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.

5,258 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Active 5dr Heated seats parking sensors

Low Mileage

£19,300

1.5L
16.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

County Motorparks Chelmsford

01245678762 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 TSI EVO GT Edition 5dr

Low Mileage

£17,499

Finance available £361 pm

1.5L
21.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Estate

Motorpoint Glasgow

01412601249 *

Volkswagen Golf(12) - 2.0 TDI GT (Leather) Euro 5 3dr

£3,895

Finance available £65 pm

115.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Not Supplied

A1 Car Shop Ltd

01462412937 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TSI GTI DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£17,299

Finance available £335 pm

2L
65.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

AB Car Sales (South West) Ltd

01822661594 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 (71) - 1.5 TSI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

Low Mileage

£19,500

Finance available £342 pm

1.5L
8.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Leeds

01134689988 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.5 eTSI 150 Life 5dr DSG Auto

£20,192

1.5L
27.7K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Oxford Kidlington

01865956226 *

Volkswagen Golf2009 (09) - 1.4 TSI 160 GT 5dr

Reduced

£3,995

Finance available £67 pm

1.4L
64.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

SK CAR COMPANY LTD

01384885534 *

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

£7,694

Finance available £150 pm

1.4L
100.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Vivian Price Cars

01172331344 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (13) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£5,295

Finance available £96 pm

2L
124.6K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Renown Motors

01613887637 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (184 p

Low Mileage

£9,999

Finance available £201 pm

2L
55.4K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Mill House Cars

01948800080 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 GT 5dr DSG (Navigation)(Adaptive C

£12,598

1.5L
64.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorparks Bury

01798301115 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

£16,450

Finance available £345 pm

1.5L
65.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

DC Motor Company Ltd

07436536342 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£13,816

Finance available £286 pm

2L
82.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

GAH AUTOS LTD

01777801476 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 - MATCH TSI DSG+72K MILES ONLY+AUTOMATIC+ONE OWNER FROM NEW+FULL VW HISTORY+3 5-Door

Low Mileage

£6,410

Finance available £121 pm

1.4L
72.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

GL1 Car Sales

01452224639 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 1.4 TSI DSG AUTOMATIC PETROL 5 DOOR 28,000 MILES FROM NEW

Low Mileage

£9,500

Finance available £190 pm

28.0K
Miles
Not Supplied
Automatic
Not Supplied

IMPORT AUTOS LIMITED

01628565038 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Euro 5 (s/s) 3dr

Reduced

£4,495

Finance available £78 pm

1.4L
97.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

MERIT MOTORS LTD

01204324385 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 2.0 TSI 300 R 5door 4MOTION DSG

Low Mileage

£21,990

Finance available £431 pm

2L
36.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Cherry Tree Cars

01482947563 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI Match 5dr

£23,498

1.5L
18.0
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Bathgate

01506353072 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr

£18,998

1.5L
35.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Renault/Dacia (Dumbarton)

01389310597 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 2.0 TDI 184 GTD 3dr

£15,995

Finance available £335 pm

2L
63.1K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Bells Crossgar

02844330480 *

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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