Good price
Volkswagen Polo
2018 Se Tsi
PetrolManual98,848 mi2018
£200/yr
£169/mo
£7,252
cash
Cobalt Motors·4.5 (149)· Gosforth
Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr
Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)
Most common in stock
£200/yr
86% of Volkswagen Polo
Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr
If over £40k new · years 2–6
How Volkswagen Polo road tax is worked out
| CO₂ | Petrol / EV / RDE2 diesel | Non-RDE2 diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 0 g/km | £10 | £10 |
| 1–50 g/km | £115 | £135 |
| 51–75 g/km | £135 | £280 |
| 76–90 g/km | £280 | £365 |
| 91–100 g/km | £365 | £405 |
| 101–110 g/km | £405 | £455 |
| 111–130 g/km | £455 | £560 |
| 131–150 g/km | £560 | £1,410 |
| 151–170 g/km | £1,410 | £2,270 |
| 171–190 g/km | £2,270 | £3,420 |
| 191–225 g/km | £3,420 | £4,850 |
| 226–255 g/km | £4,850 | £5,690 |
| Over 255 g/km | £5,690 | £5,690 |
After the first year
2026/27- £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
- +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
- Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
- Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.
Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.
Volkswagen Polo in stock now — from £7,252
Fair price
Volkswagen Polo
2017 Match Edition Tsi
PetrolManual57,676 mi2017
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£8,399
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham
Volkswagen Polo
2018 Se Tsi
PetrolManual58,984 mi2018
£200/yr
£214/mo
£9,190
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (207)· South Ruislip
Good price
Volkswagen Polo
2018 Se Tsi
PetrolManual48,888 mi2018
£200/yr
£227/mo
£9,780
cash
Cobalt Motors·4.5 (149)· Gosforth
Good price
Volkswagen Polo
2019 Se Tsi
PetrolManual50,500 mi2019
£200/yr
£227/mo
£9,949
cash
Cobalt Motors·4.5 (149)· Gosforth
Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax
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:
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| 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 much is road tax on a Volkswagen Polo?
- A Volkswagen Polo registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
- Do electric Volkswagen Polos pay road tax?
- Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
- What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
- Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
- How is road tax calculated for the Volkswagen Polo?
- For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
- How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
- For cars registered from April 2017, VED involves a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge applies to cars with a list price over £40,000 when new. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands.
- How many Volkswagen Polos are currently for sale?
- We currently have 7 Volkswagen Polos for sale, ranging from model years 2017 to 2019.