2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: SE
• Version: 1.4 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Manual FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (74 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 114,111 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.4 litres, 74 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 88 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

The advertised mileage for this 2016 Volkswagen Polo SE is 114,111 miles. Its asking price of £5,999 is £1,044 above the AskCar estimate of £4,955. The AskCar estimate draws on 8,370 Volkswagen Polo adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this car for sale 111 days ago. The last MOT shows 120,449 miles, more than the advert. This is worth checking with the dealer. MOT records show an expiry date of 6 February 2027. It is advertised by RS Cars in Penarth. 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

Above the going rate: £1,044 (21%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,955.

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 2016 Volkswagen Polo with the 1.4 diesel engine is typically advertised at £7,000: the median of the 38 for sale on AskCar, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2016 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 111 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 18 July 2026 at £5,999. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: valid until 6 February 2027.

It has had 11 MOTs. The latest, on 4 February 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes worn; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 120,449 miles. The advert says 114,111 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.

Advertised mileage is about 49,200 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2016 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

5 other 2016 Volkswagen Polo SE 1.4 diesel manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £4,990 to £8,295, as of 6 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.4 diesel hatchback, black. Mileage: 111,425 miles. Price: £5,499, £500 less than this car. Dealer: Smart Buy Motors in Pontypridd. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-955770044980
• 2016 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.4 diesel hatchback, blue. Mileage: 104,637 miles. Price: £4,990, £1,009 less than this car. Dealer: Carcart in Willenhall. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-ab725d2b0011
• 2016 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.4 diesel hatchback, white. Mileage: 65,403 miles. Price: £6,750, £751 more than this car. Dealer: Brian Mc Manus Car Sales in Derry. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-9ddf56664116