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.

5,276 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 1.4 TSI GTE 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£16,990

Finance available £357 pm

1.4L
27.0K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Best Car 4 You Ltd

01416118629 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (20) - 1.5 TSI EVO Match Edition Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£13,250

1.5L
59.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Atlas Autos Ltd

01206987248 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (71) - 1.5 eTSI 150 Life 5dr DSG Petrol Hatchback

£16,912

1.5L
36.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Vertu Nissan Glasgow South

01416119835 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.0 TSI Life 5dr Petrol Hatchback

Low Mileage

£16,995

1L
17.3K
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Hatchback

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01302245283 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE Nav DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£11,490

1.4L
60.6K
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Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Keywise Cars Ltd

01392344397 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr

Low Mileage

£16,190

Finance available £339 pm

1.5L
23.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Riverside Sports & Prestige

01924975090 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 1.4 TSI SE 5dr DSG Euro 6 Ulez

£8,775

Finance available £174 pm

1.4L
87.0K
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Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Your Dream Car Ltd

01494414237 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TSI R 4Motion 300ps DSG 5Dr

Low Mileage

£21,992

2L
46.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Portsmouth

02392004522 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 1.5 TSI R-Line Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£14,450

Finance available £301 pm

1.5L
76.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

FM MOTORS GB LTD

02039484610 *

4.1/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 1.6 TDI S 5dr

£5,389

Finance available £98 pm

1.6L
90.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Kingslake Cars

02380017272 *

Volkswagen Golf2010 - SE TSI DSG+AUTOMATIC+FULL HISTORY+LOW INSURANCE +3M WARRANTY 5-Door

Low Mileage

£5,310

Finance available £96 pm

1.4L
77.0K
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Semi Auto
Hatchback

GL1 Car Sales

01452224639 *

Volkswagen Golf2011 (61) - 1.6 TDI Match Euro 5 5dr

Low Mileage

£3,999

Finance available £67 pm

1.6L
93.0K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

WHEELS 4 LESS NORFOLK LTD

01603937331 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - TSI EVO Match 5-Door

£12,489

1.5L
52.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Gold Cars Ltd

01386831300 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.0 TSI 115 SE [Nav] 5dr

Low Mileage

£12,498

1L
39.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Motorstore (Motherwell)

01698538870 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 (13) - 2.0 TSI GTI 2dr DSG

Low Mileage

£8,995

Finance available £179 pm

2L
79.0K
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Petrol
Semi Auto
Convertible

MKS Car Sales Sinclair Street

01382213497 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 (71) - MK8 Hatch 5-Dr 1.5 eTSI (150PS) Life EVO DSG

£16,945

1.5L
31.9K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Portsmouth

02392004522 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - MK8 Hatchback 5-Dr 1.5 TSI (130ps) Life EVO + 17' VENTURA ALLOYS Manual

Low Mileage

£18,499

1.5L
14.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Sinclair Volkswagen (Swansea)

01792739752 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (68) - 1.5 TSI EVO SE Nav Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

Low Mileage

£15,795

1.5L
30.1K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Motor Trust UK Bury

01612416386 *

Volkswagen Golf1995 (M) - 2.0 16v GTI 3dr

Low Mileage

£7,995

Finance available £156 pm

2L
109.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

T and T Motors

01924665188 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£25,389

Finance available £528 pm

2L
27.5K
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Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.3/5 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 (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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