2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.8 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: GTI
• Version: 1.8 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI Manual FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (189 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 83,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 189 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 139 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI has covered 83,000 miles, around 18,000 more miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £8,980, it is advertised £368 below the AskCar estimate of £9,348. The AskCar estimate uses 8,098 UK dealer adverts for the Volkswagen Polo, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We have tracked this advert for 45 days. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is for sale at The Car Arena in Nottingham. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £368 (3%) under the AskCar estimate of £9,348.

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 8,098 priced Volkswagen Polo adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2016 Volkswagen Polo with the 1.8 petrol engine is typically advertised at £9,500: the median of the 49 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2016 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 45 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 18 September 2026 at £8,980. 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 2 November 2026: valid until 16 January 2027.

It failed its MOT on 22 December 2025 (parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment; nearside headlamp aim too low) and passed 11 days later, on 2 January 2026.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close; rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Mileage at that test: 76,816 miles, which matches the advertised 83,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 18,000 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2016 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

29 other 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI 1.8 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £4,600 to £12,995, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI, 1.8 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 84,000 miles. Price: £9,495, £515 more than this car. Dealer: CPS Performance Cars in Bromsgrove. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-002116811daa
• 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI, 1.8 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 81,710 miles. Price: £8,995, the same price as this car. Dealer: Knightsbridge Cars NI in Lisburn. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-d040ad342715
• 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI, 1.8 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 85,000 miles. Price: £9,495, £515 more than this car. Dealer: K-Carz in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-ca97cbef2322

• The nearest: 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI, 1.8 petrol hatchback, white, 10 miles from this car. Mileage: 87,692 miles. Price: £8,790, £190 less than this car. Dealer: Vertu Motors Seat Cupra Derby in Derby. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-a9fb2101f002