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.

5,287 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - MK8 Hatch 5-Dr 1.5 eTSI (150PS) Life EVO DSG

Low Mileage

£19,991

1.5L
15.6K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Chichester

01242507316 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 1.5 TSI 150 Black Edition 5dr + TECHNOLOGY PACK MANUAL

£29,498

1.5L
3.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Sinclair Volkswagen (Swansea)

01792739752 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion 5dr DSG Auto

Low Mileage

£31,139

2L
18.8K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen South Oxford

01235429705 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 (24) - MK8 Hatchback 5-Dr 2.0TDI (150PS) R-Line DSG

Low Mileage

£26,995

2L
5.5K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

John Clark Volkswagen Aberdeen

01224454474 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 R-line TSI 5DR Hatch Petrol

Low Mileage

£21,489

Finance available £421 pm

1.5L
7.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Direct Cars Limited

01145510336 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 1.6 Golf Match Edition TDI BlueMotion Technology 5dr

Low Mileage

£9,950

Finance available £200 pm

1.6L
55.8K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Grays of Holbeach

01406430115 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 2.0 Golf R-Line Edition TDI BlueMotion Technology 5dr

Low Mileage

£12,995

Finance available £268 pm

2L
52.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Car Quay

01283244020 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 (70) - 1.0 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

Low Mileage

£15,700

1L
14.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Carworld Supermarket

01733794246 *

4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2002 (52) - 2.0 GTI Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual (194 g/km, 115 bhp)

Low Mileage

£3,500

Finance available £56 pm

2L
125.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Premier Motor Collection

01143089153 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£9,995

Finance available £201 pm

1.4L
60.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Grashion Automotive Solutions

01302203512 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Estate 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)

£13,795

Finance available £286 pm

2L
68.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

GDH Car Sales

01403330806 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 1.5 Petrol (TSI), Automatic (DSG), EVO, GPF, R-Line, Hatchback, 5 Door, Man

£13,499

1.5L
87.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Elm Tree Car Sales Ltd

01913387238 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

Reduced

£18,995

Finance available £370 pm

1.5L
18.4K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Andover Volkswagen

01264311662 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match 5-Door

£7,900

Finance available £154 pm

1.4L
95.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Chapelfield Car Sales Ltd

01616946801 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 2.0 TDI SE [Nav] 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£14,399

2L
49.9K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

FOW Trafford

01616969155 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (69) - 2.0 TSI GPF GTI Performance Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

£18,599

2L
60.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Hilton Car Supermarket Aylesbury

01296320383 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 Match 5dr DSG

£17,299

Finance available £364 pm

1.5L
3.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

FOW Winsford

01606535848 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - R-Line Tsi 5-Door

£20,076

1.5L
32.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Hutchings Vauxhall Pontypridd

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.6 TDI GT DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£12,795

Finance available £264 pm

1.6L
62.3K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Ace Car Sales Bury

01618042294 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 1.5 TSI EVO GT DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£12,800

1.5L
62.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Car Planet Watford

01923927636 *

4.5/5 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 (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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