2013 VOLKSWAGEN POLO — £5,995 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 5 April 2026 | Tooting Bec, London
£5,995
59,000 miles | Petrol | Manual | Hatchback
Listing Quality
92/100
Good
vs Market Average
-22%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
92
/100
This 2013 VOLKSWAGEN POLO is listed at £5,995 by Balham Cars London Ltd in Tooting Bec. It has 59,000 miles on the clock. At 22% below the market average of £7,680, this looks competitively priced based on 46 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,741/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2013
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
POLO
Body Style
Hatchback
Colour
Red
Fuel Type
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Mileage
59,000 miles
Engine
1.2L
Seats
5
CO2
128 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 5
ULEZ Compliant
Compliant
Monthly Payment
£120.54/mo
Power
69 BHP
Torque
83 lbs/ft
Top Speed
103 mph
0-60 mph
14.1s
Cylinders
3
Gears
5
Combined MPG
51.4 mpg
Urban MPG
38.7 mpg
Extra Urban MPG
62.8 mpg
Length
3970mm
Width
1901mm
Height
1462mm
Wheelbase
2470mm
Kerb Weight
1067 kg
Highlights
FULL SERVICE HISTORYMOTCUP HOLDERSISOFIXAIR CONDITIONINGAUX PLUGHEATED DOOR MIRRORSGOOD FIRST CAR
All Features & Equipment (98)
FULL SERVICE HISTORYMOTCUP HOLDERSISOFIXAIR CONDITIONINGAUX PLUGHEATED DOOR MIRRORSGOOD FIRST CARTop speed103 mph0 to 6014.1 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)83Engine power (BHP)69Extra Urban (mpg)62.8Urban (mpg)38.7Combined (mpg)51.4Cylinders - bore (mm)76TransmissionManualNumber of gears5Cylinders - stroke (mm)87CC1,198Cylinders3CO2 (g/km)128NOx (mg/km)0Standard Euro emissionsEuro 5Ultra Low Emission ZoneCompliantAir Conditioning - ManualAir Vent Surrounds - Matt ChromeCentre Console with Open Storage and 12V Socket with CoverCup Holders - Front x2Drivers Seat Height AdjustmentDust and Pollen FilterFront Seat Back Storage PocketsGloveboxGrab Handles - Front x2 Rear x2 with Coat HooksHead Restraints - Front Whiplash OptimisedHeating & Ventilation System with 4 Speed Fan and Air Recirculation SwitchHeight and Reach Adjustable Steering ColumnInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Lighting DelayLuggage Compartment - HooksLuggage Compartment Cover - RemovableLuggage Compartment LightMatt Chrome - Gear Lever Gaiter SurroundMatt Chrome - Handbrake Grip ButtonMatt Chrome - Internal Door HandlesReading Lights - Front x2 & Rear x1Seats - Easy Entry Sliding FrontSplit Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Storage Compartment LightStorage Compartments in Front DoorsSun Visors - Vanity Mirrors and IlluminatedThree Rear Head RestraintsThree-Spoke Steering WheelVariable Boot Floor15in Alloy Wheels - CastilleBody Coloured BumpersBody Coloured Side SillsBody-Coloured Door Mirrors with Integrated IndicatorsDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable and HeatedElectric Windows - FrontFull Size Steel Spare WheelHeated Rear Windscreen - Automatically Switches OffLoad Lip Protective ShieldRadiator Grille - Gloss Black with Chrome Trimmed LouvreTinted Glass - Heat Insulating Rear 65 Percent Light Absorbing from B Pillar BackwardsABS - Anti-Lock Braking SystemAirbags - DriverAirbags - Front PassengerAirbags - Side Head and Thorax for Front PassengerAlarm with Interior ProtectionASR - Anti Slip RegulationCentral Locking - Remote with 2 Remote KeysCruise ControlDifferential Lock - ElectronicElectronic Engine ImmobiliserESP - Electronic Stability ProgrammeHBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistISOFIX Child Seat Preparation for 2 Rear SeatsMultifunction ComputerParking Sensors - RearSeatbelt ReminderTyre Pressure IndicatorHeight1462mmHeight inclusive of roof railsmmLength3970mmWheelbase2470mmWidth1901mmWidth 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 weight1067 kg
Below MarketListed at £5,995 vs market average of £7,680 (-22%)
Market Low
£4,799
Market Average
£7,680
Market High
£10,890
Comparables
46 listings
Based on 46 comparable VOLKSWAGEN POLO listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£852/year
Mileage Impact
Slow Depreciation
£444/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£1,741/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £7,111 (£-1,116)
Mileage-predicted: £10,162 (£-4,167)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,297/yr | 10k mi/yr £-1,741/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,185/yr
Based on 389 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
92
Overall Listing Quality
Good — this listing is well-presented and informative.
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