The TDI badge stands for Turbocharged Direct Injection, and is the badge fitted to turbodiesel versions of the golf. These engines are well known for their dependability as well as producing a great balance between performance and fuel efficiency.

What is the most popular Golf?

The Golf Match is the most popular version of the Golf. It's a mid-to-high specification version of the Mk7 golf and came equipped with adaptive cruise control, touchscreen sat nav and air con as standard. Of the Mk8, the Life is the most readily available on the used market. Though it's the entry-level model, it still comes with alloy wheels, front/rear parking sensors, sat nav and climate control.

Is the Volkswagen Golf good for long-distance driving?

Yes, the Golf is a very comfortable motorway cruiser. The interior is also spacious enough to accommodate passengers on a longer trip.

Is the Golf a good family car?

Yes. Volkswagen has always designed the Golf to be a family car. For a long time now, the Golf has only been available in a five-door layout, and it's very straightforward to fit an ISOFIX child seat in the back. Even performance versions such as the GTI and R retain excellent practicality but add a serious dose of performance.

Does the Volkswagen Golf come as a hybrid or electric version?

Yes, you can buy the Golf as an e-Golf, which is a fully electric car. This has lots of advantages, such as much lower running costs. There is also a plug-in hybrid version that allows for up to 42 miles of electric driving before switching to petrol/electric hybrid power to allow you to continue your journey.

Is there a four-wheel drive version of the Golf?

Yes, the very popular Golf R hot hatchback (and estate) comes with four-wheel drive as standard. The other option is the relatively rare Alltrack, which is an estate model.

5,329 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps

Low Mileage

£9,900

Finance available £199 pm

1.6L
60.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Hammond Cars Ipswich

01473927579 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech S Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 5 (s/s) (122 ps)

Low Mileage

£10,495

Finance available £212 pm

1.4L
30.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

MERIDIAN MOTOR VEHICLES LIMITED

01507308080 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - GTE NAV DSG 5-Door

£8,500

Finance available £168 pm

1.4L
110.0K
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Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Attenborough Cars

01302249082 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Estate 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 5 (s/s) (105 ps)

Low Mileage

£7,280

1.6L
71.9K
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Diesel
Automatic
Estate

WJF Cars

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Volkswagen Golf2025 - 2.0 TDI Black Edition DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£36,873

25.0
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Not Supplied
Automatic
Hatchback

Wrexham Volkswagen

01978800738 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 (13) - 1.2 TSI BlueMotion Tech S DSG Euro 5 5dr

Low Mileage

£6,999

Finance available £134 pm

1.2L
92.5K
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Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

Prime Carz Ltd

01162162528 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Edition Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s)

Reduced

£11,923

Finance available £244 pm

1.6L
46.0K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Liverpool Car Centre

01515417928 *

Volkswagen Golf2007 (57) - 1.6 MATCH FSI 5-Door

£2,995

1.6L
159.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Lottbridge Motoring Centre Ltd

01323407763 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 2.0 TSI GTI Clubsport Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (300 ps)

£30,587

Finance available £508 pm

2L
20.4K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Carbase - Bristol

01172331396 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr

Low Mileage

£18,895

Finance available £337 pm

1.5L
24.1K
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Petrol
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Hatchback

Motor Range Liverpool

01515417938 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 1.4 TSI 13kWh GTE DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£29,790

50.0
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Not Supplied
Automatic
Hatchback

Crewe Volkswagen

01270445669 *

Volkswagen Golf2009 (09) - 1.4 TSI S 5dr DSG AUTO

Low Mileage

£4,491

1.4L
78.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Toftmonks Garage

01502442299 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 2.0 Tdi 150 Style 5Dr Dsg

Low Mileage

£28,999

2L
1.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

Volkswagen Blackburn

01254457286 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.0 TSI Match Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

Low Mileage

£15,272

Finance available £319 pm

1L
28.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Stellantis &You Stockport

01614139870 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (67) - 1.6 TDI SE Nav Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£8,995

Finance available £179 pm

1.6L
85.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Cheadle Car Sales

01613887701 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr

Low Mileage

£23,490

1.5L
7.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Listers Volkswagen Worcester

01902240177 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - R-LINE TDI BLUEMOTION TECHNOLOGY 5-Door

£10,995

Finance available £223 pm

2L
91.9K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Southwest Motor Company

01752982529 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TDI GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps) 2 FORMER OWNERS

Low Mileage

£19,595

2L
35.0K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Motor Trust UK Lancaster

01524938891 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

Low Mileage

£20,749

Finance available £354 pm

1.5L
14.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Thurlow Nunn Dereham

01362701123 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 1.5 Etsi Style 5Dr Dsg

Low Mileage

£26,350

1.5L
1.9K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Volkswagen Newcastle Scotswood Road

01916077232 *

0/5 Stars

Why buy a used Volkswagen Golf?

If you're in the market for a practical, comfortable and dependable car with the added benefit of timeless style and design, then a used Volkswagen Golf is a great choice. The Golf is also available with petrol, diesel, hybrid and even full electric engines.

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Pros

Efficient engines
Impressively refined
High-quality interior

Cons

Rivals are more involving to drive
Digitalised interior is a bit fiddly
Plain styling

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Different generations of used Volkswagen Golf

The Volkswagen Golf has been on the roads since 1974, with the UK being one of its best markets. Over the course of eight generations, Volkswagen has kept the Golf stylish and relevant. The newest models remain highly efficient and thoroughly enjoyable to drive.

Eighth Generation (2020 to 2020)

The most recent generation has been completely redesigned inside and out. The style is more striking, with interior features similar to those of the all-electric ID.4. Enhanced safety systems have also been added for a more protected drive.

VW released all-electric models and a plug-in hybrid for increased efficiency, further adding to the overall appeal of the latest generation Golf.

Fuel type:: Diesel / Hybrid - Petrol/Electric / Petrol
Engine Size:: 1 - 2
MPG:: 34 - 941
Acceleration:: 4.6 - 10.7 seconds
Boot space:: 273 - 611 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
1.5 TSI 204 Style eHybrid 5dr DSG
Cheapest
1.0 TSI Life 5dr
Fastest
2.0 TSI 333 R 4Motion 5dr DSG

Seventh Generation (2013 to 2020)

The MQB platform created a Golf that was 100 kg lighter than earlier models, meaning better performance, handling and fuel efficiency. Safety features such as Automatic Emergency Braking was added. As with previous generations, VW continued working on ways to make the Golf more efficient, with improvements year over year.

In 2013, the Golf R hit the scene and brought class-leading hot hatch performance. Such was the popularity of the Mk7 Golf, over six million were built and sold worldwide.

Fuel type:: Diesel / Full Electric / Hybrid - Petrol/Electric / Petrol
Engine Size:: 2
MPG:: 34 - 166
Acceleration:: 4.6 - 12.9 seconds
Boot space:: 272 - 605 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
99kW e-Golf 35kWh 5dr Auto
Cheapest
1.2 TSI S 3dr
Fastest
2.0 TSI 310 R 3dr 4MOTION DSG

Sixth Generation (2016 to 2020)

It didn't take long before drivers realised how amazing this generation was, with the 2009 model winning the World Car of the Year award. Despite its sharp style, this generation didn't go on many years before another design took over, making them even more desirable on the used market.

Most notably, this generation receives a lot of praise for its safety and the high-tech features included.

Fuel type:: Diesel / Petrol
Engine Size:: 1 - 2
MPG:: 44 - 57
Acceleration:: 6.3 - 10.8 seconds
Boot space:: 380 - 605 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
1.4 TSI Moda 5dr DSG
Cheapest
1.4 TSI Moda 5dr DSG
Fastest
2.0 TSI GTI Moda 5dr DSG

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