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.

5,054 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf(63) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£7,990

108.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Not Supplied

The Value Car Centre

01603512116 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - 1.5 eTSI 150 Life 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£19,790

Finance available £386 pm

1.5L
17.7K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Farnham Volkswagen

01252916356 *

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

£19,750

Finance available £385 pm

2L
69.0K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Whitethor Cars

01530443588 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 (65) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£13,850

Finance available £287 pm

2L
89.5K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Premier Cars

02895908386 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 2.0 TDI SE 5dr DSG

£6,995

2L
112.0K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Automatic Cars

01174400621 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion 5dr DSG

Reduced

£32,950

Finance available £656 pm

2L
17.9K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Agnew Volkswagen Belfast

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Volkswagen Golf2019 (68) - 1.5 TSI EVO Match Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

Low Mileage

£13,999

1.5L
32.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

HPL Motors Oldham

01612416881 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (64) - 1.6 MATCH TDI BLUEMOTION TECHNOLOGY 5d 103 BHP 5-Door

£5,490

Finance available £100 pm

1.6L
104.9K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

QPX Wheels

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Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.0 TSI Match 5-Door

£10,995

Finance available £223 pm

1L
64.3K
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Manual
Hatchback

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Volkswagen Golf2005 - 2.0 TDI S 5-Door

Low Mileage

£2,395

2L
61.0K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Ls Automotive Ltd

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Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 1.5 TSI EVO SE Nav Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

Low Mileage

£14,000

Finance available £290 pm

1.5L
28.8K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Richardsons Car Sales

01522458038 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 - TDI BlueMotion Tech S 5-Door

Reduced

£4,295

Finance available £74 pm

1.6L
104.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

LM Motor Company - Kilbirnie

01505800535 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI 150 Match 5dr

£27,695

10.0
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Volkswagen (Glasgow)

01414839934 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD 5-Door

£6,492

2L
143.4K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

MB Motor Group

01133236318 *

Volkswagen Golf2.0 TDI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG

Low Mileage

£19,950

50.8K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Not Supplied

Grange Road Motors

02886273066 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - SE NAVIGATION TSI EVO 5-Door

£11,495

Finance available £234 pm

1.5L
76.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Estate

Southwest Motor Company

01752982529 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 (63) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (184 p

£8,250

2L
98.2K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

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Volkswagen Golf2017 - Se Navigation Tsi Bm 5-Door

Low Mileage

£10,295

1L
61.3K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Cawdor Carmarthen

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3.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 2.0 TDI 184 GTD 5dr DSG

£13,995

Finance available £290 pm

2L
82.0K
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Diesel
Semi Auto
Estate

Diesels Direct

01502441258 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 Tsi Match 5Dr

£20,131

1.5L
15.5K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Blackpool Volkswagen

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0/5 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 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 (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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