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.

5,067 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.6 TDI Match Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps) - LED - BLU

Low Mileage

£14,482

Finance available £289 pm

1.6L
30.4K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Carsa Bolton

01204323445 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 1.4 TSI GTE Hatchback 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (204 ps)

£10,495

Finance available £212 pm

1.4L
73.8K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Motoring Way LTD

01495361519 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (68) - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 R-Line 5dr Petrol Hatchback

Low Mileage

£17,109

1.5L
29.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Vertu Vauxhall Sunderland

01918146406 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.6 TDI Match 5dr

£11,149

Finance available £220 pm

1.6L
76.7K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech S Estate 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 5 (s/s) (122 ps)

£10,495

Finance available £212 pm

1.4L
17.9K
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Petrol
Automatic
Estate

MERIDIAN MOTOR VEHICLES LIMITED

01507308080 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£18,536

Finance available £360 pm

2L
48.1K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

RGR Garages (Cranfield) limited

01234675257 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£22,995

Finance available £452 pm

1.5L
17.8K
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Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Basingstoke Volkswagen

01256634772 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (71) - 1.5 TSI 150 Active 5dr

£17,495

Finance available £339 pm

1.5L
37.1K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Basingstoke Volkswagen

01256634772 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 35.8kWh e-Golf Auto 5dr

Low Mileage

£9,449

Finance available £189 pm

49.5K
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Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

J Stuart & Co Ltd

01518322201 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 2.0 TSI GTI DSG 5-Door

£16,499

Finance available £346 pm

2L
71.0K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Bexhill Motors Terminus Road

01424234748 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2012 (12) - 2.0 TDi 140 BlueMotion Tech Match 5dr

£1,785

2L
136.0K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

HCS Motor Group

01733794293 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - MATCH TSI BLUEMOTION TECHNOLOGY 5-Door

Low Mileage

£11,495

Finance available £234 pm

1.4L
32.8K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

St Michaels Garage Millen Road

01795503972 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TSI R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£29,990

Finance available £596 pm

2L
35.0K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Your Car Group

01633749117 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2012 - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech S 2dr

Low Mileage

£3,495

1.6L
68.3K
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Diesel
Manual
Convertible

Junction 16 Cars Limited

01782476374 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - TDI Match 5-Door

£12,690

Finance available £261 pm

2L
65.2K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Whitley Bay Motors LTD

01916075847 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI 150 Match 5dr

£21,998

1.5L
15.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Motorstore (Bolton)

01204324180 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TSI 300 R 5dr 4MOTION DSG

Reduced

£14,995

Finance available £313 pm

2L
109.0K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

I A PERFORMANCE 78 LTD TA EX POLICE CARS

01613887638 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.0 eTSI Life 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£17,399

Finance available £355 pm

1L
20.0K
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Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 1.5 eTSI 150 Style 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£20,191

1.5L
9.3K
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Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Chichester

01242507316 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (65) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£13,499

Finance available £279 pm

2L
88.3K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

The Car Zone

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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 2016)

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 5dr DSG

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