Volkswagen polo 2011 *need gone*

Worth knowing

• Above-average kilometres: 195,764 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• An older car: 15 years old. Cars over ten years need an NCT every year, and repairs and parts weigh more in what it costs to keep.

Why we say so

62 Volkswagen Polos from 2010 to 2012, petrol, manual are for sale now. Most ask €4,250 to €6,000, with about 180,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 47 of the 62, near the bottom of the range. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.