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.

5,197 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2006 (06) - 1.6 SE FSI 5dr

Low Mileage

£1,695

1.6L
130.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

TW Cars Ltd

07715955115 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - TSI EVO R-Line 5-Door

£13,795

1.5L
65.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

McCarthy Cars Ltd

02038895516 *

Volkswagen Golf2011 (61) - 1.4 0d

Low Mileage

£5,995

1.4L
42.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Cars4You Ltd (Straiton)

01665660510 *

4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.5 TSI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

Low Mileage

£21,000

Finance available £438 pm

1.5L
6.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Blue Bell Hill

01634557830 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R DSG 4MOTION Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr Automatic

Low Mileage

£16,895

Finance available £355 pm

2L
55.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

V12 Sports and Classics Worksop

01455241730 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 1.6 TDI Match Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£9,490

Finance available £190 pm

1.6L
83.6K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Motor Village Limited

01782969745 *

3.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.5 TSI (EVO) 2022MY R-Line 5-Door

Reduced

£19,792

1.5L
31.2K
Miles
Hybrid
Manual
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Hedge End

01489661105 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr

Low Mileage

£28,400

Finance available £563 pm

1.5L
3.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Agnew Volkswagen Belfast

02890021959 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TSI GPF GTI Performance Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

Low Mileage

£22,495

Finance available £442 pm

2L
25.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Evolve Motor Company

01633741704 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2007 (57) - MATCH FSI 5-Door

Low Mileage

£3,695

1.6L
59.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Gleam Clean

01903255198 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.6 TDI SE Nav Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

Low Mileage

£11,499

1.6L
54.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Browns of Richmond

01748900788 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 2.0 TDI GT Edition 5dr

£9,995

2L
81.4K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Armagh Auto Sales

02837442284 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match 5-Door

£5,495

Finance available £100 pm

2L
111.3K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Peel Common Car Showroom

01329559705 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 eTSI 150 Style 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£17,259

Finance available £352 pm

1.5L
35.8K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - 1.5 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

£15,100

Finance available £249 pm

1.5L
32.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Hammond Cars Ipswich

01473927579 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2025 (25) - 1.5 TSI 204 Style eHybrid 5dr DSG Hatchback

£30,522

1.5L
100.0
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Vertu Volkswagen Leeds

01134676309 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 2.0 TDI Style 5dr

£15,950

Finance available £265 pm

2L
67.3K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Jack Reid Cars Carrickfergus

02893448937 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 eTSI Active 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£18,999

Finance available £390 pm

1.5L
28.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2002 - SE 105BHP 5-Door

Low Mileage

£1,295

1.6L
157.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Dhillon Motor Co

02392000337 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 eTSI MHEV Style 5-Door

£18,995

Finance available £370 pm

1.5L
30.0K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Baytree Car Sales

01406430108 *

4.8/5 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 (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 5dr DSG

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