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 Golf2012 - 2.0 TDi 140 GT 5dr [Leather]

£2,250

2L
197.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Reilly Motors

02871220942 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£18,891

1.5L
19.8K
Miles
Hybrid
Manual
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Chichester

01242507316 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (LG) - 2.0 TDI GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)

£13,750

2L
95.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Dace German Car Centre

01616969152 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI 150 life 5dr

Reduced

£23,456

1.5L
3.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Estate

Marshall Volkswagen South Oxford

01235429705 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 8 GTI 2.0 TSI 245PS 7-speed DSG 5 Door

Reduced

£27,993

2L
12.2K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Portsmouth

02392004522 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - MK7 Facelift 1.6 TDI GT 115PS DSG 5D 5-Door

£11,291

1.6L
85.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Chichester

01242507316 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£16,781

1.5L
36.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Reading

01189077016 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI 150 Match 5dr

£24,111

1.5L
22.0
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Milton Keynes

01908926622 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - R-Line 1.5 eTSI 150PS 7-speed DSG 5 Door Automatic

Low Mileage

£25,383

1.5L
9.9K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Estate

Mon Motors Volkswagen Bristol

01172331336 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (67) - 1.0 TSI SE Nav Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 bhp)

Low Mileage

£10,495

1L
56.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Wavertree Car Centre

01513189401 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - TSI BlueMotion Tech R 3-Door

Low Mileage

£20,500

Finance available £401 pm

2L
26.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Fairmont Sports And Classics Ltd

01277286716 *

3.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - MK8 Hatchback 5-Dr 2.0TDI (150PS) R-Line DSG Automatic

Low Mileage

£26,499

Finance available £524 pm

2L
7.7K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Sinclair Volkswagen (Bridgend)

01656330795 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (125 ps

Low Mileage

£12,990

Finance available £268 pm

1.4L
24.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Deeside Motor Centre Ltd

01244565351 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£15,995

Finance available £335 pm

1.5L
41.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

SERE Belfast

02895908111 *

Volkswagen Golf2005 (05) - 2.0 TFSI GTI 5dr

Low Mileage

£2,495

2L
137.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Renown Motors

01613887637 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (13) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE 2dr

Low Mileage

£5,695

Finance available £105 pm

1.6L
57.3K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Convertible

Autocar Overseal Ltd

01283249155 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 SE 5dr Petrol Hatchback

Low Mileage

£13,995

1.5L
26.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Vertu Volkswagen Harrogate

01423396103 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 (65) - 2.0 TDI GTD 5dr DSG

£10,988

Finance available £223 pm

2L
84.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

BJH Motors & Sons (Rainbow Hill)

01905676573 *

3.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr

Low Mileage

£17,950

Finance available £348 pm

1.5L
20.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Todds of Campsie

02871220972 *

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

Low Mileage

£37,980

Finance available £760 pm

2L
4.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Wilsons of Rathkenny Prestige

02821330027 *

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 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 5dr DSG

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Volkswagen Golf2012 - 2.0 TDi 140 GT 5dr [Leather]

Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

Volkswagen Golf2018 (LG) - 2.0 TDI GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)

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Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI 150 Match 5dr

Volkswagen Golf2022 - R-Line 1.5 eTSI 150PS 7-speed DSG 5 Door Automatic

Volkswagen Golf2018 (67) - 1.0 TSI SE Nav Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 bhp)

Volkswagen Golf2015 - TSI BlueMotion Tech R 3-Door

Volkswagen Golf2024 - MK8 Hatchback 5-Dr 2.0TDI (150PS) R-Line DSG Automatic

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (125 ps

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

Volkswagen Golf2005 (05) - 2.0 TFSI GTI 5dr

Volkswagen Golf2013 (13) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE 2dr

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 SE 5dr Petrol Hatchback

Volkswagen Golf2016 (65) - 2.0 TDI GTD 5dr DSG

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr

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

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