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.

5,421 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.6 TDI Match Edition 5dr

£12,750

Finance available £263 pm

1.6L
112.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Prestige Cars Ireland

02890026873 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 99kW e-Golf 35kWh 5dr Auto

Low Mileage

£9,295

Finance available £185 pm

39.1K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

Premier Car Supermarket Kettering Ltd

01536219120 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£10,995

Finance available £223 pm

1.6L
46.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Wrights Motors

01366310748 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (64) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£7,399

Finance available £143 pm

2L
120.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

BM CARS WATFORD LTD T/A Chiswell Green Cars

01923927506 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 1.5 eTSI MHEV Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£18,190

1.5L
36.5K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

FJ Chalke Nissan Wincanton

01963400995 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (69) - 2.0 TDI GT Edition 5dr

£4,550

Finance available £79 pm

2L
89.8K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

FULLERS AUTO SALVAGE LTD

01255449991 *

4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 2.0 TSI GTI Clubsport DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£42,599

Finance available £817 pm

2L
25.0
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Wrexham Volkswagen

01978800738 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2010 - TSI COMFORTLINE 5-Door

£6,495

Finance available £123 pm

1.4L
39.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Cars Of Cowbridge

01446508084 *

Volkswagen Golf2010 (10) - 2.0 TDi 170 GTD 3dr DSG

£2,995

2L
200.5K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Motoworld (Leeds)

01134676319 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.4 TSI eHybrid Style 5dr DSG

£16,999

Finance available £347 pm

1.4L
55.4K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE Estate 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 5 (s/s) (122 ps)

£7,880

Finance available £154 pm

1.4L
91.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Car Capital Ltd

02038933681 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 2.0 TDI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£15,790

Finance available £330 pm

2L
51.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

XENON AUTOMOTIVE LTD

01707932603 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - MK7 Facelift 1.5 TSI R-Line EVO 150PS DSG 5D 5-Door

Low Mileage

£16,995

1.5L
32.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

John Clark Volkswagen Aberdeen

01224454474 *

Volkswagen Golf1997 (R) - 2.0 Avantgarde 2dr

Low Mileage

£2,500

2L
123.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Convertible

Martyns Car Sales

01932687838 *

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

£10,049

Finance available £196 pm

1L
69.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

Low Mileage

£17,119

Finance available £349 pm

1.5L
17.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

cinch Store Manchester

01616944756 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2006 - 3.2 V6 R32 Hatchback 3dr Petrol DSG 4Motion (233 g/km, 247 bhp)

Low Mileage

£13,000

Finance available £268 pm

3.2L
88.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

FS Performance Ltd

01582280332 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 (61) - 1.4 SE TSI DSG ULEZ 5-Door

£6,990

Finance available £134 pm

1.4L
10.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

The Left Hand Drive Place

01256679126 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr

£14,049

Finance available £283 pm

1.5L
49.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Estate

cinch

01224453394 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (68) - 1.6 TDI SE Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

Low Mileage

£14,000

Finance available £296 pm

1.6L
25.9K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Norwich

01603567768 *

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 (2016 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 / 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

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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