2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI SEL

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: SEL
• Version: 1.0 TSI SEL DSG FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (113 bhp)
• Year: 2018
• Mileage: 36,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.0 litres, 113 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 110 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2018 Volkswagen Polo Sel has covered 36,000 miles, around 21,800 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £12,995, it is advertised £434 above the AskCar estimate of £12,561. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 8,332 Volkswagen Polo cars across different ages and specifications. We first saw this car advertised 18 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £500. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is advertised by Fairfax Europe in Maidstone. 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: £434 (3%) over the AskCar estimate of £12,561.

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 2018 Volkswagen Polo with the 1.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £9,700: the median of the 444 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2018 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 18 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 18 October 2026 at £13,495. Its asking price is now £12,995, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 27 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 18 October 2026: £13,495
• 27 October 2026: £12,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: valid until 1 October 2027.

It has had 7 MOTs. The latest, on 2 October 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 36,200 miles, which matches the advertised 36,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 21,800 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2018 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

4 other 2018 Volkswagen Polo SEL 1.0 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £11,195 to £12,999, as of 5 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2018 Volkswagen Polo SEL, 1.0 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 34,929 miles. Price: £12,999, the same price as this car. Dealer: cinch Corby in Corby. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2018-2aab0f77db49
• 2018 Volkswagen Polo SEL, 1.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 24,662 miles. Price: £12,990, the same price as this car. Dealer: Riverside Volvo Doncaster in Doncaster. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2018-6ea22c02f2b9
• 2018 Volkswagen Polo SEL, 1.0 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 48,471 miles. Price: £11,195, £1,800 less than this car. Dealer: JCB Renault Medway in Gillingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2018-f6f8760ecde0