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.

5,208 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2014 - 1.6 TDI 105 Match 5dr

Low Mileage

£8,450

Finance available £166 pm

1.6L
68.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

J.D AUTOS NI Ltd

02890023680 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI Style 5dr

Low Mileage

£22,940

Finance available £451 pm

1.5L
3.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Donnelly Belfast Motorstore

02890022198 *

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 Golf2025 (25) - 2.0 TSI 333 R 4Motion 5dr DSG Petrol Hatchback

£44,998

2L
4.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

South Hereford Volkswagen Hereford

01432809890 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr - Discover Navigation - Front

£16,500

1.5L
28.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorparks Warrington

01925875960 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 eTSI MHEV R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£23,154

Finance available £505 pm

1.5L
5.3K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Carbase - Bristol

01172331396 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 2.0 TDI GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (200 ps)

£21,700

Finance available £378 pm

2L
54.3K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Blue Bell Hill

01634557830 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (63) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech S Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£4,190

Finance available £71 pm

1.6L
104.9K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Town Autos

01234987579 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)

Low Mileage

£16,000

Finance available £335 pm

2L
59.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Sandiforths

01909498742 *

Volkswagen Golf2.0 TDI HIGHLINE DSG 5-Door

Reduced

£10,250

Finance available £207 pm

109.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Not Supplied

Frank Wray Cars Ltd

02890023624 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 1.6 TDI 110 Match Edition 5dr

£8,450

Finance available £166 pm

1.6L
89.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

B Mullan Motors

02890026315 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (69) - 1.5 TSI EVO R-LINE EDITION 5-Door

Reduced

£15,995

Finance available £335 pm

1.5L
42.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Bespoke Motor Works Ltd

01642937532 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 1.4 TSI 150 GT 5dr

Low Mileage

£9,990

Finance available £201 pm

1.4L
43.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Ben Wild Motors

01244569204 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2011 - 1.6 TDi 105 Match 5dr

Low Mileage

£5,450

Finance available £99 pm

1.6L
94.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Mac Motors

02890023774 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSG Auto

Low Mileage

£24,721

2L
29.4K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Newbury

01635959570 *

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

£24,293

Finance available £531 pm

2L
31.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Carbase - Bristol

01172331396 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 (66) - 1.6 TDI 110 Match Edition 5dr DSG TOP SPEC

£7,495

Finance available £145 pm

1.6L
75.0K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Quality Car Sales

01924667062 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG Petrol Hatchback

Low Mileage

£18,652

1.5L
26.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Vertu SEAT Darlington

01325808020 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - MK8 Hatchback 5-Dr 2.0TDI (150ps) Style DSG Automatic

Low Mileage

£19,999

Finance available £390 pm

2L
23.6K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Sinclair Volkswagen (Bridgend)

01656330795 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 1.6 TDI 105 S 5dr

Low Mileage

£8,250

Finance available £162 pm

1.6L
73.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

DCX Car Sales

02890023222 *

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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