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.

5,384 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE 5-Door

£5,490

Finance available £100 pm

1.6L
86.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

East City Cars

02036176867 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 1.6 TDI Match Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£10,995

Finance available £223 pm

1.6L
74.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

GCS - GERMAN CAR SPECIALIST

01494312143 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 1.5 TSI EVO GPF R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£16,400

Finance available £351 pm

1.5L
42.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Blue Bell Hill

01634557830 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 1.6 TDI 105 SE 5dr

£5,995

Finance available £112 pm

1.6L
94.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

RJB Motors

01726214049 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr

£18,998

1.5L
18.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Click & Collect Colchester

01414839928 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 2.0 Golf GTi TSi Semi-Auto 5dr

Reduced

£27,000

2L
27.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

LMC Cars

01708206105 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 85kW e-Golf 5dr Auto

Low Mileage

£7,729

39.1K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

Stellantis &You Chingford

02039577333 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.0 TSI Life 5dr Petrol Hatchback

Low Mileage

£16,511

1L
17.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Vertu Honda Doncaster

01302245283 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr Petrol Hatchback

£16,229

1.5L
29.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Vertu Peugeot Northampton

01604343506 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 (63) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech ACT GT DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£9,999

Finance available £201 pm

1.4L
48.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

NG Car Sales Ltd

01706396576 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.5 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

Low Mileage

£16,000

Finance available £281 pm

1.5L
23.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Blue Bell Hill

01634557830 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.6 Golf SE Nav TDI BlueMotion Technology 5dr

£7,660

Finance available £149 pm

1.6L
99.4K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

RallySport Automotive Limited

01206489764 *

4.9/5 Stars

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

Low Mileage

£17,970

1.5L
14.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Vertu Nissan Widnes

01515417897 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 (72) - 1.5 TSI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps) 1 Previous

£19,750

Finance available £385 pm

1.5L
36.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Cartime Rochdale

01615298277 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 (65) - 1.6 TDI 110 SE 5dr

£4,995

Finance available £89 pm

1.6L
113.1K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Rochdale Motors Group Limited

01706391404 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - GT 1.5 TSI EVO 150PS 6-speed Manual 3 Door Manual

Low Mileage

£14,258

1.5L
22.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Mon Motors Volkswagen Bristol

01172331336 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

£19,990

Finance available £390 pm

1.5L
36.0K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

S J Davidson

02887447997 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 (62) - 2.0 TDI Sportline Estate 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (140 ps)

Low Mileage

£4,995

Finance available £89 pm

2L
91.3K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

N K Car Sales Ltd

01143086541 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 1.4 TSI SE [Nav] 5dr DSG Auto

£11,283

1.4L
71.8K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Audi Coulsdon

02038895530 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (63) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Hatchback 3dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (184 p

£6,975

Finance available £134 pm

2L
121.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Trade Car Sales

01616720265 *

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 3dr DSG

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