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.

5,143 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

Reduced

£21,498

1.5L
12.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Inverness Citroen / Peugeot / Vanstore

01463213058 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£9,495

Finance available £190 pm

2L
95.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

MOTOR TREND LTD

01494296076 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£30,357

2L
798.0
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Taunton

01823211157 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 1.5 TSI EVO SE DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£7,199

1.5L
127.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Chigwell Motors Ltd

02037808967 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 (73) - 1.5 eTSI Life 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£22,495

Finance available £442 pm

1.5L
7.1K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Estate

Drift Bridge Volkswagen Epsom

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Volkswagen Golf2018 (67) - 1.4 GTE DSG 5d 150 BHP 5-Door

Low Mileage

£15,990

1.4L
41.6K
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Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Formula 1 Car Supermarket

01324464853 *

3.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 (66) - 2.0 TSI GTI Clubsport S 3dr

Reduced

£37,995

Finance available £760 pm

2L
14.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Volkservice

01253209357 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.5 TSI EVO SE Nav Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£12,890

Finance available £266 pm

1.5L
46.2K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motor Gurus

01144780031 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 (65) - 1.4 TSI GTE Hatchback 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (204 ps)

£7,695

1.4L
110.8K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Parkside Motors Ltd

02039475180 *

Volkswagen Golf2002 - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CLI MODERN CLASSIC GOLF 2.0 AUTOMATIC * ONLY 5000 MILES !! 5-Door

£7,495

2L
5.6K
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Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

The Car Warehouse

01642937563 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£7,690

2L
129.5K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

R&J Trade Car Outlet Limited

01484503203 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.4 TSI 13kWh Style DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£16,495

Finance available £271 pm

1.4L
46.0K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Wrights Motors

01366310748 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.0 TSI 115 Match 5dr DSG

£13,998

1L
57.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Peugeot/SEAT/Cupra/Skoda (Edinburgh)

01312025128 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 2.0 TDI 200 GTD 5dr DSG

£25,649

Finance available £540 pm

2L
26.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Sheffield

01143086607 *

Volkswagen Golf2007 (07) - 1.9 TDI Sport 5dr

Low Mileage

£1,999

1.9L
126.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Safe Cars

01234861497 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (230 ps)

£15,395

Finance available £322 pm

2L
84.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Ideal Car Centre Ltd

01902544596 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 TSI EVO Match Edition Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

Low Mileage

£15,995

Finance available £335 pm

1.5L
13.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

TrustFord Glasgow

01412601245 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - MK8 Hatchback 5-Dr 1.5 TSI (130ps) R-Line EVO Manual

£19,800

1.5L
29.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Capitol Volkswagen Merthyr Tydfil

01685701249 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 2.0 TSI R 5dr DSG

£13,995

Finance available £290 pm

2L
98.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Estate

Elite Autos NI

02890023616 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - MATCH TSI EVO 5-Door

£12,500

Finance available £257 pm

1.5L
77.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

FTC Auto Sales

01932687774 *

4.1/5 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 Present)

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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