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.

5,131 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 2.0 TDI GT 5dr DSG Diesel Estate

Low Mileage

£14,129

2L
41.9K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

South Hereford Volkswagen Hereford

01432809890 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 - TSI BlueMotion Tech R 3-Door

Low Mileage

£16,990

Finance available £357 pm

2L
64.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

BenzBavarianLtd

01332414520 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TDI 184 GTD 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£21,450

Finance available £420 pm

2L
41.0K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Revitupukcom

01244268811 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 Golf R TSi 4Motion Semi-Auto 4WD 5dr

£25,845

Finance available £510 pm

2L
48.2K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

DH Specialist Cars Ltd ta Vogue Auto Group

01623703388 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - VOLKSWAGEN Golf 1.5 eTSI MHEV R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid DSG Euro

Low Mileage

£25,950

1.5L
4.6K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

GWR Kia

02039104801 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 (24) - 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr Diesel Estate

Low Mileage

£25,816

2L
5.3K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Vertu Volkswagen Huddersfield

01484501073 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£13,895

1.5L
50.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

V12 Sports and Classics Hinckley

01455244504 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 2.0 TDI 184 GTD 5dr

£13,950

Finance available £289 pm

2L
86.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Jack Reid Cars Carrickfergus

02893448937 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

Reduced

£16,995

Finance available £357 pm

2L
51.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Hazelton Motors

02890023654 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI Style 5dr

£21,998

1.5L
15.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Volkswagen/MG (Rutherglen)

01414839932 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Hatchback 3dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (150 ps

Reduced

£8,995

Finance available £179 pm

2L
44.6K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

C M Car Sales

01773303785 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (184 p

£11,450

Finance available £233 pm

2L
90.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Rix Motors

01925917564 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 2.0 TDI GTD 5dr DSG [Nav]

Reduced

£12,995

Finance available £268 pm

2L
80.4K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

A&A Auto Sales

01832778585 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2006 - 3.2 V6 R32 4MOTION 3dr DSG

Low Mileage

£14,995

Finance available £313 pm

3.2L
59.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Empire Autos NI

02890023547 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 1.5 eTSI MHEV R-Line DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£19,100

Finance available £404 pm

1.5L
34.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Car Planet Barnet

02039577301 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 (12) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Cabriolet 2dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (140 ps

Low Mileage

£4,750

Finance available £84 pm

2L
99.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Convertible

CLYDEBANK CAR SALES LTD

01412601334 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 (65) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (125 ps

Low Mileage

£12,250

Finance available £246 pm

1.4L
32.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Ponko

01223857211 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 1.6 TDI SE Nav DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£9,995

Finance available £201 pm

1.6L
73.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Motor Vise Ltd

02039467655 *

Volkswagen Golf2011 - 1.4 TSI S Euro 5 3dr

£2,950

1.4L
112.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Drive Next

01869221886 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (71) - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

£10,750

Finance available £218 pm

2L
95.8K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

K Barclay Trade Cars

01633741157 *

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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