2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 SE

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: SE
• Version: 1.4 SE Manual FWD Euro 5 5dr (84 bhp)
• Year: 2011
• Mileage: 61,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.4 litres, 84 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 139 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE has covered 61,000 miles, around 9,300 fewer miles than is typical for its age. The dealer is asking £4,995, which is £100 above the AskCar estimate of £4,895. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 8,332 Volkswagen Polo cars across different ages and specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 161 days ago. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 6 October 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is for sale at ARC Car Centre in Wakefield. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £100 (2%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,895.

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 8,332 priced Volkswagen Polo adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

A 2011 Volkswagen Polo with the 1.4 petrol engine is typically advertised at £5,500: the median of the 67 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2011 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 161 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £4,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 6 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 18 September 2025 (exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; rear exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; rear exhaust system insecure) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

Mileage at that test: 59,015 miles, which matches the advertised 61,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 9,300 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2011 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

10 other 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE 1.4 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £1,795 to £5,490, as of 5 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.4 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 57,631 miles. Price: £5,095, £100 more than this car. Dealer: CM Motor Group in Strathaven. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2011-7bfd72bdeb45
• 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.4 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 51,250 miles. Price: £5,490, £495 more than this car. Dealer: Mote Park Vehicles in Woodchurch. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2011-0009871d475b
• 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.4 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 46,852 miles. Price: £5,245, £250 more than this car. Dealer: Automotive Dealers in Ipswich. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2011-dd62933e0405

• The nearest: 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.4 petrol hatchback, silver, 48 miles from this car. Mileage: 132,089 miles. Price: £2,499, £2,496 less than this car. Dealer: The Car Courtyard in Arnold. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2011-54d645750e89