2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI SEL

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: SEL
• Version: 1.2 TSI SEL Manual FWD Euro 5 3dr (103 bhp)
• Year: 2011
• Mileage: 96,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 103 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Orange
• CO2: 124 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2011 Volkswagen Polo Sel has covered 96,000 miles, around 23,000 more miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £2,495, this car is advertised £1,595 below the AskCar estimate of £4,090. This is a large price difference, so check the price and vehicle details with the dealer. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 8,098 Volkswagen Polo cars across different ages and specifications. We first saw this car advertised 56 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £5. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. It is for sale at S A Car Sales in West Molesey. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £1,595 (39%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,090. 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 8,098 priced Volkswagen Polo adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2011 Volkswagen Polo with the 1.2 petrol engine is typically advertised at £4,200: the median of the 117 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2011 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 56 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 7 September 2026 at £2,500. Its asking price is now £2,495, £5 less. The latest price cut was seen on 28 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 7 September 2026: £2,500
• 19 September 2026: £3,495
• 28 September 2026: £2,500
• 30 September 2026: £3,200
• 1 October 2026: £2,995
• 15 October 2026: £2,500
• 28 October 2026: £2,495

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 26 November 2026.

It failed its MOT on 20 November 2025 (nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back) and passed 7 days later, on 27 November 2025.

Advisories at the latest test: oil leak, but not excessive; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slightly misting.

Mileage at that test: 94,948 miles, which matches the advertised 96,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 23,000 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2011 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

3 other 2011 Volkswagen Polo SEL 1.2 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £4,195 to £5,000, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2011 Volkswagen Polo SEL, 1.2 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 81,724 miles. Price: £5,000, £2,505 more than this car. Dealer: Hearsall Common Car Sales in Coventry. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2011-d8eeafd7ac9d
• 2011 Volkswagen Polo SEL, 1.2 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 76,000 miles. Price: £4,694, £2,199 more than this car. Dealer: Vivian Price Cars in Kingswood and Fishponds. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2011-b08f5f117a1e
• 2011 Volkswagen Polo SEL, 1.2 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 133,000 miles. Price: £4,195, £1,700 more than this car. Dealer: TPW Trading Car Sales in Nottingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2011-74bd851e25d5