2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 SE

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: SE
• Version: 1.2 SE Manual FWD Euro 5 5dr (59 bhp)
• Year: 2011
• Mileage: 122,042 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 59 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 128 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE is advertised with 122,042 miles, approximately 51,800 above the typical mileage for its age. Its asking price of £3,995 is £962 above the AskCar estimate of £3,033. The AskCar estimate draws on 8,332 Volkswagen Polo adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 55 days ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is Swindon Car Sales, based in Swindon. 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

Above the going rate: £962 (31%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,033.

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 1.2 petrol engine is typically advertised at £4,400: the median of the 118 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2011 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 55 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 11 September 2026 at £3,995. 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: valid until 19 February 2027.

It failed its MOT on 16 February 2026 (nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill) and passed 1 day later, on 17 February 2026.

Advisories at the latest test: exhaust deteriorating; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

Mileage at that test: 117,060 miles, which matches the advertised 122,042 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 51,800 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2011 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

10 other 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE 1.2 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,345 to £4,995, as of 5 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.2 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 113,456 miles. Price: £2,345, £1,650 less than this car. Dealer: S B Car Sales in Sunbury-on-Thames. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2011-e4510c361ec0
• 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.2 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 111,111 miles. Price: £2,499, £1,496 less than this car. Dealer: AJ Motor Hub in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2011-9a9cecc4930c
• 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.2 petrol hatchback, orange. Mileage: 100,447 miles. Price: £2,990, £1,005 less than this car. Dealer: Motorplug in Stockton-on-Tees. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2011-196696317db8

• The nearest: 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.2 petrol hatchback, red, 34 miles from this car. Mileage: 83,138 miles. Price: £3,995, the same price as this car. Dealer: AJK Autos (Bristol) in Bristol. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2011-606e5472d181