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.

5,379 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

£10,495

Finance available £212 pm

2L
66.9K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Greenlight Automotive Ltd

01254920838 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 1.4 TSI 8.7kWh GTE Hatchback 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (20

Low Mileage

£13,990

1.4L
48.7K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Carworld Supermarket

01733794246 *

4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr

Low Mileage

£23,998

Finance available £472 pm

1.5L
5.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Newcastle BYD

01916071118 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 (24) - 1.0 TSI Life 5dr Petrol Estate

Low Mileage

£19,719

1L
8.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Estate

Vertu Volkswagen Leeds

01134676309 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 99kW e-Golf 35kWh 5dr Auto

£5,995

Finance available £112 pm

143.0K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

MOORGATE AUTOS LTD

01614139835 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (105 ps

£4,395

Finance available £76 pm

1.6L
126.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Castlefield Car Centre Ltd

01612416875 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£17,699

Finance available £366 pm

2L
22.9K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Birmingham

01217525223 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£18,799

Finance available £390 pm

1.5L
1.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorpoint Widnes

01518322225 *

Volkswagen Golf2011 (61) - 1.4 0d

Low Mileage

£5,995

Finance available £112 pm

1.4L
42.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Not Supplied

Cars4You Ltd (Straiton)

01665660510 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 1.6 TDI 110 Match Edition 5dr

£8,495

Finance available £167 pm

1.6L
80.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Clifford Car Sales

02890023208 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.5 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

£14,995

1.5L
50.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motor Trust UK Bury

01612416386 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.5 TSI EVO Match 5dr

£12,433

1.5L
61.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen St Albans

01727224916 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 (24) - MK8 Hatchback 5Dr 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line EVo DSG + 18' BERGAMO ALLOYS + WINTER

Low Mileage

£26,442

1.5L
7.0K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Portsmouth

02392004522 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 1.6 TDI Match Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

£12,295

1.6L
68.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Motor Trust UK Bury

01612416386 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 8 GTI 2.0 TSI 245PS 6-speed Manual 5 Door

£22,999

2L
42.0K
Miles
Hybrid
Manual
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Hedge End

01489661105 *

Volkswagen Golf1990 (G) - GTI - RESTORED - EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE - EVERYTHING REPLACED OR REFURBED 3-Door

Low Mileage

£14,995

Finance available £313 pm

1.8L
176.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

George Kingsley Vehicle Sales

01206580921 *

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

Low Mileage

£26,199

2L
7.7K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Sinclair Volkswagen (Bridgend)

01656330795 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

£18,490

Finance available £359 pm

2L
25.8K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Roadside Motors (Armagh) Ltd

02890026875 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.0 eTSI MHEV Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

Low Mileage

£17,990

1L
17.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Carworld Superstore

01733978043 *

4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.5 TSI EVO SE Nav Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

£12,990

Finance available £268 pm

1.5L
62.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Toccar

01652247128 *

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 3dr DSG

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