The VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2000-02) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.4 75 SE is a small, three-door supermini: an easy-to-place city car for UK streets, rather than a family-sized hatchback. Its compact shape and straightforward petrol engine suit everyday errands and shorter commutes, while the SE trim gives this ageing Polo a more reassuringly equipped feel than a basic runabout. mycarcheck.com recorded 243 look-ups covering 62 distinct VINs, offering a useful but not huge snapshot of cars checked. These showed an average private-sale valuation of £400 and average recorded mileage of 107,000 miles. The average annual mileage was 3,000, and cars had around seven previous keepers, so condition and history deserve close attention. Against Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa rivals, the Polo is valued for easy manoeuvring and a reassuring feel. It suits first-time drivers, students and commuters. The 1.4 SE is no economy champion, but a checked example can be an affordable, characterful car.