2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2012) — £12,495 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 6 April 2026 | Fair Oak, Eastleigh
£12,495
27,300 miles | Petrol | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
48/100
Average
vs Market Average
-11%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
48
/100
This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2012) is listed at £12,495 by Mark Hopkins Car Sales in Fair Oak. It has 27,300 miles on the clock. At 11% below the market average of £14,110, this looks competitively priced based on 14 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,182/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.
Year
2012
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
POLO
Trim
(2012)
Body Style
Hatchback
Colour
White
Fuel Type
Petrol
Gearbox
Automatic
Mileage
27,300 miles
Seats
5
CO2
139 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 5
ULEZ Compliant
Yes
Monthly Payment
£317.02/mo
All Features & Equipment (62)
NOx (mg/km)017in Alloy Wheels - Monza ShadowAnti-Theft Wheel BoltsBrake Calipers - RedBumpers - Front and Rear - Uniquely ShapedDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable and HeatedElectric Windows - FrontExhaust Tailpipes - Chrome TwinHeated Rear Windscreen - Automatically Switches OffHoneycomb Front Air IntakeLoad Lip Protective ShieldRadiator Grille - Red LouvresRear Wash Wipe with Interval DelaySpare Wheel - Space Saver SteelStyling Pack for GTITinted Glass - Heat InsulatingUnique GTI BadgingAir Conditioning - ManualAir Vent Surrounds - Matt ChromeAluminium Look PedalsArmrest - Front Centre with Storage CompartmentCarpet Mats - Front and Rear with Red StitchingCentre Console with Open Storage CompartmentCup Holders - Front x2Dashboard and Centre Console - GTI Style Decorative InsertsDoor Sill Strip in Stainless SteelDust and Pollen FilterExtended Sill Strip - Flared in BlackFront Seat Back Storage PocketsFront Sports SeatsGalvanised BodyGloveboxGrab Handles - Front x2 Rear x2 with Coat HooksHead Restraints - Front Whiplash OptimisedInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Lighting DelayMatt Chrome - Gear Lever Gaiter SurroundMatt Chrome - Handbrake Grip ButtonMatt Chrome - Internal Door HandlesNote Pad Holder - Pen Holder - Coin Holder in GloveboxReading Lights - Front x2 & Rear x1Roof Lining - BlackSplit Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Steering Wheel - 3-Spoke Leather Trimmed - Paddle Shift with GTI Logo & Red StitchingStorage Compartment LightStorage Compartments in Front DoorsThree Rear Head Restraints12V Socket with CoverAux-In SocketBluetooth Connection - Touch Phone KitDAB+ - Digital Radio ReceptionDash-mounted MP3 Compatible CD PlayerMDI - Multi Device Interface with USB - iPod Connection CablesRCD 310 Radio - MP3 Compatible CD PlayerSpeakers x6Daytime Running LightsFront Fog LightsHeadlights - Halogen Clear - Range AdjustableHigh Level 3rd Brake LightPermanent Running LightsPower Assisted Steering - Speed SensitiveSuspension - Sports - Lowered by Approx 15mm
Below MarketListed at £12,495 vs market average of £14,110 (-11%)
Market Low
£3,595
Market Average
£14,110
Market High
£34,495
Comparables
14 listings
Based on 14 comparable VOLKSWAGEN POLO listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£918/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£632/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,182/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £6,255 (+£6,240)
Mileage-predicted: £13,690 (£-1,195)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,550/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,182/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,814/yr
Based on 389 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
48
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
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