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.

5,253 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr

Low Mileage

£18,199

Finance available £376 pm

1.5L
6.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorpoint Swansea

01792001617 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 2.0 TDI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£20,500

Finance available £427 pm

2L
23.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Blue Bell Hill

01634557830 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (13) - 1.6 TDI 105 S 5dr

Low Mileage

£4,925

1.6L
87.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

FHL Automotive

01234237529 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£8,995

Finance available £179 pm

2L
76.0K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Arrow Motor Company

01325521616 *

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
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Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

Vision Wheels Ltd

01268219712 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 (25) - 2.0 TSI 333 R Black Edition 4Motion 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£51,000

2L
521.0
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Listers Volkswagen Loughborough

01509274556 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI Performance Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6

Low Mileage

£14,990

Finance available £313 pm

2L
49.4K
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Manual
Hatchback

Earls Autos

01733977929 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TSI GTI Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps) - NAV - HK AUDIO

£26,950

Finance available £545 pm

2L
39.6K
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Automatic
Hatchback

Carsa Shrewsbury

01743292169 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 1.6 TDI 110 Match Edition 5dr

Low Mileage

£9,895

Finance available £199 pm

1.6L
50.6K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Campbell Trade Sales

02890023194 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.6 TDI SE [Nav] 5dr

£9,995

1.6L
105.0K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

J.D AUTOS NI Ltd

02890023680 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 2.0 TSI 245 GTI Performance 3dr

Low Mileage

£19,295

Finance available £376 pm

2L
39.4K
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Hatchback

V12 Sports and Classics Worksop

01455241730 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.6 TDI Match Edition 5dr

Low Mileage

£15,329

Finance available £327 pm

1.6L
22.0K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Cars2 Wakefield SEAT

01274087621 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 2.0 TDI 200 GTD 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£22,930

2L
29.2K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Marshall Audi Bexley

02038895332 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 (12) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech S Cabriolet Euro 5 (s/s) 2dr

Low Mileage

£2,995

1.6L
65.0K
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Diesel
Manual
Convertible

Iconic Vehicle Sales

01245678836 *

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

Low Mileage

£22,692

Finance available £465 pm

1.5L
12.3K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Carsa Gloucester

01452227227 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 2.0 TDI GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)

£13,999

Finance available £290 pm

2L
81.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Empressive Motor Company

01865591236 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf1990 (H) - 1.8 GL 5dr [4+E]

Low Mileage

£8,000

1.8L
76.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Sandygate Cars Ltd

01282509458 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 1.5 TSI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£17,895

Finance available £355 pm

1.5L
42.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Eclipse Car Sales Limited

02392006073 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.0 TSI 115 Match Edition 5dr

Low Mileage

£14,998

1L
33.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Volkswagen/MG (Rutherglen)

01414839932 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 - SE TSI BLUEMOTION TECH AUTO ESTATE 5-Door

Low Mileage

£10,999

1.4L
31.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Roundstone Car Sales

01903944818 *

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 3dr DSG

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