The 2008 Volkswagen Polo Trendline 1,2 51 kW 4d 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 51 kW (69 hp).

The asking price is 3,900 € (plus a 249 € handling fee). That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 4,100 €. The estimate is based on 255 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.

The odometer reads 143,000 km, which works out at about 8,000 km per year. The car was inspected 4/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 4/2027. There are 989 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 182,416 km.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar
  • Keyless entry and start

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 640 € per year.

The original tyre size is 165/70 R14. The seller is Autoliike Lähdemäki, Vaasa.

Basic information

Registration number
RNG-982
Mileage
143,000 km
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Engine
1.2 l, Petrol
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Office fee
249 €
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Grey
In traffic use in Finland
989 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WVWZZZ9NZ8Y110934
maksimi.fi ID
167787
Nettiauto ID
15913098

Technical details

Power
51 kW / 69 hp
Top speed
167 km/h
Fuel consumption
7.6 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
138 g/km
Kerb weight
1,091 kg
Gross weight
1,570 kg
Max towing weight
800 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
540 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,012 × 1,650 × 1,482 mm
First registration
30/07/2008
Last inspection
4/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Keyless entry and start
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 3,900 €

At market price

Market price estimate 4,100 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 255 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Polo, 2008) 3,680 €
  • Sold by a dealer +420 €
  • Market price estimate 4,100 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission.

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 4/2027

About 8 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 4/2026.

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Failures in the same model series

1,126 cars of the Volkswagen POLO model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 772 defects leading to a failure, or 68.6 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. 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 25.6

    288 defects·All cars 20.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  2. Chassis and body 18.6

    209 defects·All cars 10.1

    Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank

  3. Axles and suspension 13.9

    157 defects·All cars 27.5

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

The remaining 15.3 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (702). Median mileage 175,000 km.

Figures describe the Volkswagen POLO model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Autoliike Lähdemäki Oy, Vaasa, Pohjanmaa 1 day for sale
11/8/202612/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

  • Taloudellinen ja pienikulutuksinen
  • Vetokoukku
  • Ilmastointi
  • 2 x renkaat
  • 2 omistajaa
  • Huoltokirja
  • Kaksi etuturvatyynyä
  • Sivuturvatyynyt etuistuimissa
  • Sähköisesti säädettävät ja lämmitettävät ulkopeilit
  • Sähkötoimiset lasinnostimet edessä ja takana
  • Vihreät lämpöä eristävät sävylasit
  • Keskuslukitus
  • Sähköhydraulinen, ajonopeuden mukaan säätyvä ohjaustehostin

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Polo Trendline 1,2 51 kW 4d cost?

Volkswagen Polo Trendline 1,2 51 kW 4d is for sale at 3,900 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 4,100 €).

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 2008 and was first registered on 30/07/2008.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 143,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 4/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 35.4 % of Volkswagen POLO cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,126 inspections, median mileage 175,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2008 Volkswagen in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 10,293 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 9.5 % of all cars first used that year, making it the second most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (52.9 %). 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 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: brakes, chassis and body, axles and suspension. That is 68.6 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 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, Keyless entry and start. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 166 € 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 Trendline 1,2 51 kW 4d located?

The car is located in Pohjanmaa (Vaasa, Pohjanmaa).

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.