2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 E

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: E
• Version: 1.2 E Manual FWD Euro 4 3dr (60 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 101,260 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 60 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 138 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2008 Volkswagen Polo is advertised with 101,260 miles, approximately 21,900 above the typical mileage for its age. Priced at £1,789, it is advertised £75 above the AskCar estimate of £1,714. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 8,370 Volkswagen Polo cars across different ages and specifications. The dealer may accept less: this car has been on sale for at least 90 days. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by L T Car Sales in Leighton Buzzard. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £75 (4%) over the AskCar estimate of £1,714.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 8,370 priced Volkswagen Polo adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

A 2008 Volkswagen Polo with the 1.2 petrol engine is typically advertised at £2,400: the median of the 14 for sale on AskCar, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

The dealer may accept less. This 2008 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 90 days. About 6 in 10 of 2008 Volkswagen Polo cars are gone from sale within a month of being advertised: 31 of the 53 first advertised between 13 July 2026 and 3 October 2026.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 8 August 2026 at £1,650. Its asking price is now £1,789, £139 more.

Price changes recorded:

• 8 August 2026: £1,650
• 11 October 2026: £1,950
• 20 October 2026: £1,820
• 24 October 2026: £1,789

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: valid until 7 December 2026.

It failed its MOT on 5 December 2025 (nearside front position lamp not working; front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside headlamp aim too low and too far to the left; and 2 more) and passed 3 days later, on 8 December 2025.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Mileage at that test: 94,371 miles, which matches the advertised 101,260 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 21,900 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2008 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2008 Volkswagen Polo E 1.2 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £1,995 to £2,240, as of 6 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 Volkswagen Polo E, 1.2 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 62,200 miles. Price: £2,240, £451 more than this car. Dealer: House of Cars in Windsor. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2008-90ae8ab517ea
• 2008 Volkswagen Polo E, 1.2 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 58,250 miles. Price: £1,995, £206 more than this car. Dealer: Serene Motors in Gerrards Cross. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2008-69c1b9711672