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.

5,154 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2019 - Estate SE Nav 1.5 TSI 130PS 7-speed DSG 5 Door Automatic

Low Mileage

£17,440

1.5L
12.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Mon Motors Volkswagen Weston-super-Mare

01934319038 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.5 eTSI MHEV Active DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£15,200

Finance available £317 pm

1.5L
67.7K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Quality Part X Ltd Dunstable

01582280653 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 (25) - 2.0 TSI R 5-Door

£45,995

2L
2.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Ellis Ashton Motor Company Ltd

01515419352 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (71) - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£15,990

1.5L
47.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Listers Volkswagen Stratford-upon-Avon

01789339674 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.4 TSI GTE 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£23,599

Finance available £495 pm

1.4L
7.7K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Newport

01633493027 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 1.0 TSI 115 Match 5dr

Low Mileage

£13,499

Finance available £279 pm

1L
39.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Victoria Road Motors LTD

01792001639 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2009 (59) - 5 DOOR HATCHBACK

£5,750

Finance available £106 pm

1.4L
65.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Not Supplied

A7 Cars Ltd

01164787049 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 (12) - Wagon/Estate Automatic 5-Door

Reduced

£5,650

Finance available £104 pm

1.2L
39.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

NS Auto Trading Ltd

02039577375 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 GT 5dr DSG

Reduced

£17,498

1.5L
20.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Volkswagen (Wishaw)

01698537718 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (220 ps)

£9,386

2L
101.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Carbase - Bristol

01172331396 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 (71) - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr

Low Mileage

£20,290

Finance available £396 pm

1.5L
24.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Farnham Volkswagen

01252916356 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TDI R-Line DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£16,494

Finance available £325 pm

2L
35.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

The Car Co

01616945324 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (69) - 99kW e-Golf 35kWh 5dr Auto

£9,990

Finance available £201 pm

46.0K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

COVENTRY TRADE CARS LTD

02476936595 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - S TDI 5-Door

£8,295

Finance available £163 pm

1.6L
87.4K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Regal Motors

02394319624 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 1.6 TDI SE [Nav] 5dr

£6,995

Finance available £134 pm

1.6L
81.4K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Clives Autos Quayside

01206482938 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 2.0 TSI GPF GTI Performance Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

Low Mileage

£23,833

Finance available £479 pm

2L
27.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Carsa Shrewsbury

01743292169 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£15,636

1.5L
47.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Loughton

02038924870 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 (25) - 2.0 TSI 300 GTI Clubsport 5dr DSG

Reduced

£43,990

2L
1.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Listers Volkswagen Evesham

01386571259 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.6 TDI Match 5dr

£10,495

Finance available £212 pm

1.6L
101.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

www.familycarsni.com

02890026946 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 1.5 TSI EVO SE Nav Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

Low Mileage

£12,290

1.5L
44.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Keywise Cars Ltd

01392344397 *

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 (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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