2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI R Line

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: R Line
• Version: 1.2 TSI R Line Manual FWD Euro 5 5dr (104 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 120,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 104 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 124 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 Volkswagen Polo R Line is advertised with 120,000 miles, approximately 49,200 above the typical mileage for its age. The dealer is asking £4,495, which is £368 above the AskCar estimate of £4,127. 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 41 days ago. Our latest MOT record expired on 29 August 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. You can find this car at DG Car Sales in Trowbridge. 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: £368 (8%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,127.

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 2012 Volkswagen Polo with the 1.2 petrol engine is typically advertised at £4,600: the median of the 121 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 41 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £4,495. Its asking price has not changed.

Price changes recorded:

• 25 September 2026: £4,495
• 25 October 2026: £4,295
• 29 October 2026: £4,495

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 29 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 15 MOTs. The latest, on 27 August 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Mileage at that test: 111,290 miles, which matches the advertised 120,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 49,200 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2012 Volkswagen Polo R Line 1.2 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £4,650 to £8,495, as of 5 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volkswagen Polo R Line, 1.2 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 107,000 miles. Price: £4,650, £155 more than this car. Dealer: Solihull Motor House in Solihull. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-28156171a848
• 2012 Volkswagen Polo R Line, 1.2 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 43,619 miles. Price: £8,495, £4,000 more than this car. Dealer: Leeds Motor Company in Leeds. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-b0c49efbef45