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.

5,342 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Estate 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

£6,449

Finance available £114 pm

1.6L
85.8K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Hilton Car Supermarket Milton Keynes

01908049370 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 Match Edition 5dr DSG

£19,998

1.5L
5.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Click & Collect Southampton

01414839954 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion 5dr DSG

£33,739

2L
13.3K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

cinch Superstore Derby

01252960119 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 2.0 TDI 184 GTD 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£17,899

Finance available £377 pm

2L
46.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

FOW Winsford

01606535848 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TSI GTI Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

£19,443

Finance available £420 pm

2L
80.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Carbase - Lympsham

01934312926 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.6 TDI GT Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

£11,990

Finance available £246 pm

1.6L
62.6K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

XENON AUTOMOTIVE LTD

01707932603 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 2.0 R 5d 298 BHP 5-Door

Reduced

£14,445

Finance available £300 pm

2L
57.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

BRG AutoHub

02891249536 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.6 TDI SE 5dr

£12,995

Finance available £268 pm

1.6L
58.6K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Crawford Car Sales (NI) Ltd

02889440217 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£30,000

2L
29.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

True Vehicle Sales

01284334029 *

Volkswagen Golf2009 (09) - 2.0T GTI Pirelli Edition 5dr DSG

100

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£12,999

Finance available £268 pm

2L
61.7K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

360 Automotive Ltd

01283241544 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 (62) - 1.4 TSI Match 5dr

Low Mileage

£5,499

Finance available £101 pm

1.4L
75.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Ormesby Car Sales

01642967726 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.5 eTSI MHEV Active DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£15,100

Finance available £315 pm

1.5L
67.7K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Quality Part X Ltd Dunstable

01582280653 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TDI GTD DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£16,450

Finance available £345 pm

2L
79.7K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Chase Lane Motors

01702904126 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr

Low Mileage

£25,998

1.5L
4.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Volkswagen (Linwood)

01414068772 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£32,998

2L
25.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Dundee Vauxhall / Fiat / Abarth

01382768498 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£7,595

Finance available £147 pm

1.4L
85.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Eastside Motors

01217288688 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 2.0 TDI 184 GTD 5dr DSG

£17,450

Finance available £338 pm

2L
62.4K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Meehan Motors

02890024612 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.6 TDI Match 5dr

Low Mileage

£17,000

Finance available £329 pm

1.6L
11.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Turners of Roborough

01752427448 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

Reduced

£13,490

Finance available £279 pm

2L
75.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

AQS CAR SPECIALISTS

01733306260 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - e-Golf 5-Door

Low Mileage

£10,395

31.3K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

Premier Car Supermarket Ltd

01283241542 *

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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