The 1997 Volkswagen Polo is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.4 litres and an output of 44 kW (60 hp).

The asking price is 9,999 SEK. That is in line with bilbil.se's estimated market price of 9,800 SEK. The estimate is based on 61 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 14 days is about 22%.

The asking price has been reduced 2 times, by a total of 5,000 SEK from the original 14,999 SEK. A dealer typically sells this model in about 15 days and a private seller in about 14 days.

The odometer reads 265,000 km, which works out at about 9,000 km per year.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar

Running the car costs an estimated:

The seller is a private individual, Skärblacka.

The car has been for sale for 24 days since 10/09/2026.

Basic information

Mileage
265,000 km
Engine
1.4 l, Petrol
Model year
1997
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Green
VIN number
WVWZZZ6NZVW138689
bilbil.se ID
235226

Technical details

Power
44 kW / 60 hp
Top speed
160 km/h
Fuel consumption
5 l/100 km
Seats
5
Number of gears
5
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
No
Kerb weight
1,050 kg
Gross weight
1,400 kg
Max towing weight
800 kg
Boot space
245 l
Dimensions (L × W × H)
3,710 × 1,650 × 1,420 mm
First registration
13/01/1997

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

Asking price: 9,999 SEK

At market price

Market price estimate 9,800 SEK

Based on asking prices

Compared to 61 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Polo, 1997) 13,840 SEK
  • Sold by a private seller −1,550 SEK
  • High mileage −2,490 SEK
  • Market price estimate 9,800 SEK

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

8,000 SEK10,000 SEK12,000 SEK14,000 SEK16,000 SEK10/9/202618/9/202626/9/20265/10/2026
DatePriceChange
10/09/202614,999 SEK–
20/09/202611,500 SEK−3,499 SEK
02/10/20269,999 SEK−1,501 SEK

Next inspection

In Sweden, a car or light van has its second inspection no later than 24 months after the first, and after that no later than 14 months after the previous one. The listing does not say when the car is next due for inspection.

Check with Transportstyrelsen

Sale periods

Private seller, Skärblacka, Östergötland 24 days for sale
10/9/202618/9/202626/9/20265/10/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
02/10/2026Asking price 11,500 SEK → 9,999 SEK
20/09/2026Asking price 14,999 SEK → 11,500 SEK

SEK
5,000 SEK 900,000 SEK
3 years
1 year 3 years
Estimated monthly instalment approx. 360 SEK/mo

The estimate uses a nominal interest rate of 5.80% and an account fee of 60 SEK a month. The actual rate, term and instalment are set in the loan offer.

Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

Tyre sizes for this model

  • 195/40 R16
  • 195/45 R15
  • 185/55 R14
  • 155/70 R13
  • 175/65 R13
  • 175/60 R14

Wheel sizes for this model

13″
14″
15″
16″
What do the sizes mean?

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Polo cost?

Volkswagen Polo is for sale at 9,999 SEK.

Is this car well priced?

According to bilbil.se's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 9,800 SEK).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 24 days. The listing entered bilbil.se's tracking on 10/09/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 5,000 SEK below the original listing price.

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 1997 and was first registered on 13/01/1997.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 265,000 km.

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. The full feature list is on this page.

Where is Volkswagen Polo located?

The car is located in Östergötland (Skärblacka, Östergötland).

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (Skärblacka).

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.