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.

5,203 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 1.6 TDI 110 Match Edition 5dr MANUAL DIESEL 75000 MILES

£8,495

Finance available £167 pm

1.6L
75.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Brownlow Cars

01325527847 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

£16,440

Finance available £345 pm

2L
62.1K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Donnelly M1 Motorstore (Dungannon)

02887448025 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TSI R Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

Low Mileage

£24,500

Finance available £483 pm

2L
30.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Stringers of Petersfield

01730779314 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 2.0 TDI 150 Style 5dr DSG

£17,449

Finance available £360 pm

2L
39.6K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Newport

01633493027 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£4,495

Finance available £78 pm

1.6L
99.9K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

Renown Motors

01613887637 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (30

Low Mileage

£18,895

Finance available £368 pm

2L
40.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Daci Autos Bristol LTD

01172331343 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TSI R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£13,750

Finance available £285 pm

2L
123.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

365 MOTORS LTD

01204968071 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 (68) - 2.0 TSI R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£20,500

Finance available £401 pm

2L
63.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Seraph Cars

01923587567 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.4 TSI SE Nav 3-Door

Low Mileage

£13,495

Finance available £296 pm

1.4L
26.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Cavendish UK Car Sales Limited

01787323385 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 1.4 TSI 125 Match Edition 5dr

Low Mileage

£9,995

Finance available £201 pm

1.4L
59.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

MB Motors

02825440802 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

Low Mileage

£12,790

Finance available £263 pm

2L
61.8K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Ideal Car Centre

01617904497 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 2.0 TDI 184 GTD BlueLine 5dr

£14,450

Finance available £301 pm

2L
89.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

SM Auto Sales

02890026930 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 1.5 TSI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

£16,200

Finance available £283 pm

1.5L
42.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Cannock

01543221765 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 1.4 TSI S Cabriolet 2dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (122 ps)

Low Mileage

£7,795

Finance available £152 pm

1.4L
45.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Convertible

Motorswitch Ltd

01942364531 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.0 TSI 115 Match Edition 5dr

Reduced

£11,698

1L
61.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Estate

Arnold Clark Stoke-on-Trent Vauxhall / Vanstore

01782432080 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 eTSI 150 Style 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£21,799

1.5L
12.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Invicta Subaru Crawley

01293214024 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 (74) - 2.0 TSI 333 R Black Edition 4Motion 5dr DSG

£52,990

Finance available £1,068 pm

2L
397.0
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Pellon Motor Group

01422411383 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (63) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 5 (s/s) (105 ps)

Low Mileage

£8,998

Finance available £179 pm

1.6L
45.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

MQAS CARS LTD

01254946245 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 2.0 TSI GTI 3dr

Low Mileage

£13,400

Finance available £277 pm

2L
62.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

iGEN Autos

02890023662 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.6 TDI Match Edition 5dr

£11,349

Finance available £224 pm

1.6L
71.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.3/5 Stars

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.

Used Volkswagen Golf snapshot review

Pros

Efficient engines
Impressively refined
High-quality interior

Cons

Rivals are more involving to drive
Digitalised interior is a bit fiddly
Plain styling

Read our Volkswagen Golf review

Volkswagen Golf video review

lite-youtube[videoid='lHUz0lVPyUY']{cursor:initial;background-image:url("https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/lHUz0lVPyUY/sddefault.webp")}lite-youtube[videoid='lHUz0lVPyUY']::after{background:no-repeat center/68px 48px url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 68 48"><path d="M66.52 7.74c-.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79.13 34 0 34 0S12.21.13 6.9 1.55c-2.93.78-4.63 3.26-5.42 6.19C.06 13.05 0 24 0 24s.06 10.95 1.48 16.26c.78 2.93 2.49 5.41 5.42 6.19C12.21 47.87 34 48 34 48s21.79-.13 27.1-1.55c2.93-.78 4.64-3.26 5.42-6.19C67.94 34.95 68 24 68 24s-.06-10.95-1.48-16.26z" fill="red"/><path d="M45 24 27 14v20" fill="white"/></svg>')}

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 (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

Buying a used car checklist: what to look for

Buying a used car can be a daunting task, but with our checklist, you can make sure you’re getting the best deal possible.

View guides

* Telephone numbers starting with 084X or 087X will cost you up to 13p per minute plus your telephone company's access charge. Calls to other telephone numbers will only cost your phone company's access charge.

Used Volkswagen Golf snapshot review

Pros

Cons

Engines and transmissions

Practicality

Safety

Technology

Shop by Trim

Shop by Body Style

Shop by Engine Size

Shop by Fuel Type

Shop by Transmission

Shop by Colour

Shop by Registration Year