2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO — £34,000 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 6 April 2026 | Wellington
£34,000
26,047 miles | Petrol | Manual | Hatchback
Listing Quality
85/100
Good
vs Market Average
+279%
Above Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
85
/100
This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO is listed at £34,000 by West Buckland Motors in Wellington. It has 26,047 miles on the clock. At 279% above the market average of £8,962, this is priced on the higher side compared to 12 similar listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,182/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2012
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
POLO
Body Style
Hatchback
Colour
Silver
Fuel Type
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Mileage
26,047 miles
Engine
1.2L
Seats
5
CO2
139 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 5
ULEZ Compliant
Compliant
Power
84 BHP
Torque
97 lbs/ft
Top Speed
110 mph
0-60 mph
11.9s
Cylinders
4
Gears
5
Combined MPG
47.9 mpg
Urban MPG
35.3 mpg
Extra Urban MPG
60.1 mpg
Length
3970mm
Width
1901mm
Height
1462mm
Wheelbase
2470mm
Kerb Weight
1070 kg
All Features & Equipment (100)
Top speed110 mph0 to 6011.9 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)97Engine power (BHP)84Extra Urban (mpg)60.1Urban (mpg)35.3Combined (mpg)47.9Cylinders - bore (mm)76TransmissionManualNumber of gears5Cylinders - stroke (mm)76CC1,390Cylinders4CO2 (g/km)139Standard Euro emissionsEuro 5Ultra Low Emission ZoneCompliantAir Conditioning - Climate Semi Automatic ControlAir Vent Surrounds - Matt ChromeAir Vents with High Gloss Black TrimCentre Console with Open Storage CompartmentComfort PackCup Holders - Front x2Drivers Seat Height AdjustmentDust and Pollen FilterFront Passengers Seat Height AdjustmentFront Seat Back Storage PocketsGalvanised BodyGloveboxGrab Handles - Front x2 Rear x2 with Coat HooksHead Restraints - Front Whiplash OptimisedHeight and Reach Adjustable Steering WheelHigh Gloss Black Decorative InsertsInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Lighting DelayLuggage Compartment Cover - RemovableLuggage Compartment LightLuggage Compartment with Variable Load FloorMatt 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 x1Seats - Folding Rear BackrestSplit Folding Rear Backrests 60-40Storage Compartment in Rear DoorsStorage Compartments in Front DoorsSun Visors - Vanity Mirrors and IlluminatedSun Visors - Vanity Mirrors x2Three Rear Head RestraintsThree-Spoke Steering Wheel15in Alloy Wheels - CastilleAnti-Theft Wheel BoltsBody Coloured BumpersBody Coloured Door HandlesBody Coloured Side SillsBody-Coloured Door Mirrors with Integrated IndicatorsDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable and HeatedElectric Windows - FrontElectric Windows - Front and RearHeated Rear Windscreen - Automatically Switches OffLoad Lip Protective ShieldRadiator Grille - Gloss Black with Matt Chrome LouvresRear Wash Wipe with Interval DelaySpare Wheel - Space Saver SteelTinted Glass - Heat Insulating Rear from B Pillar BackwardsABS - Anti-Lock Braking SystemASR - Anti Slip RegulationAirbags - DriverAirbags - Front PassengerAirbags - Side Head and Thorax for Front PassengerCentral Locking - Remote with 2 Remote KeysDifferential Lock - ElectronicDigital ClockESP - Electronic Stability ProgrammeElectronic Engine ImmobiliserFuel and Temperature GaugeHBA - Hydraulic Brake AssistHeight-Adjustable Front Three-Point Seat Belts with TensionersISOFIX Child Seat Preparation for 2 Rear SeatsMultifunction Computer - Midline - includes Visual Gear Change RecommendationSeatbelt ReminderTCS - Traction Control SystemTyre Pressure IndicatorWaring Buzzer for Lights Left OnHeight1462mmHeight 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 weight1070 kg
Above MarketListed at £34,000 vs market average of £8,962 (+279%)
Market Low
£3,595
Market Average
£8,962
Market High
£14,290
Comparables
12 listings
Based on 12 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 (+£27,745)
Mileage-predicted: £13,690 (+£20,310)
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.
85
Overall Listing Quality
Good — this listing is well-presented and informative.
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