2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Match

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: Match
• Version: 1.2 Match Manual FWD Euro 5 5dr (59 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 34,600 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 59 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 128 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match has covered 34,600 miles, around 36,900 fewer miles than is typical for its age. The dealer is asking £6,995, which is £1,140 above the AskCar estimate of £5,855. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 8,299 Volkswagen Polo cars across different ages and specifications. We have tracked this advert for 14 days. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. You can find this car at Bowen Automotive in Merthyr Tydfil. 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: £1,140 (19%) over the AskCar estimate of £5,855.

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 petrol 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 14 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 21 October 2026 at £6,995. 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: valid until 31 July 2027.

It has had 13 MOTs. The latest, on 22 July 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 34,055 miles, which matches the advertised 34,600 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 36,900 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

56 other 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match 1.2 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,500 to £7,995, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 32,670 miles. Price: £6,564, £431 less than this car. Dealer: A Safaa in Slough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-0e0f94cba43a
• 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 39,180 miles. Price: £6,200, £795 less than this car. Dealer: Newman Motor Company in Cheshunt. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-a7b402f0ad39
• 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 petrol hatchback, orange. Mileage: 40,000 miles. Price: £5,995, £1,000 less than this car. Dealer: A R used Cars in Bedford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-d279cee01632

• The nearest: 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 petrol hatchback, white, 26 miles from this car. Mileage: 109,000 miles. Price: £4,199, £2,796 less than this car. Dealer: RS Cars in Penarth. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-15ccdfce11fa