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.

5,132 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 1.4 TSI Match 5dr

£7,480

Finance available £145 pm

1.4L
84.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

AG Cars Loughborough Limited

01509278062 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 2.0 TSI 300 GTI Clubsport 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£32,990

Finance available £657 pm

2L
15.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Agnew Volkswagen Mallusk

02890026957 *

Volkswagen Golf2009 - S 5-Door

Low Mileage

£4,995

1.4L
51.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Top Gear Stoke

01782432847 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG Auto

Low Mileage

£29,167

2L
5.6K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen South Oxford

01235429705 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 2.0 TSI GTI DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£18,495

Finance available £359 pm

2L
43.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Precision Motor Group

02039537318 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 2.0 TSI R 3dr

Low Mileage

£14,450

2L
59.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Cars2 Barnsley SEAT

01226449229 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2009 - TDI SE 5-Door

£1,995

2L
186.1K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Walters Motor Group Loddon

01603937289 *

3.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.0 TSI 115 Match Edition 5dr

£12,499

Finance available £249 pm

1L
57.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

cinch

01273121210 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr DSG

£19,250

Finance available £375 pm

2L
32.0K
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Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Gormley Motors Ltd

02887448026 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£8,497

Finance available £168 pm

1.6L
76.0K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

LANDSTRADELTD

01234237585 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - Golf R 2.0 TSI 300PS 6-Speed DSG + REAR CAM + MY17 WINTER PACK/DISCONAV + D 5-Door

Low Mileage

£18,992

2L
47.1K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Hedge End

01489661105 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 (60) - 2.0 TSI GTI DSG Euro 5 5dr

Low Mileage

£7,995

Finance available £156 pm

2L
57.3K
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Petrol
Automatic
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Supercar Clinic Ltd

01204584584 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.4 TSI GTE 5dr DSG

£39,995

Finance available £801 pm

1.4L
99.0
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Phillips (Lisburn) Ltd

02892791480 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TSI 245 GTI Performance 5dr DSG

100

Low Mileage

£24,495

Finance available £483 pm

2L
16.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Peverel car company ltd

01245204345 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 2.0 TDI R-Line 5dr DSG

£13,950

Finance available £289 pm

2L
82.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

MCautosales

02879440626 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (71) - 1.5 TSI Life Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£14,850

Finance available £309 pm

1.5L
42.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Car Planet Barnet

02039577301 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 2.0 TSI GTI Clubsport Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (300 ps)

Low Mileage

£26,090

Finance available £572 pm

2L
30.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Carbase - Lympsham

01934312926 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.5 TSI EVO SE Nav Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£11,999

Finance available £246 pm

1.5L
52.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Perry Road Autos

01621734653 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (67) - 1.0 TSI SE Nav DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£10,999

1L
75.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

AL PRESTIGE CARS LTD

02380017157 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG Auto

Low Mileage

£21,340

Finance available £464 pm

1.5L
23.5K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Cars2 Barnsley SEAT

01226449229 *

4.7/5 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 (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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