2013 VOLKSWAGEN POLO — £6,995 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 5 April 2026 | Tooting Bec, London
£6,995
56,000 miles | Petrol | Manual | Hatchback
Listing Quality
92/100
Good
vs Market Average
-10%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
92
/100
This 2013 VOLKSWAGEN POLO is listed at £6,995 by Balham Cars London Ltd in Tooting Bec. It has 56,000 miles on the clock. At 10% below the market average of £7,790, this looks competitively priced based on 47 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
Black
Fuel Type
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Mileage
56,000 miles
Engine
1.2L
Seats
5
CO2
124 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 5
ULEZ Compliant
Compliant
Monthly Payment
£140.65/mo
Power
104 BHP
Torque
129 lbs/ft
Top Speed
118 mph
0-60 mph
9.7s
Cylinders
4
Gears
6
Combined MPG
53.3 mpg
Urban MPG
41.5 mpg
Extra Urban MPG
62.8 mpg
Length
3970mm
Width
1901mm
Height
1462mm
Wheelbase
2470mm
Kerb Weight
1088 kg
Highlights
FULL SERVICE HISTORYMOT 23/10/2026ALLOY WHEELSAUXPRIVACYCRUISEALLOYSFRONT CUP HOLDERSISOFIX SEATSREAR PARKING SENSORSHEATED SEATSLEATHER STEERING WHEEL/GEARBLUETOOTH
All Features & Equipment (102)
FULL SERVICE HISTORYMOT 23/10/2026ALLOY WHEELSAUXPRIVACYCRUISEALLOYSFRONT CUP HOLDERSISOFIX SEATSREAR PARKING SENSORSHEATED SEATSLEATHER STEERING WHEEL/GEARBLUETOOTHTop speed118 mph0 to 609.7 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)129Engine power (BHP)104Extra Urban (mpg)62.8Urban (mpg)41.5Combined (mpg)53.3Cylinders - bore (mm)71TransmissionManualNumber of gears6Cylinders - stroke (mm)76CC1,197Cylinders4CO2 (g/km)124NOx (mg/km)0Standard Euro emissionsEuro 5Ultra Low Emission ZoneCompliantAir Conditioning - ManualAir Vent Surrounds - Matt ChromeAluminium Look PedalsCentre 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 LightMatt Chrome - Gear Lever Gaiter SurroundMatt Chrome - Handbrake Grip ButtonMatt Chrome - Internal Door HandlesRoof Lining - BlackSeats - Easy Entry Sliding FrontSeats - Front Sports with R Logo on Head RestraintsSteering Wheel - 3-Spoke - Leather TrimmedStorage Compartment LightStorage Compartments in Front DoorsSun Visors - Vanity Mirrors x2Three Rear Head RestraintsUnique R-Line Kick PlatesVariable Boot Floor16in Alloy Wheels - MalloryBody Coloured BumpersBody Coloured Side SillsBody-Coloured Door Mirrors with Integrated IndicatorsDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable and HeatedElectric Windows - FrontHeated Rear Windscreen - Automatically Switches OffLoad Lip Protective ShieldSpare Wheel - Space Saver SteelStyling Pack for R-LineTinted 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 SeatsParking Sensors - RearSeatbelt ReminderHeight1462mmHeight 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 weight1088 kg
Below MarketListed at £6,995 vs market average of £7,790 (-10%)
Market Low
£4,249
Market Average
£7,790
Market High
£11,568
Comparables
47 listings
Based on 47 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 (£-116)
Mileage-predicted: £10,162 (£-3,167)
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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