The 2017 Volkswagen Polo is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.4 litres and an output of 55 kW (75 hp).
The asking price is 5,000 €. That is 200 € (4%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 4,800 €. The estimate is based on 331 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
The odometer reads 280,000 km, which works out at about 32,000 km per year. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is brakes. There are 2,177 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 86,392 km.
- Parking sensors
This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 24/06/2026 for 4,900 €, at 276,000 km. It is now listed for 100 € more than in that sale. It has covered about 4,000 km more since.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 463 € per year
- Insurance 520 € per year
- Financing instalment 78 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 980 € per year.
The original tyre size is 175/70 R14. The seller is a private individual, Perho.
Basic information
- Registration number
- VYV-497
- Mileage
- 280,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.4 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2017
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- White
- Tyre size
- 175/70 R14
- In traffic use in Finland
- 2,177 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZ6RZHY024520
- maksimi.fi ID
- 17885
- Nettiauto ID
- 15906061
Technical details
- Power
- 55 kW / 75 hp
- Torque
- 210 Nm
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 12.9 s
- Fuel consumption
- 4 l/100 km (combined)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- CO2 emissions
- 97 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,150 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,074 × 1,682 × 1,476 mm
- First registration
- 01/10/2017
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Parking sensors
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 5,000 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 9 days and a private seller in about 8 days.
Next inspection
A car under 10 years old is inspected every two years. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.
Check with Traficom
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
- Brakes 9.6
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Axles and suspension 8.8
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Vehicle identification 2.7
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.
Sale periods
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/06/2026 | 4,900 € | 276,000 km | 2 days | Kamux, Seinäjoki Worx |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2026 | Seller changed | Kamux → Private seller |
| 06/08/2026 | Asking price Private seller | 4,900 € → 5,000 € |
| 06/08/2026 | Mileage Private seller | 276,000 km → 280,000 km |
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
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Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Polo cost?
Volkswagen Polo is for sale at 5,000 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 4,800 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 7 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 06/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 24/06/2026 for 4,900 €, and it has been driven about 4,000 km more since then.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2017 and was first registered on 01/10/2017.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 280,000 km.
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 diesel and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 463 € 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 Keski-Pohjanmaa (Perho, Keski-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.