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: 110,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 59 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 128 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match has covered 110,000 miles, around 38,500 more miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £3,195, it is advertised £317 below the AskCar estimate of £3,512. The AskCar estimate uses 8,299 UK dealer adverts for the Volkswagen Polo, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 128 days ago. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 17 June 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is Cars Direct, based in Huddersfield. 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

Good value: £317 (9%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,512.

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 128 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 29 June 2026 at £3,195. Its asking price has not changed.

Price changes recorded:

• 29 June 2026: £3,195
• 18 September 2026: £2,995
• 8 October 2026: £3,195

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 17 June 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 16 June 2025 (rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2) and passed 2 days later, on 18 June 2025.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 105,255 miles, which matches the advertised 110,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 38,500 miles higher 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, silver. Mileage: 110,652 miles. Price: £3,199, the same price as this car. Dealer: HMA Motors in Slough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-418ec752d0e6
• 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 109,000 miles. Price: £4,199, £1,004 more than this car. Dealer: RS Cars in Penarth. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-15ccdfce11fa
• 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 108,000 miles. Price: £3,495, £300 more than this car. Dealer: Mk Autos in Failsworth. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-bb2d8dc03932

• The nearest: 2012 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 petrol hatchback, black, 21 miles from this car. Mileage: 81,335 miles. Price: £3,994, £799 more than this car. Dealer: Boyrati Cars in Hyde. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2012-ce0ce33e8579