Is £1390 for a 2004 Volkswagen Polo a good deal?

I looked at a 2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.9 this weekend to possibly purchase. It has 86,000 miles on the clock and is being priced at £1390 with 3 previous owners. What should I be looking for and does this seem legit?

Asked on 12 January 2017 by Niki Mcgarvey

Answered by Honest John
Apart from rust, here's what you should be checking: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volkswagen/polo-iv-2.../ Price information here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/used-prices/
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