2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 SE

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Trim: SE
• Version: 1.2 SE Manual FWD Euro 5 5dr (69 bhp)
• Year: 2010
• Mileage: 72,940 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 69 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 128 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 72,940 miles, this 2010 Volkswagen Polo SE has covered about 7,000 fewer miles than other 2010 Volkswagen Polo cars. Its asking price of £3,985 is £149 below the AskCar estimate of £4,134. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 8,095 Volkswagen Polo cars across different ages and specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data today. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is for sale at Reflex Autos in Spelthorne. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 9 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £149 (3%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,134.

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 8,095 priced Volkswagen Polo adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 9 November 2026.

A 2010 Volkswagen Polo with the 1.2 petrol engine is typically advertised at £3,700: the median of the 62 for sale on AskCar, as of 9 November 2026.

Time on sale

AskCar first saw this 2010 Volkswagen Polo advertised today. About half of 2010 Volkswagen Polo cars are gone from sale within a month of being advertised: 104 of the 195 first advertised between 11 July 2026 and 6 October 2026.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 9 November 2026 at £3,985. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 9 November 2026: valid until 24 April 2027.

It failed its MOT on 2 April 2026 (exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit lambda reading to high; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; and 1 more) and passed 14 days later, on 16 April 2026.

Advisories at the latest test: fuel cap sealing ring cracking; front upper exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated; exhaust system corroded; and 5 more.

Mileage at that test: 71,650 miles, which matches the advertised 72,940 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 7,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2010 Volkswagen Polo on AskCar.

Similar cars

8 other 2010 Volkswagen Polo SE 1.2 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,595 to £5,395, as of 9 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2010 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.2 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 75,150 miles. Price: £5,350, £1,365 more than this car. Dealer: J&J Motors Ni in Newtownards. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2010-1173e62180ff
• 2010 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.2 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 61,000 miles. Price: £3,950, the same price as this car. Dealer: Surrey Hills Service and Sales in Dorking. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2010-34fe773105c6
• 2010 Volkswagen Polo SE, 1.2 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 90,000 miles. Price: £3,695, £290 less than this car. Dealer: Valley View Car Centre in Keighley. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2010-584e53cd3cd0