The 1997 Volkswagen Polo is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.6 litres and an output of 55 kW (75 hp).

The asking price is 11,500 SEK. That is in line with bilbil.se's estimated market price of 18,300 SEK. The estimate is based on 40 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 52%.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 15 days and a private seller in about 14 days.

The odometer reads 93,000 km. The car was inspected 7/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 9/2027.

Running the car costs an estimated:

The seller is a private individual, Kungsbacka.

The car has been for sale since 01/11/2026.

Basic information

Mileage
93,000 km
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Fuel
Petrol
Displacement
1,598 cm³
Model year
1997
First registration
30/07/2010
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Acceleration (0–100)
12.2–12.5 s
Body type
Hatchback
Colour
Blue
Country of manufacture
Spain
Assembly plant
Volkswagen, Pamplona
bilbil.se ID
370520

Engine and drivetrain

Engine code
AEE
Engine layout
Inline
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Engine position
Front
Fuel injection
Indirect injection
Camshaft drive
Timing belt
Fuel grade
Petrol 95
Power
55 kW / 75 hp
Engine speed at peak power
4,600–5,200 rpm
Torque
128–135 Nm
Engine speed at peak torque
2,800 rpm
Top speed
172 km/h

Consumption and emissions

ECE, city
8.1–8.6 l/100 km
ECE, 90 km/h
5.2–5.3 l/100 km
ECE, 120 km/h
6.9–7.2 l/100 km
ECE, combined
6.7–7.0 l/100 km
Fuel tank
45 l
Emission class
Euro 2
Exhaust aftertreatment
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weights

Dimensions (L × W × H)
3,710 × 1,650 × 1,420 mm
Wheelbase
2,410 mm
Turning circle
10.1 m
Boot space
245 l
Boot space, seats folded
975 l
Kerb weight
1,110 kg
Gross weight
1,400 kg
Payload
410 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
450 kg
Tow ball load
50 kg

Body and chassis

Seats
4
Doors
5
Front suspension
Coil springs
Rear suspension
Coil springs
Front brakes
Disc brakes
Rear brakes
Drum brakes

The information on this page is compiled by Bilbil from dozens of public and non-public sources from Sweden and elsewhere in Europe. Check the details stated by the seller in the original listing.

Generation
III (6N)
Produced
1994–2001
Sub-model
6N

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

Asking price: 11,500 SEK

At market price

Market price estimate 18,300 SEK

Based on asking prices

Compared to 40 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Polo, 1997) 13,590 SEK
  • Low mileage +4,710 SEK
  • Market price estimate 18,300 SEK

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 9/2027

About 10 months left. 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. According to the listing description, the car was inspected in 7/2026.

Check with Transportstyrelsen

The car was registered in Sweden later than its model year, which is typical of an imported car. The inspection interval runs from the original date of first use, so the first inspection deadline cannot be worked out from the registration date.

Sale periods

Private seller, Kungsbacka, Halland 1 day for sale
1/11/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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SEK
5,000 SEK 900,000 SEK
3 years
1 year 3 years
Estimated monthly instalment approx. 410 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

  • 195/50 R15
  • 195/45 R16
  • 155/65 R14
  • 185/55 R14
  • 185/60 R14
  • 175/65 R13
  • 195/40 R16
  • 205/40 R16

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 11,500 SEK.

Is this car well priced?

According to bilbil.se's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 18,300 SEK).

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered bilbil.se's tracking on 01/11/2026.

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 1997 and was first registered on 30/07/2010.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 93,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 9/2027. 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.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.

Where is Volkswagen Polo located?

The car is located in Halland (Kungsbacka, Halland).

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (Kungsbacka).

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.