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: 145,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.4 litres, 84 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 139 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE is advertised with 145,000 miles, approximately 72,000 above the typical mileage for its age. The dealer is asking £1,795, which is £819 below the AskCar estimate of £2,614. We recommend confirming the advertised price and vehicle details. The AskCar estimate draws on 8,299 Volkswagen Polo adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 16 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £200. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at Mct Midlands Car Trader in Derby. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £819 (31%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,614. Worth asking the dealer why.

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 8,299 priced Volkswagen Polo adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

A 2011 Volkswagen Polo with the 1.4 petrol engine is typically advertised at £5,300: the median of the 69 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2011 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 16 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 19 October 2026 at £1,995. Its asking price is now £1,795, £200 less. The latest price cut was seen on 28 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 19 October 2026: £1,995
• 28 October 2026: £1,795

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 14 January 2027.

It failed its MOT on 29 December 2025 (nearside front position lamp not working; offside rear service brake lagging in operation; parking brake efficiency below requirements) and passed 1 day later, on 30 December 2025.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

Mileage at that test: 144,002 miles, which matches the advertised 145,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 72,000 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2011 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

12 other 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE 1.4 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,499 to £5,490, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.4 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 132,089 miles. Price: £2,499, £704 more than this car. Dealer: The Car Courtyard in Arnold. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2011-54d645750e89
• 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.4 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 105,223 miles. Price: £2,987, £1,192 more than this car. Dealer: Infinity Automobiles in Bradford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2011-8a9a9e5c6328
• 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.4 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 103,000 miles. Price: £2,995, £1,200 more than this car. Dealer: AUR MOTORS in Sunbury-on-Thames. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2011-7abd1dc971f2

• The nearest: 2011 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.4 petrol hatchback, grey, 1 miles from this car. Mileage: 80,760 miles. Price: £4,450, £2,655 more than this car. Dealer: KL AutoHouse in Derby. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2011-adc0beab2c0d