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.

5,302 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 1.6 TDI 110 Match Edition 5dr

£9,950

Finance available £200 pm

1.6L
83.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Mulligan Motors

02830441538 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (13) - 1.4 TSI SE Cabriolet Euro 5 2dr

Low Mileage

£5,995

Finance available £112 pm

1.4L
74.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Convertible

Car City Bristol Limited TA CARHUB

01174400727 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 2.0 TDI GT Edition 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£19,798

2L
19.7K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Chesterfield Motorstore / Vanstore

01246381032 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 (71) - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£15,990

1.5L
47.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Listers Volkswagen Stratford-upon-Avon

01789339674 *

Volkswagen Golf2011 (61) - 1.4 SE TSI DSG ULEZ 5-Door

Reduced

£6,490

Finance available £123 pm

1.4L
39.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

The Left Hand Drive Place

01256679126 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2009 (09) - 1.4 S 5dr

Low Mileage

£2,995

1.4L
113.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Durdar Garage

01228273232 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 2.0 TSI 333 R Black Edition 4Motion 5dr DSG Auto

Low Mileage

£45,828

2L
638.0
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Jaguar Newbury

01635959602 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr

£16,999

Finance available £350 pm

1.5L
46.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorpoint Newport

01633493027 *

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

£15,581

Finance available £326 pm

64.6K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Not Supplied

Eye Green Cars

01733794296 *

3.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.0 TSI Life 5dr

Low Mileage

£16,495

Finance available £360 pm

1L
15.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motor Range Manchester

01618048254 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

Reduced

£27,899

Finance available £589 pm

2L
3.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Peterborough

01733797063 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (64) - 2.0 TDI GTD 5dr DSG

Reduced

£7,200

Finance available £139 pm

2L
92.2K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

VHM Auto LTD

01216618540 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 2.0 TDI GT Estate 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£13,750

Finance available £285 pm

2L
59.2K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

Sandiforths

01909498742 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£9,999

Finance available £201 pm

1.4L
64.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Central Scotland Car Sales Ltd

01786232470 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 1.4 TSI Match 3dr

£4,500

Finance available £78 pm

1.4L
118.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Juno Cars

01282501863 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 eTSI Life 5dr DSG

£21,990

Finance available £431 pm

1.5L
16.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Agnew Volkswagen Mallusk

02890026957 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TDI GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)

£15,800

Finance available £337 pm

2L
67.9K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Leeds

01134689988 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - MK8 Hatchback 5-Dr 1.5 TSI (130ps) Life EVO

£15,391

1.5L
41.6K
Miles
Hybrid
Manual
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Portsmouth

02392004522 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.6 TDI SE [Nav] 5dr

£11,395

Finance available £232 pm

1.6L
81.3K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Armagh Auto Sales

02837442284 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - e-Golf 5-Door

£8,795

Finance available £174 pm

70.8K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

Premier Car Supermarket Kettering Ltd

01536219120 *

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 (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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