2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI Match

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: Match
• Version: 1.2 TDI Match Manual FWD Euro 5 (74 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 117,996 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 74 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 102 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match is advertised with 117,996 miles, approximately 46,500 above the typical mileage for its age. Priced at £3,995, it is advertised £721 above the AskCar estimate of £3,274. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 8,299 Volkswagen Polo cars across different ages and specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 40 days ago. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 24 October 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by Steve Andrew Cars in Bardney. 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

Above the going rate: £721 (22%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,274.

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 2012 Volkswagen Polo with the 1.2 diesel engine is typically advertised at £4,500: the median of the 127 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 40 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £3,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 24 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 3 October 2025 (nearside rear position lamp not working; nearside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords) and passed 3 days later, on 6 October 2025.

Advisories at the latest test: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 111,588 miles, which matches the advertised 117,996 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 46,500 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

8 other 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match 1.2 diesel manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,662 to £4,995, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 diesel hatchback, blue. Mileage: 125,928 miles. Price: £2,662, £1,333 less than this car. Dealer: Drive Central in Solihull. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-c352d6cd6880
• 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 diesel hatchback, silver. Mileage: 107,000 miles. Price: £3,995, the same price as this car. Dealer: Paul Blaney Motors in Belfast. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-1770f3cc95a9
• 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 100,000 miles. Price: £3,495, £500 less than this car. Dealer: Wheels Of Ipswich in Ipswich. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-f83d78058ce6

• The nearest: 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 diesel hatchback, silver, 75 miles from this car. Mileage: 53,000 miles. Price: £4,995, £1,000 more than this car. Dealer: Rightway Motors in Dukinfield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-30fbb4a24236