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.

5,320 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 1.4 TSI SE (Nav) 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£13,650

1.4L
37.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Listers Honda Northampton

01604343516 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 2.0 TDI R-Line DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£37,559

Finance available £718 pm

2L
25.0
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Wrexham Volkswagen

01978800738 *

4.9/5 Stars

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

£13,750

Finance available £285 pm

1.5L
76.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

FM MOTORS GB LTD

02039484610 *

4.1/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 2.0 TDI GT 5dr DSG

Reduced

£6,796

Finance available £130 pm

2L
87.4K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

Motor Express

07305693901 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 - 2.0 Golf GT TDI 140 Semi-Auto 5dr

£5,150

Finance available £93 pm

2L
105.6K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Grays of Holbeach

01406430115 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

£10,995

2L
86.6K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

V12 Sports and Classics Hinckley

01455244504 *

Volkswagen Golf1.4 TSI 13kWh GTE Hatchback 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (245

£19,313

34.6K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Carsa Mountsorrel

01162165589 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2010 (59) - 2.0 TDI 140 Sportline 5dr

Low Mileage

£2,995

2L
106.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

AURA CAR SALES LTD

01709212053 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI Clubsport 40 Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s

Low Mileage

£20,995

Finance available £411 pm

2L
49.0K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Paul Williamson Cars Ltd

01343612230 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (69) - 1.5 TSI EVO Match Edition Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£14,495

Finance available £302 pm

1.5L
38.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

The Car Centre

01612416893 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.0 TSI 110 SE [Nav] 5dr

Low Mileage

£11,049

Finance available £218 pm

1L
53.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.3/5 Stars

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

Low Mileage

£17,049

Finance available £337 pm

2L
45.3K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Hilton Car Supermarket Milton Keynes

01908049370 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr Manual

Reduced

£16,399

Finance available £344 pm

1.5L
43.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

The Car Warehouse Swansea

01792001637 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 2.0 TSI 245 GTI Performance 5dr

£18,950

Finance available £369 pm

2L
53.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Lismenary Motors

02893448902 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 (74) - 1.0 eTSI Life 5dr DSG

Reduced

£23,500

1L
8.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Listers Volkswagen Loughborough

01509274556 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.4 TSI eHybrid Style 5dr DSG

£18,299

Finance available £379 pm

1.4L
37.5K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Chingford

02039104754 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 1.4 TSI 125 Match Edition 5dr

Low Mileage

£6,995

Finance available £134 pm

1.4L
43.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

London Motor Sports Ltd

02039577473 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.4 TSI eHybrid Style 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£20,849

Finance available £434 pm

1.4L
19.1K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Birmingham

01217525223 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 (62) - 1.6 TDi 105 Match 5dr

£2,795

1.6L
140.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

White Rose Cars

01134676154 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - R MK8 2.0 TSI 4Motion 320PS DSG 5 Dr

£30,795

2L
26.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Specialist Cars Volkswagen Kirkcaldy

01592805181 *

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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