Carsieve VW Polo III facelift 1.0, 50 PS, 5-speed manual (1999–2001)
- Power
- 50 PS (37 kW)
- Engine codes
- –
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
- Production years
- 1999–2001
- Running cost per month
- €361
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Median price
- €1,300
- Reliability
- 3/5
- DIY
- 3/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide VW Polo III 6N (1994-2001): known problems and buying guide
Average reliability with a few known faults. Check the heater on early petrols, the gearbox and the 2002 brake line recall before you buy.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil intake icing in cold weather | 1.0 and 1.4 petrol, built before model year 2000 | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Hydraulic lifter rattle | 1.0 and 1.4 petrol | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Gearbox wear | 5-speed manual, GTI named | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Exhaust system and catalytic converter | All engines (rust); catalytic converter faults in ADAC data for 1995, 1997 and 1998 | Not stated | EUR 450-550 fitted (ADAC, Germany, year not stated) | Generation guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- Heater on the early petrols. Ask for proof of the auxiliary heater ("Zusatzheizung") on the crankcase vent. Bad result: no heater on a car built before 2000, and no record of a retrofit.
- Gearbox noise and shifting. Drive through every gear, cold and warm, and listen for whining or squeaking. Bad result: whine, squeak or hard shifts.
- Gearbox oil level. Ask when the gearbox oil was last changed, and check the level on a lift. Bad result: low oil or no record.
- Exhaust and catalytic converter. Check the exhaust on a lift for holes, flaking rust and loose brackets. Bad result: holes or rust at the joints or the catalytic converter. No tools needed.
- Recall VIN check. Ask a VW dealer to check the VIN for open campaigns, and for proof that the 2002 brake booster line check was done. Bad result: no proof.
- Lifter rattle. Start the engine cold and listen at the top of the engine. Bad result: a ticking rattle that does not fade once the engine is warm.
Running costs
| Operational | €186 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €88 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €87 |
| Total per month | €361 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €27 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.
- Listings
- 64
- 25th percentile
- €950
- Median price
- €1,300
- 75th percentile
- €1,700
- Median mileage
- 166,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2001
- Dealer share
- 9.4%
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Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | – | – |
| 2001 | 33 | €1,200 | 170,000 km |
| 2000 | 24 | €1,350 | 159,000 km |
| 1999 | 4 | – | – |
Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.
Price history
| Month | Listings | Median price | Middle half | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 64 | €1,300 | €950 – €1,700 | 166,000 km |
| Oct 2026 | 64 | €1,300 | €950 – €1,700 | 166,000 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 10 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Doors | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polo 1.0 Edition | 50 PS | 3 | 2000–2001 | €361 |
| Polo 1.0 Edition | 50 PS | 5 | 2000–2001 | €361 |
| Polo 1.0 | 50 PS | 3 | 1999–2001 | €357 |
| Polo 1.0 | 50 PS | 5 | 1999–2001 | €357 |
| Polo 1.0 Trendline | 50 PS | 3 | 1999–2001 | €361 |
| Polo 1.0 Trendline | 50 PS | 5 | 1999–2001 | €361 |
| Polo 1.0 Comfortline | 50 PS | 3 | 1999–2001 | €359 |
| Polo 1.0 Comfortline | 50 PS | 5 | 1999–2001 | €359 |
| Polo 1.0 Highline | 50 PS | 3 | 1999–2001 | €361 |
| Polo 1.0 Highline | 50 PS | 5 | 1999–2001 | €361 |