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.

5,311 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf(69) - 1.5 TSI EVO Match Edition DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£17,665

Finance available £342 pm

26.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

Budgen Motors Peugeot Telford

01952466041 *

Volkswagen Golf2005 - 2.0T GTI 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£3,495

Finance available £56 pm

2L
117.2K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

NIK CAR TRADE LTD

01702410363 *

Volkswagen Golf2009 - 1.4 Golf S 5dr

Low Mileage

£2,995

1.4L
100.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Cuxton Road Car Sales

01634959364 *

1.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Hatchback 3dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (184 p

£11,899

Finance available £229 pm

2L
74.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Hilton Car Supermarket Aylesbury

01296320383 *

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

Low Mileage

£27,400

Finance available £467 pm

2L
6.7K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Enfield

02037634741 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TDI GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)

Reduced

£12,995

2L
98.2K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Dace German Car Centre

01616969152 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 - 2.0 TDI GT 5dr

£6,450

Finance available £122 pm

2L
100.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

McNulty Motors Ltd

02887441320 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 1.6 TDI 105 Match 5dr

Low Mileage

£7,995

Finance available £156 pm

1.6L
71.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Clifford Car Sales

02890023208 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.4 TSI eHybrid Style 5dr DSG Auto

£16,884

1.4L
51.6K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall FordStore Cambridge

01223632572 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (65) - 1.6 TDI 110 Match 5dr

£6,200

1.6L
110.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

East Kent Car Sales

01795502170 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - GTD MK8 2.0 TDI 200PS DSG 5 Door Automatic

£30,990

Finance available £616 pm

2L
17.9K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Crowsons of Spalding

01775660387 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 1.5 TSI EVO Match Edition DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£18,100

Finance available £382 pm

1.5L
13.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Car Planet Barnet

02039577301 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - GTD DSG 5-Door

£12,890

Finance available £266 pm

2L
75.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Oadby Van Centre LTD

01162165629 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - TDI SE Nav 5-Door

£9,499

Finance available £190 pm

1.6L
83.6K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Audi Technik Centre

01412601247 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 (64) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Estate 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£8,600

Finance available £170 pm

2L
66.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Hammond Cars Norwich

01603937224 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

Low Mileage

£14,999

Finance available £306 pm

1.5L
30.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorpoint Glasgow

01412601249 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 1.0 TSI Active 5dr

£17,490

1L
52.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Listers Volkswagen Stratford-upon-Avon

01789339674 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.5 eTSI 150 Life 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£20,599

Finance available £429 pm

1.5L
11.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Glasgow

01412601249 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 1.5 TSI EVO SE Nav Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

Low Mileage

£11,950

1.5L
50.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

FJ Chalke - Kia Mere

01747440329 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 - 1.2 TSI BlueMotion Tech S 5-Door

Low Mileage

£4,995

Finance available £89 pm

1.2L
94.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

The Caristocrat

01273093588 *

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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