2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: Match
• Version: 1.2 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Manual FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (89 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 53,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 89 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 107 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 53,000 miles on the clock, this 2016 Volkswagen Polo Match has done roughly 11,900 fewer miles than a typical 2016 Volkswagen Polo. The AskCar estimate for this car is £8,295. It is priced at £8,750, which is £455 above that estimate. The AskCar estimate uses 8,370 UK dealer adverts for the Volkswagen Polo, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this advert 137 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £245. The recorded MOT expired on 20 October 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is for sale at AG Lees Car Sales in Galashiels. 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: £455 (5%) over the AskCar estimate of £8,295.

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 1.2 petrol engine is typically advertised at £8,000: the median of the 208 for sale on AskCar, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2016 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 137 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 22 June 2026 at £8,995. Its asking price is now £8,750, £245 less. The latest price cut was seen on 22 August 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 22 June 2026: £8,995
• 22 August 2026: £8,750

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 20 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 8 MOTs. The latest, on 2 October 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres have wear on edge.

Mileage at that test: 48,488 miles, which matches the advertised 53,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 11,900 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2016 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

110 other 2016 Volkswagen Polo Match 1.2 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,990 to £12,995, as of 6 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 53,000 miles. Price: £7,995, £755 less than this car. Dealer: J. Aitchison (Duns) in Duns. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-4c518b204e9e
• 2016 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 53,000 miles. Price: £8,990, £240 more than this car. Dealer: Newton Motors in Bristol. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-faa35714619c
• 2016 Volkswagen Polo Match, 1.2 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 52,985 miles. Price: £8,995, £245 more than this car. Dealer: Just Audi VW in Lincoln. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-de6718b6073e