2018 Volkswagen Polo — £10,550 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 6 April 2026 | Cranleigh
£10,550
51,520 miles | Petrol | Manual | Hatchback
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
0%
Fair Price
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2018 Volkswagen Polo is listed at £10,550 by Surrey Specialist Cars (SSC) in Cranleigh. It has 51,520 miles on the clock. Priced in line with the market average of £10,589 based on 113 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,574/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2018
Make Volkswagen
Model Polo
Body Style Hatchback
Colour Silver
Fuel Type Petrol
Gearbox Manual
Mileage 51,520 miles
Engine 1L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 107 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £195/yr
Monthly Payment £201.86/mo
All Features & Equipment (82)
16in Alloy Wheels - Las Minas3 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 SystemAmbient Lighting in Front Footwell and Light Stripes Below Trim in Front and Rear Doors and DashboardArmrest - Front Centre with Storage CompartmentAutomatic Post-Collision Braking SystemBag Hooks in the Luggage Compartment x2Black Radiator Grille with Chrome TrimBlack Radiator Grille with Chrome Trimmed LouvresBody Coloured Bumpers and Side SillsBody Coloured Door Handles and Mirrors with Integrated IndicatorsCar Net - Guide and Inform (3 Year Subscription From New)Car-Net App ConnectCarpet Mats - Front and RearCentre Console with Open Storage CompartmentChrome Effect Handbrake Grip ButtonChrome Plated Air Vent SurroundsChrome Plated Electric Mirror Adjustment Switch SurroundChrome Plated Electric Window Button SurroundsChrome Plated Instrument SurroundsChrome Trimmed Strip on Lower BumperClimate Control - 2-ZoneColoured Dashpad - Deep IronComposition Media SystemCup Holders - Front x2 and 12v Socket with CoverCurtain Airbag System for Front and Rear Passengers including Side Airbags in the FrontDataPlugDecorative Inserts - Deep IronDiscover Navigation Infotainment SystemDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable and HeatedDriver Alert SystemDrivers and Front Passengers Airbags with Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation SwitchDrivers and Front Passengers Safety Optimised Head RestraintsDrivers and Front Passengers Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity MirrorsDust and Pollen FilterElectric Windows - Front and RearElectronic Engine ImmobiliserESC - Electronic Stability ControlFront Assist - Radar Sensor Controlled Distance Monitoring System - City Emergency Braking System and Predictive Pedestrian ProtectionFront Fog Lights with Static Cornering FunctionFront Seat Back Storage PocketsFront Windscreen Washers and Wipers with 4 Speeds including Interval DelayGear Lever Gaiter in Black Trim SurroundGloveboxHalogen Clear Headlights Range Adjustable with Separate Daytime Running Lights including Automatic Headlights OnHeated Rear Windscreen - Automatically Switches OffHeight and Reach Adjustable Steering WheelHeight-Adjustable Front Three-Point Seat Belts with TensionersHigh Level 3rd Brake LightHill Hold ControlInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Lighting - Front and Rear with Interior Delay and Dimming FunctionInterior Lighting with Delayed Switch OffISOFIX Child Seat PreparationLicense Plate with LED IlluminationLight and Sight PackLights on Warning BuzzerLuggage Compartment - Variable Load FloorLuggage Compartment Cover - RemovableLuggage Compartment LightManual Coming-Automatic Leaving Home Lighting FunctionMultifunction Computer PlusMultifunction Leather Steering Wheel Including Leather Trimmed Gear Knob and Handbrake GripParking Sensors - Front and RearPower Assisted Steering - Speed SensitivePremium USB CableRain Sensor and Automatic Dimming Interior Rear-View MirrorRear Windscreen Washer and Wiper with Interval Delay - Reverse ActivatedRemote Central Locking with 2 Remote Folding KeysSeats - Height Adjustment - FrontSpare Wheel - Space SaverSpeedo 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 RestraintsTinted Glass - Heat Insulating GreenTool Kit and JackTwo-Tone HornTyre Pressure Monitoring SystemWarning Buzzer and Light for Front and Rear Seat Belts if Unfastened
At MarketListed at £10,550 vs market average of £10,589 (0%)
Market Low
£6,490
Market Average
£10,589
Market High
£18,990
Comparables
113 listings

Based on 113 comparable Volkswagen Polo listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£741/year
Mileage Impact
Slow Depreciation
£416/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£1,574/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £10,610 (£-60)
Mileage-predicted: £10,644 (£-94)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,158/yr | 10k mi/yr £-1,574/yr | 15k mi/yr £-1,990/yr

Based on 389 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.

50
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
Information & Buyer Appeal
Does this listing give buyers enough information to make a decision?
25/25Good
Photos
69 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
82 listed
8/8
Technical specifications
9 specs provided
7/7
Competitiveness
How well does this listing compete against similar vehicles for buyer attention?
25/25Good
Clear pricing
£10,550
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£201.86/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
69 photos
5/5
Key selling points
82 features highlighted
4/4
Detailed specifications
9 specs provided
4/4
SEO Quality
Page HTML not captured — scores are estimated
0/25Poor
Page HTML
Not captured — cannot analyze
0/25
AI Discoverability
How findable is this listing by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and other AI search engines?
0/25Poor
Page HTML
Not captured — cannot analyze
0/25
How our review page compares
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About the Dealer

Surrey Specialist Cars (SSC)

Cranleigh GU6 8RZ