2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Match

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: Match
• Version: 1.2 Match Manual FWD Euro 5 5dr
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 90,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 128 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match is advertised with 90,000 miles, approximately 19,200 above the typical mileage for its age. Priced at £4,115, it is advertised £24 below the AskCar estimate of £4,139. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 8,332 Volkswagen Polo adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. We first saw this car advertised 161 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £385. Our latest MOT record expired on 2 September 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Manchester Performance Cars, based in Manchester. 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

Fair price: £24 (under 1%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,139.

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 161 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £4,500. Its asking price is now £4,115, £385 less. The latest price cut was seen on 17 July 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 28 May 2026: £4,500
• 17 July 2026: £3,950
• 6 September 2026: £4,115

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 2 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 11 August 2025 (nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment) and passed 2 days later, on 13 August 2025.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge.

Mileage at that test: 89,662 miles, which matches the advertised 90,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 19,200 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

53 other 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match 1.2 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,500 to £7,995, as of 5 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 90,000 miles. Price: £3,389, £726 less than this car. Dealer: Veracity Autohaus in Slough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-27d709fb4127
• 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 92,159 miles. Price: £4,990, £875 more than this car. Dealer: Keywise Cars in Exeter. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-b5fd8efc7f34
• 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 93,000 miles. Price: £3,995, £120 less than this car. Dealer: Carhub in Bristol. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-66b9aae039cb

• The nearest: 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 petrol hatchback, white, 4 miles from this car. Mileage: 124,500 miles. Price: £2,995, £1,120 less than this car. Dealer: Mk Autos in Failsworth. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-62dd7747dca5