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: 76,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 103 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 124 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2011 Volkswagen Polo Sel has covered 76,000 miles, around 3,000 more miles than is typical for its age. Its asking price of £4,694 is £52 below the AskCar estimate of £4,746. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 8,098 Volkswagen Polo cars across different ages and specifications. The dealer may accept less. This car has been on sale for at least 158 days, and its asking price is down £500. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by Vivian Price Cars in Bristol. 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

Fair price: £52 (1%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,746.

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

The dealer may accept less. This 2011 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 158 days, and its asking price has been cut by £500. About 6 in 10 of 2011 Volkswagen Polo cars are gone from sale within a month of being advertised: 141 of the 256 first advertised between 10 July 2026 and 29 September 2026.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £5,194. Its asking price is now £4,694, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 29 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 28 May 2026: £5,194
• 10 September 2026: £5,094
• 2 October 2026: £4,994
• 29 October 2026: £4,694

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 6 November 2026.

It failed its MOT on 7 November 2025 (nearside front headlamp aim too low; offside front headlamp aim too low; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 74,232 miles, which matches the advertised 76,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 3,000 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 £2,495 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, £306 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, orange. Mileage: 96,000 miles. Price: £2,495, £2,199 less than this car. Dealer: S A Car Sales in West Molesey. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2011-979d0bf6773b
• 2011 Volkswagen Polo SEL, 1.2 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 133,000 miles. Price: £4,195, £499 less than this car. Dealer: TPW Trading Car Sales in Nottingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2011-74bd851e25d5