Used Volkswagen Polo cars for sale or finance at 10.9% APR
Volkswagen Polo
1.0 TSI 95 Active 5dr DSG
2021 (71) reg | 5,733 miles
Petrol | 3 months warranty
£17,499£305 per month
Volkswagen Polo
1.0 TSI 95 Active 5dr
2021 (71) reg | 23,135 miles
Petrol | 3 months warranty
£14,149£244 per month
Why buy a used Volkswagen Polo?
The Volkswagen Polo is the perfect small hatchback if you want something that feels like a big car. That means grown-up refinement and high-speed composure, and all the high-tech features you'd find in larger, fancier cars. It's not quite spacious enough to work as a full family car, but it's still one of the most practical models in this class with decent rear-seat space and a boot that's more than a match for a big weekly shop.
Popular Volkswagen Polo trims for sale at Motorpoint
For pre-facelift cars built until late 2021, entry-level S trim includes air conditioning, automatic emergency braking, and a basic touchscreen infotainment system. SE adds alloy wheels, a variable-height boot floor and an upgraded screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Next up is Match with all-round parking sensors and tinted rear windows. Beats trim gains unique stripes on the bodywork and part-faux-leather sports seats, plus a 300-watt Beats sound system.
At the top of the range is SEL with chrome detailing, upgraded upholstery and a fully featured infotainment system, then sporty R-Line with larger alloy wheels and a more aggressive body kit.
Post-facelift cars all include smartphone mirroring as standard, with Life trim featuring alloy wheels and air conditioning plus adaptive cruise control on 95hp engines and up.
Style adds posh auto LED headlights, interior ambient lighting, larger alloy wheels, front and rear parking sensors, front sports seats and two-zone climate control. Match and R-Line trims also remained part of the facelift lineup.
Above all sits the GTI hot hatch with a host of performance upgrades, as well as GTI+ models which add premium touches including a digital dashboard and keyless entry.
Read our guide to the different Volkswagen Polo models and trims available.
Owning a used Volkswagen Polo
Polo ownership is all about keeping things easy, whether that's the driving experience or just using the car's features. It's calm and composed on the road, with better ride quality than most cars in this class, and you'll rarely find yourself hunting about the dashboard for the function you want. Running costs are low across the board if you avoid the rapid Polo GTI, with fuel consumption and insurance groupings being nice and low. Of course, you'll also be saving thousands on the brand-new price if you pick a nearly new or used Polo. Read our full Volkswagen Polo review.
Other models you may be interested in
Several of the Polos rivals have also been around for a while now. Cross-shop it against cars like the Ford Fiesta, Skoda Fabia, SEAT Ibiza, Renault Clio, Peugeot 208 and Vauxhall Corsa. You could also consider stretching your budget to models like the Audi A1 and Mini Hatchback.
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Your Volkswagen Polo questions answered
You can only get the Polo in one form in the UK – a five-door hatchback. VW stopped making three-door versions several years ago.
Buyers looking at nearly new Polos are likely to encounter pre and post-facelift models. The facelift was released in 2021 and brought some very subtle updates to the Polo’s styling and equipment list. It’s tricky to tell pre and post-facelift models apart because they look so similar – the most obvious change is to the shape of the brakelights, with the older model featuring six-sided units that wrap around the side of the car, while the new model adds pointy elements to the inner sides of the brake lights, mimicking the look of the larger Golf hatchback.
The Polo is slightly less than 4.1 metres long. That puts it within just a few millimetres of key rivals including the Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa and Peugeot 208. Those compact dimensions mean the Polo is easy to live with in urban environments, being able to slip into tight parking spaces or squeeze through narrow gaps in traffic.
Practicality in the Polo is generally strong provided you’re not looking for a full-on family car. There’s enough passenger space for four adults to sit comfortably, but squeezing three across the back row will quickly lead to complaints of limited elbow and legroom from the middle passenger. The boot is on-par for the class, with enough space to comfortably fit one large suitcase or the weekly shop. However, if you regularly use the back seats, or often need to transport kids or pets, you might want to look at a larger vehicle.
Yes, the Volkswagen Polo offers an 80hp petrol engine that sits in insurance group 1 – the very lowest. And that’s the case whether you stick with the SE trim, move up to Match or make a beeline for the Beats trim. The Polo is one of only several new cars with such a low insurance rating.
Volkswagen has a generally good reputation for reliability, and the Polo feels like it’s screwed together better than many of its rivals. Not every single Polo will be trouble-free but the vast majority of cars shouldn’t give you any headaches during your time with it. Look out for Volkswagen service plans to bring the cost of routine garage visits down.
If you want a small-ish car, the Polo should at least be on your shortlist. Its build quality makes it feel like a more expensive car, there’s plenty of space for four adults – and a big boot – and the driving experience is refined and sophisticated. Add in peppy petrol engines capable of 50mpg, a five-star safety rating and a good level of standard equipment, the Polo is one of the best superminis on sale.