2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech SEL

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: SEL
• Version: 1.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech SEL DSG FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr (108 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 58,425 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.0 litres, 108 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 102 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 58,425 miles, this 2016 Volkswagen Polo Sel has covered about 7,500 fewer miles than other 2016 Volkswagen Polo cars. The dealer is asking £8,695, which is £222 below the AskCar estimate of £8,917. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 8,332 Volkswagen Polo cars across different ages and specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 161 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £300. Our latest MOT record expired on 12 August 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is Max Bradley Cars, based in Maldon,. 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: £222 (2%) under the AskCar estimate of £8,917.

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 1.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £7,000: the median of the 147 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2016 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 161 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £8,995. Its asking price is now £8,695, £300 less. The latest price cut was seen on 8 June 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 28 May 2026: £8,995
• 8 June 2026: £8,695

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 12 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 9 MOTs. The latest, on 13 August 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

Mileage at that test: 53,481 miles, which matches the advertised 58,425 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 7,500 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2016 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

4 other 2016 Volkswagen Polo SEL 1.0 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £11,495 to £13,495, as of 5 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Volkswagen Polo SEL, 1.0 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 26,692 miles. Price: £11,495, £2,800 more than this car. Dealer: Liberty Green Cars in Fareham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-769b1ec82c9c
• 2016 Volkswagen Polo SEL, 1.0 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 13,040 miles. Price: £12,190, £3,495 more than this car. Dealer: A30 car sales of Hook in Hook. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-49030df43af9
• 2016 Volkswagen Polo SEL, 1.0 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 11,000 miles. Price: £13,495, £4,800 more than this car. Dealer: Peverel Car Company in Wickham Bishops. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2016-423d5f1cfc28