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: 55,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 89 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 107 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2016 Volkswagen Polo SE has covered 55,000 miles. The AskCar estimate for this car is £7,852. It is priced at £6,995, which is £857 below that estimate. The AskCar estimate draws on 8,332 Volkswagen Polo adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 23 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £500. The last MOT shows 56,584 miles, more than the advert. This is worth checking with the dealer. MOT records show an expiry date of 17 April 2027. It is advertised by Motoring World London Motoring World in Northolt. 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

Good value: £857 (10%) under the AskCar estimate of £7,852.

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 1.2 petrol engine is typically advertised at £7,900: the median of the 213 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2016 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 23 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 13 October 2026 at £7,495. Its asking price is now £6,995, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 30 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 13 October 2026: £7,495
• 30 October 2026: £6,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: valid until 17 April 2027.

It has had 10 MOTs. The latest, on 31 March 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 56,584 miles. The advert says 55,000 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.

Advertised mileage is about 10,900 miles lower 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 5 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.2 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 58,000 miles. Price: £7,495, £500 more than this car. Dealer: Fenways Car Sales in Sidcup. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-226c37f49db3
• 2016 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.2 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 58,454 miles. Price: £8,299, £1,304 more than this car. Dealer: RS Cars in Penarth. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-d302190be6d2
• 2016 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.2 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 48,300 miles. Price: £7,475, £480 more than this car. Dealer: Cars Under 3000 in Rayleigh. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-3cb3eaa8e4fb

• The nearest: 2016 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.2 petrol hatchback, grey, 18 miles from this car. Mileage: 65,000 miles. Price: £7,395, £400 more than this car. Dealer: Ramek Cars in Enfield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-73fabae19aa6