How much is a 2016 Volkswagen PoloPetrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2016 Volkswagen PoloPetrol on the Irish used-car market is around €12,995, based on 6 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2016 Volkswagen Polo depreciate per year?

A Volkswagen Polo loses roughly 6.7% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

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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Market Intelligence

Volkswagen Polo2016

Petrol · 1.4L

€12,750ROI listing median

NI import est.€12,767

ROI cheaper by ~€17

16 days avg on market · Low data confidence · VRT based on C (est. ~140 g/km) (26%), Revenue uses OMSP

High DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€12k – €13k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 11h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€12,995

private sale ~€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

€8,575 – €10,413

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

76k km

typical 80k km

Days listed

16d

avg on market · demand 87/100

AI Market Summary

Excellent value at €12,495 — strong demand, quick sales, and competitive pricing versus similar hatchbacks on Irish market.
Mileage significantly below expected range (68k vs. 120k–220k typical) — verify recorded history thoroughly; unexplained low mileage raises data reliability concerns.
Direct injection petrol engines prone to carbon build-up after 80,000 km, causing rough idle and power loss — request service history confirming fuel system cleaning if high mileage.
Have independent mechanic check for timing chain rattle on 1.2 TSI on cold start; usually minor but confirms maintenance standard and oil quality used.
DSG auto models (if applicable) can judder at low speeds — test drive in urban traffic to confirm smooth gearbox behaviour before committing.

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Analysis & Insights

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Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

148 bhp

150 PS

Torque

250 Nm

184 lb·ft

0–62 mph

7.8s

137 mph top

Engine

1.4L

1400 cc

Boot space

280L

952L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

58.9 mpg

4.8 L/100km

Urban

48.7 mpg

Extra urban

68.9 mpg

Fuel tank

45L

Dimensions

Length

3.97m

3972 mm

Width

1.68m

Height

1.45m

Wheelbase

2.47m

Safety & ownership

Insurance

Group 23E

Road tax (UK)

£20

per year

Warranty

3 years

60,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Volkswagen Polo 2016

Reliability

4/5

The 2016 VW Polo petrol is a dependable city car with a solid reputation for reliability and build quality. It offers good fuel economy and low running costs, making it excellent value for money on the used market. Common issues are minor and largely avoidable with proper maintenance.

Known issues

Carbon build-up on direct injection petrol engines causing rough idle and reduced performance after 80,000+ miles
Timing chain rattle on cold start (1.2 TSI) — usually resolved by oil change with quality synthetic
DSG automatic gearbox (if equipped) can exhibit judder or hesitation at low speeds
Water ingress into door seals leading to interior trim corrosion and window regulator failure
Fuel pump module reliability issues resulting in no-start or intermittent stalling (rare but documented)
Clutch wear on manual variants before 100,000 miles depending on driving style