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.

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Volkswagen Golf2009 (59) - 1.6 TDi S 5dr

£2,495

1.6L
134.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

MOTOR VEHICLE SOLUTIONS NORTH EAST Ltd ta BOLDON

01918141248 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£9,995

Finance available £201 pm

1.4L
60.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Grashion Automotive Solutions

01302203512 *

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

£8,999

Finance available £179 pm

1.4L
72.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Milton Motor Centre

01234237535 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 1.5 TSI Style Edition Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£18,500

Finance available £326 pm

1.5L
28.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Leeds

01134689988 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 1.5 TSI EVO Match Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

Low Mileage

£16,045

1.5L
14.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motor Trust UK Bury

01612416386 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 2.0 TDI Match 5dr

Reduced

£6,250

Finance available £117 pm

2L
128.8K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

MK Motors LTD

02830447161 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.6 TDI Match Edition 5dr

£11,149

Finance available £220 pm

1.6L
71.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 (73) - 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£25,990

2L
9.2K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

Listers Volkswagen Coventry

02476936618 *

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

Low Mileage

£6,995

1.6L
80.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Torc Motors Ltd

01485500856 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

Low Mileage

£16,999

Finance available £350 pm

1.5L
17.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorpoint Manchester

01614139868 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 99kW e- 35kWh 5dr Auto

£9,947

47.9K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Harlow

01279598864 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.0 TSI SE Nav Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

Low Mileage

£12,499

Finance available £257 pm

1L
42.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Empressive Motor Company

01865591236 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2008 - GTI EDITION30 T 230 5-Door

Low Mileage

£6,999

2L
113.7K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Chana Car Centre

02476936601 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 2.0 TDI GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)

£15,012

Finance available £319 pm

2L
76.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Carbase - Bristol

01172331396 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TDI GTD DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£14,995

Finance available £313 pm

2L
87.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Greenlight Automotive Ltd

01254920838 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£15,649

Finance available £321 pm

1.5L
38.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorpoint Oldbury

01217525220 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - MATCH EDITION TSI DSG BMT 5-Door

Low Mileage

£12,450

Finance available £245 pm

1.4L
37.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Quirks Car Company

01268590066 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf1999 - 1.9 TDI [TURBO DIESEL] 3-Door

Low Mileage

£1,695

1.9L
126.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

PRESTIGE BHP

01753915481 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (69) - 1.5 TSI EVO Match Edition Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£10,349

Finance available £196 pm

1.5L
88.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Hilton Car Supermarket Milton Keynes

01908049370 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (63) - 1.6 TDI 105 SE 5dr

£5,200

Finance available £94 pm

1.6L
100.9K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

DEMAND CARS LTD

01206355583 *

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

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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 Golf2009 (59) - 1.6 TDi S 5dr

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

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

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Volkswagen Golf2015 - 2.0 TDI Match 5dr

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Volkswagen Golf2024 (73) - 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

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

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 99kW e- 35kWh 5dr Auto

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.0 TSI SE Nav Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

Volkswagen Golf2008 - GTI EDITION30 T 230 5-Door

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 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 Golf2016 - MATCH EDITION TSI DSG BMT 5-Door

Volkswagen Golf1999 - 1.9 TDI [TURBO DIESEL] 3-Door

Volkswagen Golf2020 (69) - 1.5 TSI EVO Match Edition Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Volkswagen Golf2013 (63) - 1.6 TDI 105 SE 5dr

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