volkswagen POLO model series (first registered in 2012) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 516 defects leading to a failure, or 38.6 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 41.9. 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
- Axles and suspension 14.6
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 14
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 4.6
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 13.8 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (340). Median mileage 140,000 km.
Figures describe the Volkswagen POLO model series first registered in 2012, 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 3,400 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 3,500 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 07/08/2026.
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 2012 and was first registered on 26/07/2012.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 313,000 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, 24.5 % of Volkswagen POLO cars first registered in 2012 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,338 inspections, median mileage 140,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2012 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 12,979 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2012 in traffic use in Finland. That is 11.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the second most common brand of that year among 32 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (58.9 %). 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 2012, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 38.6 defects per 100 inspections, against 41.9 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 156 € 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 Pohjois-Karjala (Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.