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Why buy a used VW Polo?

If you're in the market for one of the UK's best-selling small hatchback cars with unparalleled refinement, then a used VW Polo is a great choice. It features a well-appointed cabin and is full of advanced technology safety features. It's also relatively inexpensive, and affordable to run.

Latest used Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen, Polo

2016 (16) - Volkswagen Polo

2016 (16) - Volkswagen Polo26

Low Mileage

£11,900

Finance available £243 pm

*Representative example

  • 1.8L
  • 49.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Browns Car Company

01621212315 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen, Polo

2020 - Volkswagen Polo

2020 - Volkswagen Polo37

Low Mileage

£14,999

  • 1L
  • 8.8K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

cinch

01737887789 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen, Polo

2022 - Volkswagen Polo

2022 - Volkswagen Polo32

Reduced

£17,499

Finance available £369 pm

*Representative example

  • 1L
  • 7.8K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Hatchback

Motorpoint Swansea

01792625149 *

Volkswagen, Polo

2021 - Volkswagen Polo

2021 - Volkswagen Polo12

£14,798

  • 1L
  • 34.8K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Arnold Clark Volkswagen (Glasgow)

01414139583 *

Volkswagen, Polo

2022 - Volkswagen Polo

2022 - Volkswagen Polo27

Low Mileage

£15,699

Finance available £328 pm

*Representative example

  • 1L
  • 6.3K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Motorpoint Castleford

01977711637 *

Volkswagen, Polo

2008 (58) - Volkswagen Polo

2008 (58) - Volkswagen Polo

£3,454

  • 1.4L
  • 2.3K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Sam Smith Vehicles

07530008293 *

Volkswagen, Polo

2016 (66) - Volkswagen Polo

2016 (66) - Volkswagen Polo28

Low Mileage

£8,440

Finance available £166 pm

*Representative example

  • 1L
  • 52.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Wembley Prestige Cars

02039939205 *

Volkswagen, Polo

2012 (12) - Volkswagen Polo

2012 (12) - Volkswagen Polo17

Low Mileage

£3,889

Finance available £64 pm

*Representative example

  • 1.4L
  • 93.9K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Car Valley

02081314879 *

Volkswagen, Polo

2021 (21) - Volkswagen Polo

2021 (21) - Volkswagen Polo27

Low Mileage

£13,573

Finance available £296 pm

*Representative example

  • 1L
  • 16.3K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Carbase - Lympsham

01934331687 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen, Polo

2024 (73) - Volkswagen Polo

2024 (73) - Volkswagen Polo20

£19,995

  • 1L
  • 5.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Delivered By Heycar

*

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen, Polo

2016 - Volkswagen Polo

2016 - Volkswagen Polo24

Low Mileage

£11,450

Finance available £233 pm

*Representative example

  • 1.2L
  • 21.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Semi Auto
  • Hatchback

McCabe Autos

02894080164 *

Volkswagen, Polo

2024 (73) - Volkswagen Polo

2024 (73) - Volkswagen Polo33

£20,950

Finance available £339 pm

*Representative example

  • 1L
  • 4.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Portsmouth

02392801281 *

Volkswagen, Polo

2020 - Volkswagen Polo

2020 - Volkswagen Polo35

Low Mileage

£12,899

Finance available £266 pm

*Representative example

  • 1L
  • 25.7K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Motorpoint Newport

01633739461 *

Volkswagen, Polo

2023 - Volkswagen Polo

2023 - Volkswagen Polo50

Low Mileage

£19,480

  • 1L
  • 4.2K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Semi Auto
  • Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen South Oxford

01235330629 *

Volkswagen, Polo

2023 - Volkswagen Polo

2023 - Volkswagen Polo58

£19,320

  • 1L
  • 635.0

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Semi Auto
  • Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen St Albans

01727532384 *

Volkswagen, Polo

2019 (19) - Volkswagen Polo

2019 (19) - Volkswagen Polo30

Reduced

£12,290

Finance available £252 pm

*Representative example

  • 1L
  • 19.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Hatchback

Greenhill Autos

01386364103 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Polo snapshot review

Pros

  • Practical cabin
  • Excellent refinement for a supermini
  • Lots of standard safety kit

Cons

  • Top-spec versions are expensive
  • Limited engine range
  • Relatively plain exterior design
Volkswagen Polo, white, parked

Volkswagen Polo by type

Automatic
Diesel
Petrol
3 Door
5 Door

Used Volkswagen Polo information

Engines and transmissions

Diesel engines have been discontinued for the newest lineup, leaving only petrol configurations. These are available with either a 5-speed manual or 7-speed automatic gearbox.

Petrol
  • 1.0-litre three cylinder creates 80 horsepower and has a rating of 52.8 mpg.
  • 1.0 TSI offers an upgraded 95 horsepower with a rating of 54.3 mpg.
  • Lowest CO2 emissions rated at 118 g/km for the seven-speed 1.0 TSI.
Diesel
  • Previous diesel engines were available, with Bluemotion versions offering better fuel economy.
  • A 1.2-litre variant averaged 72.4 mpg, with the Bluemotion version reaching 80.1 mpg.
  • A 1.6-litre averaged 65.7 mpg.
  • A 1.4-litre was available in either 74 or 89 brake-horsepower with fuel economy between 74.3 and 83.1 mpg.

Practicality

The diminutive Polo is a practical car for urban travel. It fits in the smallest spaces but doesn't skimp on interior room.

Interior space
  • Adjustable front seats allow for the best view.
  • Nearly as much headroom and legroom as the Golf.
  • Five doors offer easy access to the rear seat.
Boot space
  • 351-litre boot makes it larger than the Ford Fiesta and Peugeot 208.
  • Small but noticeable boot lip gets in the way at times.
  • 60:40 split rear seat allows for more cargo room.

Safety

  • Five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP.
  • 94% adult occupant rating, but only 80% child occupant rating.
  • Available dashcam system gives added protection.

Technology

  • Hi-res digital gauge display is easy to read.
  • 8- and 10-inch touchscreen displays available.
  • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come as standard.

Volkswagen Polo generations

Volkswagen Polo

The very first Polo hit the roads in 1975, right after the Mark 1 Golf achieved success. The original car had a 2,335 mm wheelbase, making it smaller than the current Volkswagen UP!. Now in its sixth generation, the Polo is one of the brand's longest-running models. Throughout the years, special edition and high-level trims such as the Polo GTI and the Dune have earned a lot of attention.

Sixth Generation (2018 to Present)

The latest generation rides on the MQB A0 platform, offering more boot space and interior room. It also has more safety features, such as traffic sign recognition and frontal collision detection.

A facelift in 2021 added more digitalisation and advanced innovations with a fresh design. IQ.LIGHT matrix LED headlights were added to the front, while IQ.DRIVE Travel Assist became available on higher trims.

Sixth Generation (2018 to Present)
Fuel type:
Diesel / Petrol
Engine Size:
1 - 2
MPG:
44 - 76
Acceleration:
6.5 - 16.1 seconds
Boot space:
305 - 351 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:
5 / 5 stars
  • Greenest

    1.0 TSI 95 SE 5dr

  • Cheapest

    1.0 S 5dr

  • Fastest

    2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSG

Fifth Generation (2009 to 2017)

With the fifth generation of the Polo came larger, more practical dimensions. Despite the increase in size, the car became 7.5% lighter overall, making it better to drive and more efficient. It also featured cleaner lines for a stand-out appearance.

The sporty hatchback came equipped with a touchscreen satnav and a seven-speed DSG gearbox, showcasing its modern design. It was so well-received that in 2010, it won the World Car of the Year award.

Fifth Generation (2009 to 2017)
Fuel type:
Diesel / Petrol
Engine Size:
1 - 1.8
MPG:
47 - 91
Acceleration:
6.7 - 16.1 seconds
Boot space:
204 - 280 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:
5 / 5 stars
  • Greenest

    1.0 TSI BlueMotion 5dr

  • Cheapest

    1.2 60 S 3dr

  • Fastest

    1.8 TSI GTI 3dr

Used Volkswagen Polo information

Used Volkswagen Polo FAQ's

Is the VW Polo a good car?

Yes, the supermini offers a fun drive through the city and comes with high-tech features. It's been known as well-rounded, dependable transport for decades.

What's the best VW Polo to buy?

The Polo with the petrol 95-horsepower engine provides a good balance between performance and economy. It offers enough acceleration to ensure that there's no lag while driving, yet it remains efficient and reliable. Diesel models are better suited to those who spend a lot of time on

How many miles will a VW Polo last?

The longevity of a Polo depends on how well it has been cared for and how it has been driven. If you want to see 200,000 miles on the Polo, you need to ensure that it receives all of its scheduled maintenance.

What should you look out for when buying a Polo?

When purchasing a used Polo, make sure that it has been well cared for and that there are service records to back it up. You should perform a visual inspection, looking for damage or rust that could negatively affect its value or longevity.

Which car is equal to the Polo?

There are other options from the Volkswagen Group of brands that may appeal to Polo enthusiasts. The Audi A1 offers a little more luxury, and the SEAT Ibiza is also a similar option.

Is the Polo a good family car?

Yes, the Polo is perfectly at home transporting families around. It's not a huge vehicle, but it's relatively practical, and is well-suited to the demands of a young family.

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