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.

5,276 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TSI GTI Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (230 ps)

Low Mileage

£16,400

Finance available £351 pm

2L
52.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Peterborough

01733971423 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 R-Line Edition 5dr DSG Auto

£16,394

1.5L
64.3K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Oxford Kidlington

01865956226 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 1.6 TDI 110 S 5dr

£5,750

Finance available £106 pm

1.6L
119.9K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Cam Cars

02890026874 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 1.6 TDI S 5dr

£11,450

Finance available £233 pm

1.6L
73.4K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Crawford Cars

02892448214 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr

Low Mileage

£22,498

1.5L
12.4K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Motorstore (Solihull)

01215160456 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 2.0 TDI R-Line Edition 5dr

£14,995

Finance available £313 pm

2L
64.0K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Diesels Direct

01502441258 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Nav Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£9,999

Finance available £201 pm

1.6L
72.7K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Perry Road Autos

01621734653 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 - GTI PERFORMANCE TSI DSG 3-Door

Low Mileage

£19,995

Finance available £390 pm

2L
50.0K
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Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Williams Automotive Ltd

01235636668 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - R 2.0 TSI 4MOTION 320PS 7-speed DSG 5 Door Automatic

Low Mileage

£33,313

2L
12.7K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Mon Motors Volkswagen Bristol

01172331336 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2010 (10) - 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£6,000

Finance available £112 pm

2L
112.5K
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Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

M & Y Car Sales

01952984337 *

3.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (122 ps

£5,250

Finance available £95 pm

1.4L
108.9K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

KC KARS UK

01332418996 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 - 2.0 TDI GT 5dr WARRANTY

Low Mileage

£6,295

Finance available £118 pm

2L
95.9K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Speedway Garage Gunness Limited

01724514211 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.0 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

£13,250

Finance available £274 pm

1L
59.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Georgesons Anfield (coming soon)

01513329719 *

Volkswagen Golf2002 - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CLI MODERN CLASSIC GOLF 2.0 AUTOMATIC * ONLY 5000 MILES !! 5-Door

£7,495

Finance available £145 pm

2L
5.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

The Car Warehouse

01642937563 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 1.0 TSI Life Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£16,995

Finance available £350 pm

1L
20.4K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Just Audi VW

01522459180 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - TSI R 20 Years 5-Door

£39,995

Finance available £801 pm

2L
11.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Nick Bonar Cars

02893440727 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - MK8 Hatchback 5-Dr 1.5 TSI (130ps) Style EVO + REAR CAMERA + SPARE WHEEL

£17,991

1.5L
37.7K
Miles
Hybrid
Manual
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Portsmouth

02392004522 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 eTSI 150 Black Edition 5dr DSG

£28,498

1.5L
6.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Hillington Renault / Dacia / Alpine / Vanstore

01414068774 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf(67) - 2.0 TSI 310 R 5dr 4MOTION DSG

Low Mileage

£24,300

Finance available £479 pm

30.2K
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Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

Richard Nash Cars Ltd

01603931816 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.5 TSI EVO GPF R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£19,316

Finance available £409 pm

1.5L
12.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Stellantis &You Maidstone

01622427500 *

4.6/5 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 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 (2016 to 2020)

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
MPG:: 44 - 57
Acceleration:: 6.3 - 10.8 seconds
Boot space:: 380 - 605 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
1.4 TSI Moda 5dr DSG
Cheapest
1.4 TSI Moda 5dr DSG
Fastest
2.0 TSI GTI Moda 5dr DSG

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