The 2012 Volkswagen Polo is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.2 litres and an output of 66 kW (90 hp).
The asking price is 7,690 € (plus a 349 € handling fee). That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 7,700 €. The estimate is based on 272 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
The odometer reads 113,000 km, which works out at about 8,000 km per year. The car was inspected 3/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 3/2027. There are 1,144 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 139,113 km.
- Tow bar
- Parking sensors
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 141 € per year
- Insurance 550 € per year
- Financing instalment 97 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 690 € per year.
The original tyre size is 175/70 R14. The seller is Bilar99, Tampere.
Basic information
- Registration number
- NIY-315
- Mileage
- 113,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.2 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2012
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 349 €
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Red
- In traffic use in Finland
- 1,144 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZ6RZDY054370
- maksimi.fi ID
- 165404
- Nettiauto ID
- 15916734
Technical details
- Power
- 66 kW / 90 hp
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 10.9 s
- Top speed
- 182 km/h
- Fuel consumption
- 5.9 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Number of gears
- 5
- Cylinders
- 4
- Turbocharger
- Yes
- CO2 emissions
- 113 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,107 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,580 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,000 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 550 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,074 × 1,682 × 1,500 mm
- First registration
- 22/10/2012
- Last inspection
- 3/2026
- Type approval number
- e1*2001/116*0510*15
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Parking sensors
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 7,690 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
No price changes during the tracked period.
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.
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.
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 carVerticalDescription from the seller, in Finnish.
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Ilmastointi Lohkolämmitin sisäpistokkeella Ajotietokone Sähkökäyttöiset ikkunat Sähköisesti säädettävät ja lämmitettävät sivupeilit Penkinlämmittimet Keskuslukitus: Kaukosäätöinen 2 x Avain Isofix-valmius Luistonestojärjestelmä Lukkiutumattomat jarrut (ABS) Vetokoukku Kahdet renkaat 2x Vanteet Tähän autoon saatavilla Bilar-Kasko alkaen 379e/vuosiSource: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Polo cost?
Volkswagen Polo is for sale at 7,690 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 7,700 €).
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 11/08/2026.
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 22/10/2012.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 113,000 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 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.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 141 € 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 175/70 R14.
Where is Volkswagen Polo located?
The car is located in Pirkanmaa (Tampere, Pirkanmaa).
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.