2021 Volkswagen Polo 2.0 TSI GTI

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: GTI
• Version: 2.0 TSI GTI DSG FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (204 bhp)
• Year: 2021
• Mileage: 40,669 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 204 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 155 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2021 Volkswagen Polo GTI has covered 40,669 miles, around 8,900 more miles than is typical for its age. The dealer is asking £13,795, which is £1,229 below the AskCar estimate of £15,024. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 8,370 Volkswagen Polo cars across different ages and specifications. We first saw this car advertised 86 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £1,700. Our latest MOT record expired on 20 August 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is McCarthy Cars, based in Croydon. 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

Good value: £1,229 (8%) under the AskCar estimate of £15,024.

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 2021 Volkswagen Polo with the 2.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £16,900: the median of the 50 for sale on AskCar, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2021 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 86 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 12 August 2026 at £15,495. Its asking price is now £13,795, £1,700 less. The latest price cut was seen on 17 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 12 August 2026: £15,495
• 13 August 2026: £14,995
• 10 September 2026: £14,695
• 6 October 2026: £13,995
• 17 October 2026: £13,795

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 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 21 August 2025 (offside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear nail in tyre.

Mileage at that test: 35,158 miles, which matches the advertised 40,669 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 8,900 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2021 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

20 other 2021 Volkswagen Polo GTI 2.0 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £13,690 to £17,999, as of 6 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 Volkswagen Polo GTI, 2.0 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 41,525 miles. Price: £14,963, £1,168 more than this car. Dealer: Carsa Cannock in Cannock. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2021-a754768dbb31
• 2021 Volkswagen Polo GTI, 2.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 39,259 miles. Price: £15,994, £2,199 more than this car. Dealer: Alisons Automotive Group in Cam. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2021-4bc99d0b9014
• 2021 Volkswagen Polo GTI, 2.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 42,139 miles. Price: £14,241, £446 more than this car. Dealer: Carsa Cannock in Cannock. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2021-56934bc4499f

• The nearest: 2021 Volkswagen Polo GTI, 2.0 petrol hatchback, black, 5 miles from this car. Mileage: 15,126 miles. Price: £17,310, £3,515 more than this car. Dealer: Big Motoring World Wimbledon in Wimbledon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2021-50f0a230393a