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.

5,270 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2001 (Y) - 2.8 V6 VR6 4MOTION 3dr

Low Mileage

£12,995

Finance available £268 pm

2.8L
37.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

M AND R SALES LIMITED

01536851839 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.5 TSI EVO Match Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£16,500

Finance available £346 pm

1.5L
13.5K
Miles
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Automatic
Hatchback

drivedirect Weston-super-Mare

01934319058 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Cabriolet 2dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (105 ps

£4,995

Finance available £89 pm

1.6L
110.5K
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Convertible

Junction 44 Motor Company

01792001630 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 1.6 TDI GT 5dr DSG

£8,995

Finance available £179 pm

1.6L
119.0K
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Diesel
Semi Auto
Estate

Mike Wells Cars Ltd

01933421770 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 2.0 TDI 184 GTD 5dr

£13,995

Finance available £290 pm

2L
66.0K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

JB Autos Sales

02870440586 *

Volkswagen Golf2010 (10) - 1.2 TSI S 5dr

Low Mileage

£3,795

Finance available £62 pm

1.2L
84.0K
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Manual
Hatchback

Motorline Car Sales

01162160117 *

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

Low Mileage

£12,995

Finance available £263 pm

1.5L
45.3K
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Manual
Hatchback

Just Audi VW

01522459180 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 (25) - 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£31,990

1.5L
395.0
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Listers Volkswagen Worcester

01902240177 *

Volkswagen Golf2006 (55) - 2.0 TFSI GTI 5dr

Reduced

£2,995

2L
142.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

RSH MOTORS LTD

01296329708 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE 5-Door

Low Mileage

£5,950

Finance available £111 pm

1.6L
84.0K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

LYTHAM MOTOR COMPANY LTD

01253200832 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 2.0 TDI Style 5dr

£16,250

Finance available £341 pm

2L
61.0K
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Diesel
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Hatchback

Roy Hanna Motors

02894338774 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 (73) - 1.5 eTSI MHEV R-Line DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£21,900

Finance available £429 pm

1.5L
20.5K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Estate

Quality Part X Ltd Dunstable

01582280653 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (67) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech S DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£10,295

Finance available £208 pm

1.4L
31.0K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Top Gear Harrow Ltd

02038895522 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 1.5 TSI EVO BlueMotion Tech SE Nav DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£11,450

Finance available £233 pm

1.5L
66.0K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Sarah Cox Cars Ltd

01623706190 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£5,999

Finance available £112 pm

2L
101.4K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

The Big Motor Company Ltd

01482947783 *

Volkswagen Golf1999 (T) - 2.3 V5 5dr Auto

Low Mileage

£2,995

2.3L
77.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Mercia Cars

01630410587 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

£15,547

2L
53.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Reading

01189077016 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.5 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£16,000

Finance available £281 pm

1.5L
20.8K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Blue Bell Hill

01634557830 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 TSI R-Line Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£18,994

Finance available £370 pm

1.5L
33.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Oxford Prestige

01865560426 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 eTSI MHEV R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£17,687

Finance available £380 pm

1.5L
53.0K
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Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Carbase - Lympsham

01934312926 *

4.5/5 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 (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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