Used Volkswagen Polo

Used cars, model years and price levels

#7 most popular Volkswagen model in Finland (of 54 models)*

#57 most popular car model in Finland (of 1793 models)*

*measured by number of active listings

For sale
320
Reported sales
801
Asking price (median)
7,490 €
Inspection failure rate
26.2 %
Average mileage
152,861 km
Time on market (median)
9 days
Fleet for sale
2.1 %

The Volkswagen Polo is Finland's #7 most popular Volkswagen model: 320 cars are for sale, which is 4.4 % of all cars for sale. The median asking price is 7,490 € and the average is 8,523 €; the cheapest car costs 600 € and the priciest 33,890 €. Cars for sale are model years 1977–2024, averaging 13 years old. The most common fuel type is petrol (91% of cars for sale) and the most common body type is hatchback (92%). Average mileage is 152,861 km. Median time on market is 9 days. The inspection failure rate averaged 26.2 % in 2025 periodic inspections.

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Breakdowns

Price estimate

  • Well below market price 2 %
  • Below market price 15 %
  • At market price 44 %
  • Above market price 26 %
  • Well above market price 13 %

Fuel type

  • Petrol 91 %
  • Diesel 7 %
  • Gas 1 %

Gearbox

  • Manual 71 %
  • Automatic 28 %
  • Other 0 %

Seller

  • Dealer 69 %
  • Private seller 31 %

Body type

  • Hatchback 92 %
  • Sedan 3 %
  • Coupé 2 %
  • Other 1 %
  • Estate 1 %

Inspection failure rate

Failure rate in 2025 periodic inspections, by first registration year

  • Volkswagen Polo
  • All cars

Average failure rate 26.2 % (21,420 inspections in 2025, median mileage 128,000 km). Brand average 25.9 %, national average 26.9 %.

Causes of failures

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Brakes 34.5 %

    3,311 defects, All cars 27.7 %

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  2. Axles and suspension 28.1 %

    2,695 defects, All cars 39.4 %

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

  3. Chassis and body 17.7 %

    1,699 defects, All cars 9.6 %

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

  4. Emissions and leaks 9 %

    866 defects, All cars 10.1 %

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

2025 periodic inspections recorded 9,588 defects leading to a failure across 21,420 inspections. The remaining 11 % of defects fall under other items. The single most common defect item was käyttöjarrun dynamometritesti (1,319 failures). Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (6,725).

Figures count defects, not cars: a failed car often has several defects. Shares are calculated from all defects leading to a failure.

Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

Model years

For sale by model year

Median asking price by model year

Prices by model year: for sale and sold
Model yearFor saleAsking price (median)Sold (median)
2026033,900 €
2024132,900 €19,330 €
2023226,395 €18,310 €
2022818,305 €15,719 €
20211213,025 €12,465 €
20201513,790 €12,900 €
20192914,900 €13,650 €
20182510,600 €11,990 €
2017179,980 €9,095 €
2016207,840 €8,900 €
2015238,780 €7,230 €
2014176,890 €7,490 €
2013146,895 €7,290 €
2012105,620 €6,295 €
2011247,040 €4,970 €
2010234,490 €4,490 €
200983,395 €3,625 €
200873,850 €2,790 €
200773,490 €2,890 €
2006133,400 €2,440 €
200573,500 €1,750 €
2004141,575 €1,340 €
200381,595 €1,199 €
200232,300 €1,250 €
20012950 €795 €
20003500 €800 €
199951,990 €1,090 €
19983750 €830 €
199731,200 €575 €
19960749 €
199513,950 €1,290 €
199401,400 €
199203,600 €
199112,150 €400 €
19902950 €2,050 €
198912,150 €2,990 €
1988110,999 €1,500 €
198713,000 €
198621,525 €1,500 €
198502,200 €
19821750 €2,000 €
197717,700 €2,200 €

Price by model year

Average depreciation 10.8 %/yr

Effect of equipment on price

  • Automatic transmission 28% of cars +1,028 € avg +296 €
  • Adaptive cruise control 22% of cars +653 € avg +650 €
  • Parking sensors 41% of cars +440 € avg +359 €

Average effect on asking price according to the price estimate model, in cars that have the feature. The share is calculated from Volkswagen Polo cars with a price estimate. The vertical line on the bar and the avg figure show the same feature’s average effect across all models.

Time on market vs. comparable models

Median time on market

Time on market

Time on market (median) 9 days

Largest Volkswagen Polo sellers

Private sellers also have 105 Volkswagen Polo listings. Figures are current listings by dealer chain.

Volkswagen Polo cars by region

Uusimaa: 95Varsinais-Suomi: 46Satakunta: 17Kanta-Häme: 14Etelä-Savo: 7Pirkanmaa: 44Päijät-Häme: 17Kymenlaakso: 7Etelä-Karjala: 7Pohjois-Savo: 12Pohjois-Karjala: 11Keski-Suomi: 13Etelä-Pohjanmaa: 14Pohjanmaa: 5Keski-Pohjanmaa: 2Pohjois-Pohjanmaa: 17Kainuu: 1Lappi: 6Ahvenanmaa: 0
  • 0
  • 1–6
  • 7–25
  • 26–55
  • over 55

All regions

RegionFor saleShareMedian price
Uusimaa9528.4 %7,990 €
Varsinais-Suomi4613.7 %6,895 €
Pirkanmaa4413.1 %5,880 €
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa175.1 %7,250 €
Päijät-Häme175.1 %9,530 €
Satakunta175.1 %7,590 €
Etelä-Pohjanmaa144.2 %7,900 €
Kanta-Häme144.2 %7,540 €
Keski-Suomi133.9 %7,290 €
Pohjois-Savo123.6 %6,300 €
Pohjois-Karjala113.3 %7,680 €
Etelä-Karjala72.1 %10,690 €
Etelä-Savo72.1 %5,990 €
Kymenlaakso72.1 %5,200 €
Lappi61.8 %6,595 €
Pohjanmaa51.5 %7,490 €
Keski-Pohjanmaa20.6 %3,950 €
Kainuu10.3 %7,000 €
Ahvenanmaa00 %

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Volkswagen Polo listings per day

For sale 344

Value of cars sold (cumulative)

Experiences of Volkswagen Polo

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Frequently asked questions

How many Volkswagen Polo cars are for sale in Finland?

There are 320 used Volkswagen Polo cars for sale in Finland.

Where can I find used Volkswagen Polo cars?

There are 320 used Volkswagen Polo cars for sale in Finland. maksimi.fi lists all used Volkswagen Polo cars with prices and price estimates; the largest sellers are Kamux, K-Auto, Saka.

How much does a used Volkswagen Polo cost?

The median asking price of Volkswagen Polo cars for sale is 7,490 €, and the average is 8,523 €. Prices range from 600 € to 33,890 €.

What have used Volkswagen Polo cars sold for?

801 Volkswagen Polo cars have been sold while tracked. Realised prices vary by model year; for example, model year 2023 cars sold at a median of 18,310 €. Prices are each car's last asking price before the sale.

What model years of the Volkswagen Polo are for sale?

Model years 1977–2024 are for sale. Model year 2019 has the most listings (29 cars).

How popular is the Volkswagen Polo?

The Volkswagen Polo is the #7 most popular Volkswagen model in Finland: its share of Volkswagen cars for sale is 4.4 %.

How much value does a Volkswagen Polo lose per year?

Based on median asking prices by model year, a used Volkswagen Polo's value falls by an average of 10.8% per year. The figure reflects the resale value trend of the used car.

How often does the Volkswagen Polo fail its inspection?

The failure rate of Volkswagen Polo cars in 2025 periodic inspections was 26.2 % on average (21,420 inspections, median mileage 128,000 km). The national average was 26.9 %. Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

What causes Volkswagen Polo cars to fail their inspection?

In 2025 periodic inspections, Volkswagen Polo cars recorded 9,588 defects leading to a failure, most often from: brakes, axles and suspension, chassis and body, emissions and leaks. The single most common defect was käyttöjarrun dynamometritesti. Figures count defects, not cars, because a failed car often has several defects.

How fast does a Volkswagen Polo sell?

Sold Volkswagen Polo cars were listed for a median of 9 days before being sold.

What is the most common fuel type in Volkswagen Polo cars?

The most common fuel type is petrol: 91% of cars for sale.

What share of Volkswagen Polo cars have an automatic gearbox?

28% of Volkswagen Polo cars for sale have an automatic gearbox.

Do dealers or private sellers sell more Volkswagen Polo cars?

69% of cars for sale are dealer listings and 31% are from private sellers.

What is the most common Volkswagen Polo body type?

The most common body type is hatchback: 92% of cars for sale.

What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Polo?

The average mileage of Volkswagen Polo cars for sale is 152,861 km.

Where in Finland are the most Volkswagen Polo cars for sale?

The largest number of Volkswagen Polo cars for sale is in Uusimaa (95 cars). The next largest regions are Varsinais-Suomi and Pirkanmaa.

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