2017 VOLKSWAGEN POLO — £8,995 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 6 April 2026 | Tooting Bec, London
£8,995
44,000 miles | Petrol | Manual | Hatchback
Listing Quality
90/100
Good
vs Market Average
-18%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
90
/100
This 2017 VOLKSWAGEN POLO is listed at £8,995 by Balham Cars London Ltd in Tooting Bec. It has 44,000 miles on the clock. At 18% below the market average of £11,013, this looks competitively priced based on 93 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,990/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2017
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
POLO
Body Style
Hatchback
Colour
Black
Fuel Type
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Mileage
44,000 miles
Engine
1L
Seats
5
CO2
108 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant
Compliant
Monthly Payment
£180.87/mo
Power
74 BHP
Torque
70 lbs/ft
Top Speed
107 mph
0-60 mph
14.3s
Cylinders
3
Gears
5
Combined MPG
58.9 mpg
Urban MPG
48.7 mpg
Extra Urban MPG
67.3 mpg
Length
3972mm
Width
1901mm
Height
1453mm
Wheelbase
2470mm
Kerb Weight
980 kg
All Features & Equipment (105)
Top speed107 mph0 to 6014.3 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)70Engine power (BHP)74Extra Urban (mpg)67.3Urban (mpg)48.7Combined (mpg)58.9Cylinders - bore (mm)74TransmissionManualNumber of gears5Cylinders - stroke (mm)76CC999Cylinders3CO2 (g/km)108NOx (mg/km)0Standard Euro emissionsEuro 6Ultra Low Emission ZoneCompliantAir Conditioning - ManualAir Vent Surrounds - Matt ChromeBag Hooks in the Luggage Compartment x2Centre Console with Open Storage and 12V Socket with CoverConvenience PackCup Holders - Front x2Dark Rhodium Fine Decorative InsertsDrivers and Front Passengers Safety Optimised Head RestraintsDrivers and Front Passengers Seat Height AdjustmentDust and Pollen FilterFront Comfort Seats with Height AdjustmentFront Seat Back Storage PocketsFront Windscreen Washers and Wipers with 4 Speeds including Interval DelayGear Lever Gaiter Surround - Matt ChromeGloveboxGrab Handles Front x2 Rear x2 with Integrated Coat HooksHandbrake Grip Button - Matt ChromeHeating and Ventilation with 4 Speed Fan and Air RecirculationHeight and Reach Adjustable Steering WheelInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Lighting with Delayed Switch OffLeather Trimmed Three-Spoke Multifunction Steering Wheel -Gear Knob and Handbrake GripLight and Sight PackLoad Sill ProtectorLuggage Compartment - Variable Load FloorLuggage Compartment Cover - RemovableLuggage Compartment LightMatt Chrome - Internal Door HandlesNote Pad Holder - Pen Holder - Coin Holder in GloveboxRain Sensor and Automatic Dimming Interior Rear-View MirrorReading Lights - Front x2 & Rear x1Speedo and Rev Counter - Electronic Odometer - Trip - Service Interval Display - Digital Clock and Fuel GaugeSplit Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Storage Compartment in Front DoorsStorage Compartment in Rear DoorsSunglasses HolderThree Rear Head RestraintsVanity Mirrors - Illuminated15in Alloy Wheels - StratfordBlack Radiator Grille with Chrome Trimmed LouvresBody Coloured Bumpers and Side SillsBody Coloured Door HandlesBody-Coloured Door Mirrors with Integrated IndicatorsBrake Light Housing in BlackChrome Trimmed Front Air Intake SurroundDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable and HeatedDoor Mirrors - Electrically FoldingElectric Windows - FrontElectric Windows - RearFull Size Steel Spare WheelHeated Rear Windscreen - Automatically Switches OffRear Tinted Glass from B Pillar Backwards - Approx 65 Percent TintedABS - Anti-lock Braking System with HBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistAirbagsAlarm with Interior ProtectionAutomatic Post-Collision Braking SystemCruise and Park PackCruise ControlDriver Alert SystemElectronic Engine ImmobiliserESC - Electronic Stability Control including EDL - Electronic Differential Lock and ASR - Traction ControlHeight-Adjustable Front Three-Point Seat Belts with TensionersHill Hold FunctionISOFIX Child Seat Preparation for 2 Rear SeatsMultifunction ComputerParking Sensors - Front and RearRear Windscreen Washer and Wiper with Interval DelayRemote Central Locking with 2 Remote Folding KeysThree Rear 3-Point Seat BeltsTwo-Tone HornTyre Pressure Loss IndicatorWarning Buzzer and Light for Front Seat Belts if UnfastenedHeight1453mmHeight inclusive of roof railsmmLength3972mmWheelbase2470mmWidth1901mmWidth 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 weight980 kg
Below MarketListed at £8,995 vs market average of £11,013 (-18%)
Market Low
£6,750
Market Average
£11,013
Market High
£20,450
Comparables
93 listings
Based on 93 comparable VOLKSWAGEN POLO listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£800/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£595/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£1,990/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £9,799 (£-804)
Mileage-predicted: £11,543 (£-2,548)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,395/yr | 10k mi/yr £-1,990/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,585/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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