2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: SE
• Version: 1.2 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE DSG FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (89 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 43,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 89 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 109 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 Volkswagen Polo SE is advertised with 43,000 miles, approximately 27,800 below the typical mileage for its age. The AskCar estimate for this car is £6,632. It is priced at £6,650, which is £18 above that estimate. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 8,332 Volkswagen Polo cars across different ages and specifications. We first saw this car advertised 51 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £145. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is advertised by Kennet Motors in Bracknell. 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: £18 (under 1%) over the AskCar estimate of £6,632.

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 51 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 15 September 2026 at £6,795. Its asking price is now £6,650, £145 less. The latest price cut was seen on 24 September 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 15 September 2026: £6,795
• 24 September 2026: £6,650

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: valid until 20 July 2027.

It has had one MOT, on 21 July 2026, and passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 43,499 miles, which matches the advertised 43,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 27,800 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

1 other 2012 Volkswagen Polo SE 1.2 petrol automatic hatchback is for sale at UK dealers, as of 5 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.2 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 67,000 miles. Price: £6,495, £155 less than this car. Dealer: Ben Kemp in Norwich. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-9a166aefd862