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.

5,204 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2009 (59) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£2,290

1.6L
128.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Lancashire Autos LTD

01254457567 *

Volkswagen Golf2011 (60) - 1.6 TDi 105 S 5dr

Low Mileage

£3,795

Finance available £62 pm

1.6L
76.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Atlas Motor Company

01603980238 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 1.4 TSI 13kWh GTE Hatchback 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (245

Low Mileage

£18,999

1.4L
30.1K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

HPL Motors Preston

01772957419 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Edition Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s

£7,595

1.6L
93.7K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Stoneacre Thirsk

01845444057 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (105 ps

Low Mileage

£6,190

1.6L
85.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Radley Motor Company

01217288665 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr

£18,599

Finance available £385 pm

1.5L
37.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorpoint Castleford

01977800692 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 - 2.0 Golf GTD 3dr

£7,895

Finance available £154 pm

2L
116.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

RallySport Automotive Limited

01206489764 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (220 ps)

Low Mileage

£18,408

2L
30.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Stellantis &You Bristol Cribbs Causeway

01172331393 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.0 TSI Life 5-Door

£16,697

Finance available £337 pm

1L
18.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

CarSupermarket.com Barnsley

01226448498 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 (64) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£3,289

Finance available £51 pm

1.6L
186.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Motorhub

01535281058 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 2.0 TDI SE Estate 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£13,499

2L
53.8K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

Leominster Motors

01568600697 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TSI GTI Performance Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

Low Mileage

£18,449

Finance available £358 pm

2L
55.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

A1 Ortos

01613887641 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2011 (61) - SE TSI DSG 5-Door

Low Mileage

£6,499

Finance available £123 pm

1.4L
94.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Bexhill Motors Eastbourne

01323403942 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 (73) - 1.0 TSI Life Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£17,679

Finance available £343 pm

1L
11.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Quality Part X Ltd Stevenage

01438584759 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 (62) - 1.6 TDI Match Euro 5 5dr

£3,489

Finance available £56 pm

1.6L
115.8K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

DJH Prestige And Sports

01216615564 *

Volkswagen Golf2009 (59) - Automatic vw golf 1.4 petrol 5 door hatchback

Low Mileage

£5,900

Finance available £109 pm

1.4L
50.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

A7 Cars Ltd

01164787049 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£12,995

Finance available £268 pm

2L
93.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Pavilion Motor Company

01614139866 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 35.8kWh e-Golf Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (136 ps)

Low Mileage

£9,650

Finance available £193 pm

35.3K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

Nuneaton Car Sales Ltd

02475187138 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 2.0 TDI GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (200 ps)

£18,190

2L
87.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

SM Specialist Cars Ltd

01234860417 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 (73) - 1.5 eTSI 150 Life 5dr DSG Petrol Hatchback

Low Mileage

£21,293

1.5L
11.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Vertu Volkswagen Nottingham South

01156977747 *

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 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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