2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI SEL

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: SEL
• Version: 1.2 TSI SEL Manual FWD Euro 5 5dr (103 bhp)
• Year: 2013
• Mileage: 62,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 103 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 124 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 62,000 miles, this 2013 Volkswagen Polo Sel has covered about 8,200 fewer miles than other 2013 Volkswagen Polo cars. Its asking price of £5,695 is £74 below the AskCar estimate of £5,769. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 8,370 Volkswagen Polo cars across different ages and specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 43 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £495. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is for sale at Lodge Car Sales in Wednesbury. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £74 (1%) under the AskCar estimate of £5,769.

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 8,370 priced Volkswagen Polo adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

A 2013 Volkswagen Polo with the 1.2 petrol engine is typically advertised at £5,300: the median of the 169 for sale on AskCar, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2013 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 43 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 24 September 2026 at £6,190. Its asking price is now £5,695, £495 less. The latest price cut was seen on 28 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 24 September 2026: £6,190
• 1 October 2026: £5,990
• 15 October 2026: £5,795
• 28 October 2026: £5,695

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: valid until 22 December 2026.

It failed its MOT on 26 November 2025 (offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear coil spring corroded both; and 3 more.

Mileage at that test: 59,776 miles, which matches the advertised 62,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 8,200 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2013 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

3 other 2013 Volkswagen Polo SEL 1.2 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,999 to £4,875, as of 6 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2013 Volkswagen Polo SEL, 1.2 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 84,390 miles. Price: £4,790, £905 less than this car. Dealer: BA Motor Co in Slough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2013-87915f9b9da6
• 2013 Volkswagen Polo SEL, 1.2 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 91,200 miles. Price: £4,875, £820 less than this car. Dealer: Pristine Cars in Ipswich. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2013-249ef937790e
• 2013 Volkswagen Polo SEL, 1.2 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 104,111 miles. Price: £3,999, £1,696 less than this car. Dealer: RS Cars in Penarth. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2013-c0d5f59ab104