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.

5,266 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

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

£8,795

Finance available £174 pm

2L
125.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

R And R Trade Cars Ltd

01494311448 *

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

£7,750

Finance available £151 pm

1.6L
97.4K
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Diesel
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Estate

Coopers Cars (South West) Limited

01278555831 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R DSG 4MOTION Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£12,495

Finance available £257 pm

2L
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Estate

Pavilion Motor Company

01614139866 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 2.0 MATCH EDITION TDI BMT 3d 148 BHP 3-Door

£9,995

Finance available £201 pm

2L
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Diesel
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Hatchback

Cars 4 You Ltd

01506376842 *

4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 (65) - 1.6 TDI 110 Match Edition 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£9,500

Finance available £190 pm

1.6L
73.0K
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Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Rk Motoring Ltd

01702418738 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 1.6 TDI 110 Match Edition 5dr

£8,950

Finance available £178 pm

1.6L
82.5K
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Hatchback

Crawford Car Sales (NI) Ltd

02889440217 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TSI GTI Performance Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

Low Mileage

£19,995

Finance available £390 pm

2L
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Automatic
Hatchback

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01903251714 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.5 TSI EVO R-Line Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£14,400

Finance available £299 pm

1.5L
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Hatchback

Penguin Cars Limited

01743291962 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 Golf Style TSi 5dr

£11,444

Finance available £233 pm

1.5L
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Hatchback

Penny Hill Motors

01276538675 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 2.0 TDI 150 Style 5dr DSG

£23,998

2L
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Hatchback

Arnold Clark Click & Collect Thurrock

01416118466 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£16,000

1.5L
33.3K
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Hatchback

Thurlow Nunn Kings Lynn

01553604436 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 (63) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£5,495

Finance available £100 pm

1.6L
107.4K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Renown Motors

01613887637 *

Volkswagen Golf1.4 TSI Comfort Line Auto 5DR

Low Mileage

£6,995

Finance available £134 pm

34.8K
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Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

THE CARMARKET

02890023139 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - TDI Match 5-Door

£13,995

1.6L
48.9K
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Diesel
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Hatchback

Llanelli Motor Company

01554707000 *

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

Low Mileage

£20,500

1.5L
26.4K
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Hatchback

Capitol Volkswagen Merthyr Tydfil

01685701249 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 (13) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech ACT GT Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

£4,495

Finance available £78 pm

1.4L
120.0K
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Petrol
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Hatchback

Rother Valley Motors Ltd

01144786484 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TSI R Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (300 ps)

Low Mileage

£27,100

Finance available £536 pm

2L
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Hatchback

Kingsbridge

01904237124 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 1.4 TSI 150 R-Line Edition 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£15,699

Finance available £328 pm

1.4L
32.9K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

FOW Winsford

01606535848 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2011 - MATCH TDI BLUEMOTIONTECHNOLOGY DSG AUTO. 49603 Miles. Service History. 5-Door

Low Mileage

£6,750

Finance available £128 pm

1.6L
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Oakhill Garage

01749608199 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.5 TSI EVO SE [Nav] 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£15,197

Finance available £304 pm

1.5L
28.5K
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Petrol
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Hatchback

CarSupermarket.com Birmingham

01215165158 *

4.6/5 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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