2023 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Life

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: Life
• Version: 1.0 TSI Life Manual FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (94 bhp)
• Year: 2023
• Mileage: 26,225 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.0 litres, 94 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 118 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 26,225 miles on the clock, this 2023 Volkswagen Polo Life has done roughly 6,300 more miles than a typical 2023 Volkswagen Polo. Its asking price of £14,595 is £191 above the AskCar estimate of £14,404. The AskCar estimate draws on 8,332 Volkswagen Polo adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 44 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £200. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Group 1 Volkswagen Chelmsford, based in Chelmsford. 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: £191 (1%) over the AskCar estimate of £14,404.

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 2023 Volkswagen Polo with the 1.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £15,300: the median of the 945 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2023 Volkswagen Polo has been on sale for at least 44 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 22 September 2026 at £14,795. Its asking price is now £14,595, £200 less. The latest price cut was seen on 20 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 22 September 2026: £14,795
• 9 October 2026: £14,750
• 20 October 2026: £14,595

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: valid until 8 August 2027.

It has had one MOT, on 21 July 2026, and passed.

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

Mileage at that test: 25,329 miles, which matches the advertised 26,225 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 6,300 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2023 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

482 other 2023 Volkswagen Polo Life 1.0 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £8,595 to £17,400, as of 5 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2023 Volkswagen Polo Life, 1.0 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 26,278 miles. Price: £12,995, £1,600 less than this car. Dealer: Central Garage in Galashiels. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2023-e920da1b0216
• 2023 Volkswagen Polo Life, 1.0 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 26,423 miles. Price: £14,999, £404 more than this car. Dealer: Days Motorpark in Swansea. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2023-a3e92ea79471
• 2023 Volkswagen Polo Life, 1.0 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 26,442 miles. Price: £13,495, £1,100 less than this car. Dealer: Netherton Road Car Sales in Wishaw. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2023-980e229e4eb8

• The nearest: 2023 Volkswagen Polo Life, 1.0 petrol hatchback, grey, 10 miles from this car. Mileage: 29,000 miles. Price: £13,499, £1,096 less than this car. Dealer: Herts Automotive in Harlow. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2023-c9ec9d59310d