How much is a 2016 Volkswagen PoloPetrol worth in Ireland?

Carintel.ie tracks 6 live 2016 Volkswagen PoloPetrol listings on the Irish market. Sign up free to see the true market value, price range, and how it compares to NI import prices.

How much does a 2016 Volkswagen Polo depreciate per year?

Carintel.ie calculates Volkswagen Polo depreciation from real listing data using regression analysis. Sign up free to see the annual depreciation rate and forecast.

Is it cheaper to import a 2016 Volkswagen Polo from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2016 Volkswagen PoloPetrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2016 Volkswagen PoloPetrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Switch powertrain:Petrol · 216 Diesel · 16 Overview

Engine:All engines 1.0L · 49 1.2L · 157 1.4L · 6 1.8L · 4

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Trim:All GT · 1 Unknown · 1

Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

Volkswagen Polo2016

Petrol · 1.4L

25 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

No ROI listings currently available

There are 3 NI listings for this model. Switch to "All" or "NI" source filter above to see pricing data.

Updated 2h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Expected price

€12,995

retail ~€12,995 · private ~€11,332 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€7,932 – €9,632

Avg mileage

76k km

typical 80k km

Days listed

25d

avg on market · demand 84/100

Analysis & Insights

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Total cost of ownership

2016 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · per year

Estimated annual cost

€2,445/yr

Per month

€204/mo

Depreciation

€858

35% of total

Fuel / electricity

€1,137

47% of total

Maintenance

€450

18% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €12,995 current market median at 6.6%/yr (regression from 6 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), NI fuel prices. Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · NI rates

Volkswagen Polo 2016, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

PetrolPetrolthis marketcheapest to run

−17%€1,137/yr

4.8 L/100 km, petrol

Fuel €1,137/yr

median €12,518

DieselDiesel

€1,364/yr

5.5 L/100 km, diesel

Fuel €1,364/yr

median €9,725

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol £1.48/L, diesel £1.55/L. EV: night rate £0.085/kWh (80%), day £0.235/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher.

Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€450

estimated per year

2016 Polo petrol engines are relatively low-maintenance; timing chain eliminates belt replacement cost. Direct injection requires quality fuel and occasional carbon clean if rough running develops. Budget €100–150 every 2–3 years for spark plugs and air filter renewal.

Annual serviceOil & filter change (5L 5W-30 synthetic), filter replacement, fluid top-ups; 2016 Polo uses timing chain (no belt replacement needed)

€180/yr

Tyres (amortised)Typical tyre lifespan 40,000–50,000 miles; 185/55R15 or 185/50R16 depending on trim

€120/yr

Brakes (amortised)Front pads ~€150–200 per axle, rear ~€120–160; expect replacement every 40,000–60,000 miles

€80/yr

NCT (amortised)€55 every 2 years for roadworthiness test (amortised annually)

€28/yr

ConsumablesAir filter, cabin filter, spark plugs (every 40,000 miles or 4 years), coolant top-up

€42/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast