The VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2000-02) 5DR ESTATE 1.6 S is a small, practical estate car, offering the familiar easy-to-drive character of a Polo with extra luggage space. In the UK used-car market it sits between a city hatchback and a compact family load-carrier, making it a less common alternative to the period’s small hatchbacks. mycarcheck.com has recorded 15 look-ups covering six distinct VINs, so this is a modest sample rather than a broad picture of every car. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £400 and average recorded mileage of 81,000 miles. The cars averaged about 2,000 miles a year and 4.7 previous keepers, useful context when judging an individual example; condition and service history matter greatly at this age. With five doors, a useful boot and a 1.6-litre petrol engine, it suits errands, commuting and small-household trips. Compared with Fiesta or Corsa rivals, its appeal is practical Polo simplicity.