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 Golf2019 - 1.6 TDI Match Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£14,995

Finance available £313 pm

1.6L
27.3K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Grayswood Cars

01428771375 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 (74) - GTI MK8 Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (265ps) DSG 5-Door

Low Mileage

£35,991

2L
2.7K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Hedge End

01489661105 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (122

Low Mileage

£8,495

Finance available £167 pm

1.4L
58.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Select Cars Southwest

01404511315 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 1.4 TSI GTE Nav Hatchback 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (204 p

Low Mileage

£10,995

Finance available £223 pm

1.4L
72.5K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

TSP Cars And Commercials

01616944307 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TSI GPF GTI Performance Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

£19,135

2L
54.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Camberley

01276983839 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.0 TSI Active Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

Low Mileage

£17,550

Finance available £313 pm

1L
20.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Camberley

01276983839 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£16,585

1.5L
40.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Marshall Peugeot Cambridge

01223622672 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (13) - 1.6 TDI 105 SE 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£6,650

Finance available £126 pm

1.6L
79.5K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

AUTO ONE XPRESS LTD

02037633726 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 2.0 TSI R 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£18,995

Finance available £370 pm

2L
50.4K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Estate

Run About Autos LTD

01756636620 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£26,698

2L
28.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Click & Collect Sydenham

01414839958 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 eTSI MHEV R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£25,111

Finance available £506 pm

1.5L
12.1K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Carsa Gloucester

01452227227 *

Volkswagen Golf2009 (59) - 1.6 FSI S Euro 5 3dr

Reduced

£3,250

Finance available £50 pm

1.6L
84.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

iCars Automotive Ltd

07482502192 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG Petrol Hatchback

£22,187

1.5L
30.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Vertu Ford Worcester

01905678572 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Edition Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s

£7,495

Finance available £145 pm

1.4L
95.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorology

01515417934 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 2.0 TSI GTI Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

Low Mileage

£26,000

Finance available £448 pm

2L
23.2K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Camberley

01276983839 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (63) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (150 ps

£5,390

2L
115.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Ponko

01223857211 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf(61) - 2.0 TSI GTI DSG Euro 5 5dr

Low Mileage

£10,449

Finance available £211 pm

36.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

M Cars Surrey Ltd

01342649540 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE Nav DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£13,790

Finance available £286 pm

1.6L
30.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

UK WHEELS LIMITED

02039537447 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 (13) - 1.6 TDI 105 SE 5dr DSG

£6,499

Finance available £123 pm

1.6L
113.8K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Boston Car Centre

07470022010 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (68) - 1.5 TSI EVO SE 5dr DSG

£7,195

Finance available £138 pm

1.5L
120.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

V12 Sports and Classics Worksop

01455241730 *

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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