2018 VOLKSWAGEN POLO — £7,995 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 6 April 2026 | Tooting Bec, London
£7,995
86,000 miles | Petrol | Manual | Hatchback
Listing Quality
90/100
Good
vs Market Average
-5%
Below Market
Value Retention
65/100
Slow Depreciation
Our Verdict
90
/100
This 2018 VOLKSWAGEN POLO is listed at £7,995 by Balham Cars London Ltd in Tooting Bec. It has 86,000 miles on the clock. At 5% below the market average of £8,404, this looks competitively priced based on 68 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,328/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2018
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
POLO
Body Style
Hatchback
Colour
Black
Fuel Type
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Mileage
86,000 miles
Engine
1L
Seats
5
CO2
108 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant
Compliant
Monthly Payment
£160.76/mo
Power
64 BHP
Torque
70 lbs/ft
Top Speed
102 mph
0-60 mph
15.5s
Cylinders
3
Gears
5
Combined MPG
60.1 mpg
Urban MPG
47.9 mpg
Extra Urban MPG
68.9 mpg
Length
4053mm
Width
1964mm
Height
1461mm
Wheelbase
2551mm
Kerb Weight
1030 kg
Highlights
APPLE CAR PLAY/ANDROID AUTOALLOYSLEATHER STEERING WHEEL/GEARSERVICE HISTORYBLUETOOTH.AIR/CONGOOD FIRST CARMOT 02/04/2027CRUISE CONTROLUSB
All Features & Equipment (102)
APPLE CAR PLAY/ANDROID AUTOALLOYSLEATHER STEERING WHEEL/GEARSERVICE HISTORYBLUETOOTH.AIR/CONGOOD FIRST CARMOT 02/04/2027CRUISE CONTROLUSBTop speed102 mph0 to 6015.5 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)70Engine power (BHP)64Extra Urban (mpg)68.9Urban (mpg)47.9Combined (mpg)60.1Cylinders - bore (mm)74TransmissionManualNumber of gears5Cylinders - stroke (mm)76CC999Cylinders3CO2 (g/km)108NOx (mg/km)0Standard Euro emissionsEuro 6Ultra Low Emission ZoneCompliantAir Conditioning - ManualAir Vents with High Gloss Black TrimBag Hooks in the Luggage Compartment x2Centre Console with Open Storage CompartmentChrome Effect Handbrake Grip ButtonCup Holders - Front x2 and 12v Socket with CoverDecorative Inserts - Limestone GreyDrivers and Front Passengers Safety Optimised Head RestraintsDrivers and Front Passengers Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity MirrorsDust and Pollen FilterFront Seat Back Storage PocketsFront Windscreen Washers and Wipers with 4 Speeds including Interval DelayGear Lever Gaiter in Black Trim SurroundGloveboxHeight and Reach Adjustable Steering WheelInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Lighting with Delayed Switch OffLuggage Compartment - Variable Load FloorLuggage Compartment LightManually Dimmable Interior Rear-View MirrorMultifunction Leather Steering Wheel Including Leather Trimmed Gear Knob and Handbrake GripPremium USB CableReading Lights - Front x2 and Rear x2Seats - Height Adjustment - FrontSpeedo and Rev Counter - Electronic Odometer - Trip - Service Interval Display - Digital Clock and Fuel GaugeSplit Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Storage Compartment in Front and Rear DoorsStorage Compartment Under Front SeatsThree Rear Head RestraintsTool Kit and Jack15in Alloy Wheels - SassariBlack Radiator Grille with Chrome TrimBlack Radiator Grille with Chrome Trimmed LouvresBody Coloured Bumpers and Side SillsBody Coloured Door Handles and Mirrors with Integrated IndicatorsDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable and HeatedElectric Windows - Front and RearFull Size Spare WheelHeated Rear Windscreen - Automatically Switches OffTinted Glass - Heat Insulating Green3 Rear Three-Point Seat Belts with Tensioners on Outer SeatsABS - Anti-Lock Braking System with HBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistAlarm with Interior Protection with Deactivation via Infotainment SystemAutomatic Post-Collision Braking SystemCurtain Airbag System for Front and Rear Passengers including Side Airbags in the FrontDriver Alert SystemDrivers and Front Passengers Airbags with Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation SwitchElectronic Engine ImmobiliserESC - Electronic Stability ControlFront Assist - Radar Sensor Controlled Distance Monitoring System - City Emergency Braking System and Predictive Pedestrian ProtectionHeight-Adjustable Front Three-Point Seat Belts with TensionersHill Hold ControlISOFIX Child Seat PreparationLicense Plate with LED IlluminationMultifunction Computer PlusRear Windscreen Washer and Wiper with Interval Delay - Reverse ActivatedRemote Central Locking with 2 Remote Folding KeysTwo-Tone HornTyre Pressure Monitoring SystemWarning Buzzer and Light for Front and Rear Seat Belts if UnfastenedHeight1461mmHeight inclusive of roof railsmmLength4053mmWheelbase2551mmWidth1964mmWidth including mirrorsmmLuggage capacity (seats up) litresLuggage capacity (seats down) litresNumber of seats5Gross vehicle weight kgMax loading weightkgMax towing weight (braked)kgMax towing weight (unbraked)kgTurning circle (kerb to kerb) metresMax roof loadkgMinimum kerb weight1030 kg
Below MarketListed at £7,995 vs market average of £8,404 (-5%)
Market Low
£5,250
Market Average
£8,404
Market High
£13,300
Comparables
68 listings
Based on 68 comparable VOLKSWAGEN POLO listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£741/year
Mileage Impact
Slow Depreciation
£293/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Slow Depreciation
£1,328/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £10,610 (£-2,615)
Mileage-predicted: £7,977 (+£18)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,035/yr | 10k mi/yr £-1,328/yr | 15k mi/yr £-1,621/yr
Based on 389 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
90
Overall Listing Quality
Good — this listing is well-presented and informative.
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