VOLKSWAGEN LUPO

1998-2005

Price £1000-£9000

A Polo without all that wasted space – and with the quality to make it effectively a micro-phaeton. Standard spec supplies the bare minimum, much like the 1.0-litre engine itself. The slightly rortier 1.4 comes in two power outputs: 75bhp and 100bhp. For 64mpg potential, nab the gentle 1.7 or more sporty 1.4 turbo diesels. There’s even a premium-priced GTI if you don’t fancy paying £16k for the new hot Up.

ONE WE FOUND 2002 VOLKSWAGEN LUPO 1.0 SE, 29K MILES, £2500