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.

5,051 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R DSG 4MOTION Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£17,781

Finance available £345 pm

2L
58.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Eye Green Cars

01733794296 *

3.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 2.0 TDI Style Estate 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps) - DAB - USB AUDIO

£16,816

Finance available £339 pm

2L
41.5K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

Carsa Bolton

01204323445 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TDI 200 GTD 5dr DSG

£21,420

Finance available £420 pm

2L
45.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Hippo Motor Group Peterborough

01733666887 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 2.0 TDI 150 Style 5dr DSG

Reduced

£19,793

2L
20.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Chichester

01242507316 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr

£19,099

Finance available £396 pm

1.5L
30.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorpoint Glasgow

01412601249 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£6,495

Finance available £123 pm

1.6L
95.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Arrow Motor Company

01325521616 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 1.0 Petrol (TSI), Active Edition, Hatchback, 5 Door, Manual, Euro 6.

Low Mileage

£16,499

1L
31.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Elm Tree Car Sales Ltd

01913387238 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TSI 310 R 3dr 4MOTION

£13,995

Finance available £290 pm

2L
99.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Parley Car Centre

01202145670 *

Volkswagen Golf(18) - 2.0 TDI GTD BlueLine DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£17,989

29.0K
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Diesel
Automatic
Not Supplied

Motorhub

01535281058 *

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

Low Mileage

£16,731

Finance available £359 pm

1.5L
21.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Carbase - Weston

01934313340 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TSI R Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (300 ps)

£22,995

Finance available £452 pm

2L
56.0K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

TF Car Sales Ltd

01455241626 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 1.6 TDI SE Nav Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

£8,495

Finance available £167 pm

1.6L
102.3K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

RH Motor Sales Ltd

01594801996 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 eTSI 150 Style 5dr DSG

£22,298

1.5L
3.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Motorstore (West Bromwich)

01215165456 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2004 (04) - 1.6 SE FSI 5dr

Low Mileage

£995

1.6L
130.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

KSM BHAM LTD

01217288727 *

3.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 1 190 CC VOLKS W GOLF 6 TSI

Low Mileage

£4,490

Finance available £78 pm

1.2L
45.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Jan London Trade Manchester

01216474048 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 2.0 TSI 300 R 5dr 4MOTION DSG

Low Mileage

£27,599

Finance available £594 pm

2L
16.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

FOW Trafford

01616969155 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - MK7 Facelift 1.0 TSI SE 110PS 5Dr

Low Mileage

£11,495

1L
47.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Specialist Cars Dunfermline

01383347079 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 - 2.0 TSI R 5dr

Low Mileage

£13,995

2L
81.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Platinum Car Sales Ltd

01685702348 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - R TSI 1 FORMER KEEPER FULL SERVICE HISTORY 5-Door

Low Mileage

£20,750

Finance available £406 pm

2L
33.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

The Premium Car Collection Ltd

01143086549 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TDI GT Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£10,695

Finance available £217 pm

2L
80.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Divers Motors Company Ltd

01392537495 *

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 2016)

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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