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.

5,336 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2011 - MATCH TDI 5-Door

Low Mileage

£4,000

1.6L
99.6K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Circuit Car Sales ltd

01752973017 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 1.6 TDI 105 SE 5dr DSG

£3,950

1.6L
177.0K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

CARS4YOU

01274089739 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 1.4 TSI GTE DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£6,995

Finance available £134 pm

1.4L
117.1K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Ecomotive

02038235339 *

Volkswagen Golf2011 (60) - 1.2 TSI 85 S 5dr

Reduced

£2,750

1.2L
118.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

GB Motor Company

01162165597 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 - R 3-Door

£9,999

2L
103.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Hafod Car Sales

01792344481 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSG Automatic

£25,000

2L
39.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Mon Motors Volkswagen Gloucester

01452227271 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 - 1.6 TDI 105 SE 5dr

£6,495

1.6L
118.7K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Bogue Motors

02890023167 *

Volkswagen Golf1998 - LEFT HAND DRIVE 1.8 GTi 20V TURBO LIMITED EDITION 137 BHP 5DR HATCH

Reduced

£4,295

2L
120.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Chesham Left Hand Drive Centre

01494296463 *

3.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2009 (09) - 2.0 TDi 140 GT 3dr

£1,995

2L
165.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Motor Mania

01614700093 *

3.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£5,995

Finance available £112 pm

1.4L
103.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Warwick Hall Cars Limited

01616720739 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 2.0 TSI R Black Edition DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£46,599

25.0
Miles
Not Supplied
Automatic
Hatchback

Wrexham Volkswagen

01978800738 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 35.8kWh e-Golf Auto 5dr

Reduced

£7,795

Finance available £152 pm

14.6K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

Top Gear Harrow Ltd

02038730299 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 2.0 TDI R-Line 5dr DSG

£13,950

Finance available £289 pm

2L
82.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

MCautosales

02879440626 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - TSI BlueMotion Tech Match 5-Door

Low Mileage

£10,800

Finance available £219 pm

1.4L
33.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Chequers Cars Chobham

01276543124 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.5 Tsi Evo Se [Nav] 5Dr

Low Mileage

£12,499

1.5L
47.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Ford Sudbury

01787321668 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 2.0 TSI R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr Automatic

Low Mileage

£20,295

2L
42.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

V12 Sports and Classics Hinckley

01455244504 *

4.1/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2004 (54) - 1.6 FSI S 5dr

Low Mileage

£1,495

1.6L
94.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

More Motors Ltd

02038737379 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI 150 Match 5dr

£22,298

1.5L
15.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Chesterfield Motorstore / Vanstore

01246381032 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 1.4 TSI GTE Advance 5dr DSG

£11,900

Finance available £244 pm

1.4L
80.0K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Mylson Ltd

01616698222 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 1.6 TDI SE 5dr [Nav]

£7,490

Finance available £145 pm

1.6L
99.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

AUTOWHEELS CAR SALES LTD

01202068619 *

0/5 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 (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 3dr DSG

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