2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: SE
• Version: 1.2 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE Manual FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (89 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 91,279 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 89 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 107 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2016 Volkswagen Polo SE is advertised with 91,279 miles, approximately 25,700 above the typical mileage for its age. Priced at £5,840, it is advertised £208 below the AskCar estimate of £6,048. The AskCar estimate uses 8,299 UK dealer adverts for the Volkswagen Polo, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 46 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £50. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is for sale at SMS Motors in Sheffield. 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: £208 (3%) under the AskCar estimate of £6,048.

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 2016 Volkswagen Polo with the 1.2 petrol engine is typically advertised at £7,900: the median of the 211 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2016 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 46 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 19 September 2026 at £5,890. Its asking price is now £5,840, £50 less. The latest price cut was seen on 5 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 19 September 2026: £5,890
• 5 October 2026: £5,840

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 28 January 2027.

It has had 11 MOTs. The latest, on 10 January 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes , on both sides.

Mileage at that test: 88,501 miles, which matches the advertised 91,279 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 25,700 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2016 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

21 other 2016 Volkswagen Polo SE 1.2 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,995 to £9,995, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.2 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 90,000 miles. Price: £6,479, £639 more than this car. Dealer: Autopoint in Helensburgh. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-277278da48cc
• 2016 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.2 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 88,000 miles. Price: £6,495, £655 more than this car. Dealer: Wantage Car Sales in Wantage. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-e5dd82fec46f
• 2016 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.2 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 87,417 miles. Price: £6,485, £645 more than this car. Dealer: Time Motors in Nottingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-1aab6ab55be2