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Volkswagen Polo depreciation
The Volkswagen Polo loses about 35% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £24,000, a 2023 example with around 21,000 miles on the clock is worth about £12,650 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of Polo at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used Polo is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's Polo at its typical mileage (6,940 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | <1 yr | 3,500 | £22,150 | £20,250–£24,050 | 92% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 7,000 | £17,950 | £16,350–£19,550 | 78% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 14,000 | £15,150 | £13,700–£16,550 | 69% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 21,000 | £12,650 | £11,450–£13,900 | 60% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 28,000 | £11,100 | £10,000–£12,250 | 57% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 34,500 | £10,400 | £9,300–£11,500 | 56% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 41,500 | £9,150 | £8,150–£10,150 | 51% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 48,500 | £8,000 | £7,100–£8,900 | 46% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 55,500 | £7,050 | £6,200–£7,850 | 41% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full Polo profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 8 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Buy — Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it
- Loses about 5% a year around 3 years old
- Steepest losses are over by about 3 years
- UK numbers steady (-0.1% year on year)
- Reliability 61/100
Polo depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Volkswagen Polo depreciate?
The Volkswagen Polo loses about 35% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 21,000 miles is worth about £12,650 today.
What is a 2023 Volkswagen Polo worth?
A 2023 Volkswagen Polo at a typical 21,000 miles is worth about £12,650 — likely between £11,450 and £13,900 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a Volkswagen Polo?
Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it. It loses about 5.4% a year around 3 years old, with the steepest losses over by roughly 3 years.