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.

5,121 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2012 - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech S 2dr

Low Mileage

£3,695

Finance available £60 pm

1.6L
102.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Convertible

Tullyroad Motors

02890023743 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 2.0 TSI R 5-Door

£19,499

Finance available £380 pm

2L
74.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Chastons Motor Company Limited

01495360311 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Style 5dr

Low Mileage

£19,450

Finance available £379 pm

1.5L
21.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Agnew Volkswagen Belfast

02890021959 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (184 p

£7,995

Finance available £156 pm

2L
91.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Mss Motor Group Ltd

01255440166 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R Estate 5dr Petrol DSG 4MOTION Euro 6 (s/s) (300 p

£13,995

Finance available £290 pm

2L
95.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

MSR PRESTIGE LTD

01254919241 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 1.4 TSI GTE Advance 5dr DSG

£16,495

1.4L
45.1K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

V12 Sports and Classics Hinckley

01455244504 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (150

£6,000

Finance available £112 pm

2L
106.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Car Central

01217287201 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 3.2 V6 R32 DSG 4Motion 3dr

Reduced

£8,995

Finance available £179 pm

3.2L
56.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

Berkshire Car Planet Limited

01753968045 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 2.0 TDI 184 GTD BlueLine 5dr DSG

Reduced

£17,495

Finance available £339 pm

2L
60.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Roadside Motors

02838298746 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 TSI EVO Match Edition 5dr

Low Mileage

£15,299

Finance available £310 pm

1.5L
30.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 2.0 TSI R 3dr

Reduced

£15,499

Finance available £324 pm

2L
47.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

360 Automotive Ltd

01283241544 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£13,590

Finance available £281 pm

2L
47.5K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Sterling Motor Group Ltd

02039537434 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£25,998

2L
32.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Volkswagen/MG (Rutherglen)

01414839932 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£5,991

1.6L
111.9K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Your Next Car Ltd

01156849398 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 (13) - 1.4 TSI SE BLUEMOTION TECH 5 DOOR (ULEZ COMPLIANT)

Reduced

£5,995

Finance available £112 pm

1.4L
95.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Blackrock Motors

01923927525 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 - S TDI BLUEMOTION TECHNOLOGY 5-Door

Low Mileage

£6,895

Finance available £132 pm

1.6L
65.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Shaneys Autos Ltd

01603937082 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.6 TDI GT 5dr DSG

£100,000

Finance available £2,034 pm

1.6L
66.8K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Roy Hanna Motors

02894338774 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

Low Mileage

£18,599

Finance available £385 pm

1.5L
8.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorpoint Glasgow

01412601249 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£10,995

Finance available £223 pm

1.6L
46.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Wrights Motors

01366310748 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 (73) - 2.0 TSI 300 GTI Clubsport 5dr DSG

£31,995

Finance available £637 pm

2L
25.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

L A MOTORS

07393778079 *

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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