2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 SE

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: SE
• Version: 1.0 SE Manual FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (64 bhp)
• Year: 2018
• Mileage: 77,550 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.0 litres, 64 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 108 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2018 Volkswagen Polo SE is advertised with 77,550 miles, approximately 20,300 above the typical mileage for its age. The dealer is asking £7,990, which is £177 below the AskCar estimate of £8,167. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 8,370 Volkswagen Polo cars across different ages and specifications. We first recorded this advert 63 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £495. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 13 September 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at Autotyne in Hebburn. 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: £177 (2%) under the AskCar estimate of £8,167.

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 2018 Volkswagen Polo with the 1.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £9,700: the median of the 439 for sale on AskCar, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2018 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 63 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 4 September 2026 at £8,485. Its asking price is now £7,990, £495 less. The latest price cut was seen on 25 September 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 4 September 2026: £8,485
• 8 September 2026: £8,399
• 16 September 2026: £8,250
• 21 September 2026: £8,199
• 25 September 2026: £7,990

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 13 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 19 August 2025 (nearside track rod end ball joint has excessive play) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

Mileage at that test: 55,144 miles, which matches the advertised 77,550 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 20,300 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2018 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

291 other 2018 Volkswagen Polo SE 1.0 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £5,994 to £12,995, as of 6 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2018 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 77,665 miles. Price: £7,799, £191 less than this car. Dealer: RS Cars in Penarth. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2018-b99049dd25c6
• 2018 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 77,961 miles. Price: £8,995, £1,005 more than this car. Dealer: Signature Autos in Edinburgh. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2018-da5b81dad4c2
• 2018 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.0 petrol hatchback, orange. Mileage: 77,000 miles. Price: £8,300, £310 more than this car. Dealer: Mytchett First Cars in Camberley. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2018-fdb72d3597d7

• The nearest: 2018 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.0 petrol hatchback, white, under a mile from this car. Mileage: 90,414 miles. Price: £7,490, £500 less than this car. Dealer: Autotyne in Hebburn. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2018-0c71a1f2289e