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.

5,195 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.0 TSI Life 5dr

£15,549

Finance available £318 pm

1L
27.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorpoint Burnley

01282504324 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

£19,099

Finance available £404 pm

2L
45.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

FOW Trafford

01616969155 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2009 (09) - 2.0 SE TDI 5d 138 BHP 5-Door

Low Mileage

£3,495

2L
130.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Cars4You Dunfermline

01383347038 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Edition Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s)

Low Mileage

£13,120

1.4L
30.8K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Carbase - Lympsham

01934312926 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 2.0 TSI R 5dr

Low Mileage

£14,490

Finance available £301 pm

2L
73.9K
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Manual
Hatchback

Pitstop Motors

02890023745 *

Volkswagen Golf2010 - 1.4 TSI SE Euro 5 5dr

Low Mileage

£3,990

1.4L
109.2K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

H & M Cars Limited

01917314493 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (20) - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£10,290

Finance available £208 pm

1.5L
63.5K
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Hatchback

HALLAM CAR SALES LTD

01143086615 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 2.0 TDI R-Line Edition 5dr

Low Mileage

£11,490

Finance available £234 pm

2L
71.0K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Kensington Car Group LTD

01642049640 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 1.6 TDI 110 GT Edition 5dr DSG ++ SUNROOF / 20 TAX / ULEZ / NAV ++

£9,475

Finance available £189 pm

1.6L
90.0K
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Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Nick King Car Sales (Gloucester)

01452227299 *

Volkswagen Golf2011 (11) - 1.4 TSI Match Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (122 ps)

Low Mileage

£3,980

1.4L
106.5K
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Hatchback

Monarch Car Sales

01905673241 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£34,998

2L
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Click & Collect Sydenham

01414839958 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Edition Automatic 5-Door

Low Mileage

£10,495

Finance available £212 pm

1.6L
60.0K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

GM car sales

01206581615 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (66) - 2.0 TSI GTI Clubsport S 3dr

Reduced

£37,995

Finance available £760 pm

2L
14.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Volkservice

01253209357 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.4 TSI GTE 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£20,495

Finance available £400 pm

1.4L
30.9K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Comiskey Motors

02830447308 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech S Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£9,195

Finance available £183 pm

1.6L
74.4K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

KF Cars Supermaket

01416118777 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 2.0 TDI GTD 5dr

£7,950

2L
124.0K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

R-Line Motors

02871228243 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TSI GTI Performance Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

£17,470

2L
64.3K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Dace Specialist Car Centre Manchester

01612417068 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI Clubsport 40 DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

Reduced

£21,990

Finance available £431 pm

2L
50.0K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Your Car Group

01633749117 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.0 TSI 110 SE 5dr

Low Mileage

£13,750

Finance available £285 pm

1L
30.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Jack Reid Cars Carrickfergus

02893448937 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

£16,495

Finance available £263 pm

2L
59.8K
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Diesel
Semi Auto
Estate

PEH Motors Ltd

01584700463 *

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 (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 5dr DSG

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