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.

5,061 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf1991 - Gti 16V 3-Door

Low Mileage

£18,495

1.8L
147.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Phoenix Car Centre

01962670197 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110

Low Mileage

£9,695

Finance available £194 pm

1.6L
41.7K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Leeds Motor Company (Commercial Road)

01134676267 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.0 TSI Match Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

Low Mileage

£11,995

Finance available £246 pm

1L
47.7K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Parkland Motors

01509276004 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 (73) - 2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£36,200

Finance available £771 pm

2L
6.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Blue Bell Hill

01634557830 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 (61) - GTI EDITION 35 5-Door

Low Mileage

£9,995

2L
68.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

A To Z CAR POINT LTD

01217525298 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 TSI Style 5dr

Low Mileage

£19,298

1.5L
13.9K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Motorstore (Shrewsbury)

01743291338 *

4.7/5 Stars

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

Low Mileage

£18,320

Finance available £371 pm

1.5L
19.8K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Carsa Cannock

01543227664 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 2.0 TDI GT 5dr DSG

£9,495

Finance available £190 pm

2L
108.0K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Meridian Motors Limited

01506376846 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 1.5 GTE TSi 272PS DSG 5Dr

£33,700

1.5L
4.9K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Scunthorpe

01724708058 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 1.4 TSI SE DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£12,495

Finance available £257 pm

1.4L
27.8K
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Automatic
Hatchback

Top Gear Harrow Ltd

02038730299 *

Volkswagen Golf2011 (61) - 2.0 TDI SE DSG Euro 5 5dr

Low Mileage

£5,495

2L
69.9K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

Dereham Motor Company ltd

01362700376 *

4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 2.0 TDI Style Estate 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

£14,500

Finance available £296 pm

2L
60.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Big Motoring World Sheffield

01145510576 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 1.6 TDI SE [Nav] 5dr

£10,250

Finance available £207 pm

1.6L
77.1K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Cathedral Road Car Sales

02837440625 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.5 TSI EVO SE [Nav] 5dr

Low Mileage

£12,800

1.5L
39.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Perrys Huddersfield Peugeot

01484507990 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI Performance 5-Door

£10,995

2L
106.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

CWF Vehicle Sales Ltd

01453701578 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - TSI BlueMotion Tech Match 5-Door

Low Mileage

£12,500

Finance available £257 pm

1.4L
35.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Runnymede Motor Company Windlesham

01344202526 *

Volkswagen Golf(16) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Edition Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£8,595

76.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
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Central Service Garage

01302246765 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.6 TDI Match Edition 5dr

£13,500

Finance available £279 pm

1.6L
54.4K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Crawford Car Sales (NI) Ltd

02889440217 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R 3-Door

£14,499

Finance available £302 pm

2L
79.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Joseph David Simm Ltd

01670339826 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 TSI EVO Match Edition 5dr

£11,993

Finance available £246 pm

1.5L
68.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Revitupukcom

01244268811 *

4/5 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.

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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 Present)

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 (2016 to 2020)

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
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

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