2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.8 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: GTI
• Version: 1.8 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI DSG FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (189 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 41,980 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 189 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 129 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 41,980 miles, this 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI has covered about 23,900 fewer miles than other 2016 Volkswagen Polo cars. The dealer is asking £12,999, which is £361 above the AskCar estimate of £12,638. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 8,332 Volkswagen Polo cars across different ages and specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 38 days ago. The recorded MOT expired on 31 August 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. You can find this car at Torque Haus Automotive in Louth. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £361 (2%) over the AskCar estimate of £12,638.

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 8,332 priced Volkswagen Polo adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 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 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2016 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 38 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 September 2026 at £12,999. 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 5 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 31 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 8 MOTs. The latest, on 18 August 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear nail in tyre.

Mileage at that test: 36,019 miles, which matches the advertised 41,980 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 23,900 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2016 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

13 other 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI 1.8 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £5,495 to £13,093, as of 5 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI, 1.8 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 46,000 miles. Price: £11,991, £1,008 less than this car. Dealer: GCM Vehicles in Plymouth. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-97abb1b30bd3
• 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI, 1.8 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 47,306 miles. Price: £13,093, £94 more than this car. Dealer: Aylesbury Trade Centre in Aston Clinton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-71d52e70718f
• 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI, 1.8 petrol hatchback, multicolour. Mileage: 49,000 miles. Price: £12,495, £504 less than this car. Dealer: Cars Stop UK in Rochdale. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-55ab1c383893

• The nearest: 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI, 1.8 petrol hatchback, black, 56 miles from this car. Mileage: 62,561 miles. Price: £11,399, £1,600 less than this car. Dealer: Ingram & Sons Motors in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-a2a7b157f9c8