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.

5,285 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2013 (63) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (105 ps

Low Mileage

£6,995

Finance available £134 pm

1.6L
61.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Ivybridge Trade Centre

01752982776 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr DSG

£19,250

Finance available £375 pm

2L
32.0K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Gormley Motors Ltd

02887448026 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 TSI Style 5dr

£16,698

1.5L
42.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Volkswagen (Glasgow)

01414736428 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr

£18,698

1.5L
17.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Click & Collect Sydenham

01414839958 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

£17,499

Finance available £357 pm

2L
34.8K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 2.0 TDI 184 GTD 5dr '' VIRTUAL DASHBOARD MODEL''new cambelt

£13,990

Finance available £290 pm

2L
65.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Poynton Prestige Motors LTD

01614139873 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 1.4 TSI GTE 5dr DSG

£17,246

Finance available £334 pm

1.4L
51.9K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Renault Retail Group Cardiff

02921675772 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£8,990

Finance available £179 pm

2L
119.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

JD Car Sales (East Anglia) LTD

01603567764 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - MK8 Facelift Match 1.5 TSI 150PS Hatch 5 Door + CLICK AND COLLECT Manual

£23,999

1.5L
12.0
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Sinclair Volkswagen (Swansea)

01792739752 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 1.5 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£12,400

Finance available £216 pm

1.5L
68.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Leeds

01134689988 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 1.4 TSI 125 Match Edition 5dr

Low Mileage

£6,995

Finance available £134 pm

1.4L
43.8K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

London Motor Sports Ltd

02039577473 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSG

£13,995

Finance available £290 pm

2L
79.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

DMC

01412601329 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Edition DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£13,445

Finance available £278 pm

1.4L
22.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

JC Autos London Ltd

02037286419 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 2.0 TDI GT 3dr

£5,495

Finance available £100 pm

2L
138.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Marsh Lane Car Sales and Repairs Ltd

01952984345 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£28,398

2L
17.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Volkswagen/MG (Rutherglen)

01414839932 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (150

£6,000

Finance available £112 pm

2L
106.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Car Central

01217287201 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 2.0 TDI GTD DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£12,850

Finance available £265 pm

2L
83.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

Cambridgeshire Motor House LTD

01733666971 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TSI 245 GTI Performance 5dr DSG Petrol Hatchback

£18,441

2L
61.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Vertu Vauxhall Crewe

01270444341 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TSI R Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

£19,499

Finance available £388 pm

2L
60.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Hilton Car Supermarket Aylesbury

01296320383 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 2.0 GT TDI BLUEMOTION TECHNOLOGY DSG 5d 148 BHP 5-Door

Reduced

£13,350

2L
48.0K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Bob Davies Car Sales

01495362191 *

4.7/5 Stars

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 (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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