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.

5,309 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2021 (17) - 2.0 TDI STYLE ESTATE 5DR DSG EURO 6 LHD VAT Q

£11,900

Finance available £244 pm

2L
100.7K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

Euronet Motors Limited

01164787038 *

Volkswagen Golf(22) - R-Line MK8 1.5 TSI 130PS 6-speed Manual 5 Door

Low Mileage

£20,995

19.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Not Supplied

Specialist Cars Volkswagen Kirkcaldy

01592805181 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£14,750

Finance available £266 pm

1.5L
73.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

C Russell Auto Sales Ltd

02844330222 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr

£16,858

1.5L
30.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Estate

Marshall Volkswagen Reading

01189077016 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 1.5 eTSI MHEV R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£23,400

Finance available £379 pm

1.5L
9.1K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Blue Bell Hill

01634557830 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - GT EDITION TSI EVO 5-Door

£13,995

Finance available £290 pm

1.5L
57.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Ticehurst Motors Ltd

01580238472 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 (62) - 2.0 TSI GTI (Leather) Euro 5 5dr

Low Mileage

£6,789

Finance available £193 pm

2L
86.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorhub

01535281058 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£7,995

Finance available £156 pm

1.4L
52.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

Vision Wheels Ltd

01268219712 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 1.6 TDI SE [Nav] 5dr

£7,895

Finance available £154 pm

1.6L
67.7K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

RGK Motors

01134689984 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 - 1.6 TDI Match Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (105 ps)

£4,295

Finance available £110 pm

1.6L
104.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Chepstow Trade Centre Ltd

01291440715 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 5 (s/s) (122 ps)

£5,995

Finance available £121 pm

1.4L
120.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Cars4You Ltd (Straiton)

01665660510 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr

Low Mileage

£18,249

Finance available £311 pm

1.5L
16.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorpoint Glasgow

01412601249 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 2.0 TSI 310 R 5dr 4MOTION DSG

Low Mileage

£24,099

Finance available £516 pm

2L
33.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

FOW Winsford

01606535848 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (184 p

£11,645

Finance available £238 pm

2L
76.8K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Bedfordshire Car Sales

01234987567 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech S 5-Door

£4,495

Finance available £103 pm

1.6L
110.7K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

New York Car Sales

01709288262 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (70) - 2.0 TDI 200 GTD 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£24,299

Finance available £386 pm

2L
32.2K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Wearside Autoparc

01913002146 *

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

£24,330

Finance available £403 pm

2L
31.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Carbase - Bristol

01172331396 *

4.4/5 Stars

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

Low Mileage

£14,999

28.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Manor Motors

01429801276 *

Volkswagen Golf2009 (59) - 1.6 TDi 105 BlueMotion SE 5dr [Start Stop]

Low Mileage

£3,795

1.6L
95.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

RTM MOTORS CARDIFF

02920025017 *

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

£33,898

2L
16.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Glasgow Corvette / Maserati / LUXE

01414049937 *

4.7/5 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 (2016 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 / 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

Sixth Generation (2009 to 2016)

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 - 2
MPG:: 33 - 74
Acceleration:: 5.5 - 13.9 seconds
Boot space:: 250 - 505 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
1.2 TSI S 2dr
Cheapest
1.4 S 3dr
Fastest
2.0 TSI R 4MOTION 3dr DSG

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