2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Match

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: Match
• Version: 1.4 Match DSG FWD Euro 5 5dr (84 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 34,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.4 litres, 84 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 134 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 34,000 miles on the clock, this 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match has done roughly 37,500 fewer miles than a typical 2012 Volkswagen Polo. The dealer is asking £7,495, which is £196 below the AskCar estimate of £7,691. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 8,299 Volkswagen Polo cars across different ages and specifications. We first saw this car advertised 45 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £500. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by Motor Trade Centre in Ilford. 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

Fair price: £196 (2%) under the AskCar estimate of £7,691.

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 1.4 petrol engine is typically advertised at £6,300: the median of the 65 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 45 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 20 September 2026 at £7,995. Its asking price is now £7,495, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 17 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 20 September 2026: £7,995
• 21 September 2026: £7,950
• 23 September 2026: £7,750
• 29 September 2026: £7,650
• 7 October 2026: £7,550
• 13 October 2026: £7,350
• 15 October 2026: £7,995
• 17 October 2026: £7,495

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 11 December 2026.

It failed its MOT on 10 December 2025 (windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; offside rear inner tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

Mileage at that test: 31,465 miles, which matches the advertised 34,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 37,500 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

21 other 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match 1.4 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £5,189 to £9,495, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.4 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 33,000 miles. Price: £8,378, £883 more than this car. Dealer: Ashby Square Autos in Loughborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-7edc6ca3f6cd
• 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.4 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 31,000 miles. Price: £7,995, £500 more than this car. Dealer: Balham Car London in Balham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-d4d00fed01d7
• 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.4 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 30,121 miles. Price: £8,999, £1,504 more than this car. Dealer: Watsons Autos in Bishop's Stortford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-6b971ee246c9

• The nearest: 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.4 petrol hatchback, grey, 13 miles from this car. Mileage: 82,924 miles. Price: £6,495, £1,000 less than this car. Dealer: The Great Automobiles in Penge. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-0a4c6db7c9d6