Fair price
Volkswagen Polo
2019 Se Tsi
PetrolManual50,500 mi2019
£200/yr
£239/mo
£10,480
cash
Cobalt Motors·4.5 (143)· West Allotment
Volkswagen Polo insurance group
1–30 of 50
Good price
Volkswagen Polo
2018 Se Tsi
PetrolManual48,888 mi2018
£200/yr
£227/mo
£9,780
cash
Cobalt Motors·4.5 (143)· West Allotment
Good price
Volkswagen Polo
2015 Se Tsi Semi-auto
PetrolAutomatic64,246 mi2015
Band B · £20/yr
£186/mo
£7,699
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham
Good price
Volkswagen Polo
2018 Se Tsi
PetrolManual98,848 mi2018
£200/yr
£169/mo
£7,252
cash
Cobalt Motors·4.5 (143)· West Allotment
Fair price
Volkswagen Polo
2017 R-line Tsi Semi-auto
PetrolAutomatic38,110 mi2017
Band B · £20/yr
£280/mo
£12,402
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham
Motoring Today score
How good is the Volkswagen Polo?
75/100
Overall
Reliability69
Running costs78
Family & practicality78
Insurance74
Reliability is from real DVSA MOT pass rates; running costs, insurance, safety and practicality from manufacturer specs (MPG/CO₂, insurance group, Euro NCAP, dimensions). Overall is a fixed weighted blend (family 17% · safety 18% · insurance 15% · reliability 25% · running cost 25%), from a sample of 611,721. A guide, not a guarantee.
Market data
Volkswagen Polo market snapshot
How prices compare
51th percentile
On average, about 51% of comparable Volkswagen Polo listings across the local market are cheaper, and the rest cost more. Typical market price for a comparable Volkswagen Polo: £10,029.
Based on 5 of our current listings
How quickly it sells
24 days
Comparable Volkswagen Polo listings typically take around 24 days to sell, based on local sold-car data.
Based on 5 of our current listings
Typical mileage
60,118 miles
Across our current Volkswagen Polo stock, mileage ranges from 38,110 to 98,848 miles (median 50,500).
Across 5 of our current listings
Price and days-to-sell figures are averaged across our own live Volkswagen Polo listings, each checked against MarketCheck UK's wider market data (refreshed every 24 hours). Mileage is from our current stock directly. Shown only where we have enough listings to be representative — a guide, not a valuation.
Specifications & dimensions
Trim-level specifications for the Volkswagen Polo (Diesel, Petrol), across 543 recorded variants.
Performance
- 45–204 bhp
- Power
- 6.3s
- 0–60 mph (fastest)
- 150 mph
- Top speed
- 999–1,984 cc
- Engine
Economy & running costs
- 0–83 mpg
- Fuel economy
- 82–216 g/km
- CO₂
- £190
- Road tax (VED)
- 1–30 of 50
- Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
- 3,970 mm
- Length
- 1,901 mm
- Width
- 1,461 mm
- Height
- 2,465 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,100 kg
- Weight
- 5
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5-star · tested 2022
- 70%
- Safety assist
The Volkswagen Polo Hatchback was tested by Euro NCAP in 2022 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:
Manual · Automatic 5 seats New from £5,064
| Trim | Fuel | Power | MPG | CO₂ | Ins. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 TSI 115 R-Line 5dr DSGAutomatic | Petrol | 113 bhp | 49.6 - 52.3 mpg | 123 | 15 |
| 1.0 TSI Match 5dr DSGAutomatic | Petrol | 93 bhp | 50.4 - 52.3 mpg | 122 | 11 |
| 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSGAutomatic | Petrol | 204 bhp | 40.9 - 43.5 mpg | 149 | 25 |
| 1.0 Life 5drManual | Petrol | 78 bhp | 48.7 - 52.3 mpg | 122 | 3 |
| 1.0 TSI 110 SEL 5drManual | Petrol | 108 bhp | 49.6 - 54.3 mpg | 118 | 10 |
| 1.0 TSI 110 SEL 5dr DSGAutomatic | Petrol | 108 bhp | 46.3 - 49.6 mpg | 128 | 10 |
| 2.0 TSI GTI+ 5drManual | Petrol | 197 bhp | 38.7 - 39.8 mpg | 144 | 28 |
| 1.0 TSI 95 SE Tech Edition 5dManual | Petrol | 93 bhp | 49.6 - 52.3 mpg | 104 | 8 |
| 1.0 TSI 95 SE Tech Edition DSG 5dAutomatic | Petrol | 93 bhp | 44.8 - 45.6 mpg | 106 | 8 |
| S 1.0 Evo 80PS 5dManual | Petrol | 78 bhp | 49.6 - 51.4 mpg | 126 | 1 |
| 1.0 EVO 80 SE Tech Edition 5dManual | Petrol | 78 bhp | 46.3 - 48.7 mpg | 110 | 1 |
| GTI 2.0 TSI 200PS DSG auto 5dAutomatic | Petrol | 197 bhp | 38.7 - 39.8 mpg | 159 | 26 |
Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Volkswagen Polo cars are currently for sale on Motoring Today?
- There are 5 Volkswagen Polo cars currently listed for sale on Motoring Today, as of 12 August 2026.
- What is the cheapest Volkswagen Polo available?
- The most affordable Volkswagen Polo available is a 2013 model with 47,971 miles, priced at £6,599. Representative finance is available from £161 per month.
- What should I check when buying a used Volkswagen Polo?
- Always review the full service history and check for any MOT advisories, which are available on every Motoring Today listing. These checks provide valuable insights into the car's maintenance and potential issues.
- Are Volkswagen Polo cars ULEZ compliant?
- To determine ULEZ compliance, check the specific vehicle's Euro emissions standard. Generally, petrol cars Euro 4 and above (from 2006) and diesel cars Euro 6 and above (from September 2015) are compliant.
- What finance options are available for a Volkswagen Polo?
- We offer Hire Purchase (HP) agreements, where you pay monthly to own the car at the end of the term. A representative example for HP includes a £0 deposit over 60 months, with finance subject to status.
Our Volkswagen Polo reviews
Read the full verdict on each generation before you shortlist a car.
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