2016 VOLKSWAGEN POLO — £8,995 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 5 April 2026 | Tooting Bec, London
£8,995
59,000 miles | Petrol | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
90/100
Good
vs Market Average
-4%
Fair Price
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
90
/100
This 2016 VOLKSWAGEN POLO is listed at £8,995 by Balham Cars London Ltd in Tooting Bec. It has 59,000 miles on the clock. Priced in line with the market average of £9,383 based on 111 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,646/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2016
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
POLO
Body Style
Hatchback
Colour
Black
Fuel Type
Petrol
Gearbox
Automatic
Mileage
59,000 miles
Engine
1.2L
Seats
5
CO2
109 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant
Compliant
Monthly Payment
£180.87/mo
Power
89 BHP
Torque
118 lbs/ft
Top Speed
114 mph
0-60 mph
10.8s
Cylinders
4
Gears
7
Combined MPG
60.1 mpg
Urban MPG
48.7 mpg
Extra Urban MPG
68.9 mpg
Length
3972mm
Width
1901mm
Height
1453mm
Wheelbase
2470mm
Kerb Weight
1064 kg
Highlights
£20 ROAD TAXSERVICE HISTORYALLOYSPRIVACY GLASSAUXUSBBLUETOOTHFRONT AND REAR PARKING SENSORSCUP HOLDERSISOFIXHEATED SIDE MIRRORS
All Features & Equipment (112)
£20 ROAD TAXSERVICE HISTORYALLOYSPRIVACY GLASSAUXUSBBLUETOOTHFRONT AND REAR PARKING SENSORSCUP HOLDERSISOFIXHEATED SIDE MIRRORSTop speed114 mph0 to 6010.8 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)118Engine power (BHP)89Extra Urban (mpg)68.9Urban (mpg)48.7Combined (mpg)60.1Cylinders - bore (mm)71TransmissionAutomaticNumber of gears7Cylinders - stroke (mm)76CC1,197Cylinders4CO2 (g/km)109NOx (mg/km)0Standard Euro emissionsEuro 6Ultra Low Emission ZoneCompliantAir Conditioning - ManualAir Vent Surrounds - Matt ChromeBag Hooks in the Luggage CompartmentCentre Console with Open Storage and 12V Socket with CoverCup Holders - Front x2Drivers and Front Passengers Safety Optimised Head RestraintsDrivers and Front Passengers Seat Height AdjustmentDrivers and Front Passengers Sun Visors with Vanity MirrorsDust and Pollen FilterFront 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 HooksHeating and Ventilation with 4 Speed Fan and Air RecirculationHeight and Reach Adjustable Steering WheelHigh Gloss Black Decorative InsertsInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Lighting DelayLoad Sill ProtectorLuggage Compartment - Variable Load FloorLuggage Compartment Cover - RemovableLuggage Compartment LightManually Dimmable Interior Rear-View MirrorMatt Chrome - Handbrake Grip ButtonMatt Chrome - Internal Door HandlesMultifunction Leather Steering Wheel Including Leather Trimmed Gear Knob and Handbrake GripNote Pad Holder - Pen Holder - Coin Holder in GloveboxReading 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 DoorsThree Rear Head RestraintsVanity Mirrors - Illuminated15in Alloy Wheels - StratfordBlack Radiator Grille with Chrome TrimBody Coloured Bumpers and Side SillsBody Coloured Door Handles and Mirrors with Integrated IndicatorsChrome Trimmed Front Air Intake SurroundDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable and HeatedElectric Windows - FrontElectric Windows - RearHeated Rear Windscreen - Automatically Switches OffSpare Wheel - 15in SteelTinted Glass - Heat Insulating Rear 65 Percent Light Absorbing from B Pillar BackwardsWhite Turn Signal Lights At RearABS - Anti-lock Braking System with HBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistAirbags - Side Head and Thorax for Front PassengerAlarm with Interior ProtectionCruise and Park PackCruise ControlDriver Alert SystemDrivers and Front Passengers AirbagsEDL Electronic Differential Lock and ASR Traction ControlElectronic Engine ImmobiliserESC Electronic Stability Control with Automatic Post Collision Braking and Hill Hold ControlHeight-Adjustable Front Three-Point Seat Belts with TensionersISOFIX Child Seat Preparation for 2 Rear SeatsMulti-function DisplayMultifunction 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 weight1064 kg
At MarketListed at £8,995 vs market average of £9,383 (-4%)
Market Low
£5,990
Market Average
£9,383
Market High
£14,995
Comparables
111 listings
Based on 111 comparable VOLKSWAGEN POLO listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£757/year
Mileage Impact
Slow Depreciation
£444/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£1,646/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £9,011 (£-16)
Mileage-predicted: £10,162 (£-1,167)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,201/yr | 10k mi/yr £-1,646/yr | 15k mi/yr £-2,090/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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