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.

5,192 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£22,998

1.5L
24.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Volkswagen/MG (Rutherglen)

01414839932 *

4.7/5 Stars

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

100

£8,995

Finance available £179 pm

1.6L
92.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

SELECT CARS & COMMERCIALS

01582280231 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (69) - 1.6 TDI Match Edition Estate 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

Reduced

£8,995

Finance available £179 pm

1.6L
92.8K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Advantage Vehicles Limited

01270297248 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr MANUAL

Low Mileage

£26,990

2L
19.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Sinclair Volkswagen (Neyland)

01646400240 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr

£21,990

Finance available £431 pm

1.5L
20.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Moyway Motors

02887441322 *

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

£20,291

1.5L
23.1K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Portsmouth

02392004522 *

Volkswagen Golf2009 (09) - 2.0 SE TDI 5d 138 BHP 5-Door

Low Mileage

£3,495

2L
130.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Cars4You Dunfermline

01383347038 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 - TDI GT 5-Door

£11,995

2L
63.6K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Top Gear Stoke

01782432847 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2009 - TDI SE 5-Door

Reduced

£1,895

2L
186.1K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Walters Motor Group Loddon

01603937289 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2012 (62) - 1.4 TSI Match Euro 5 5dr

Low Mileage

£6,980

1.4L
44.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

AG Cars Loughborough Limited

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4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 (70) - 2.0 TDI Life Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£14,700

Finance available £230 pm

2L
42.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Quality Part X Ltd Stevenage

01438584759 *

Volkswagen Golf2011 (60) - 1.4 Twist 5dr

Low Mileage

£4,299

1.4L
57.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

TJ Cars Ltd

01753291623 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 (63) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£7,495

2L
115.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

AMC Car Sales

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

£21,107

Finance available £422 pm

2L
43.8K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Carsa Southampton

01489663574 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 2.0TDI GTD 184 Bluemotion Estate Manual 5-Door

£7,295

2L
130.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

C D commercials

01785335440 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 1.6 TDI 110 Match 5dr

Low Mileage

£9,995

Finance available £201 pm

1.6L
67.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

McKinney Motors

02837440713 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 1.4 TSI GTE 5dr DSG

£17,295

Finance available £335 pm

1.4L
49.1K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

V12 Sports and Classics Worksop

01455241730 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Estate 5-Door

Reduced

£10,750

Finance available £218 pm

2L
97.7K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

ILEX CAR SALES LTD

02877440249 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 1.4 TSI 8.7kWh GTE Advance DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£14,495

Finance available £302 pm

1.4L
39.0K
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Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Stevenage Cars

01438908360 *

4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 1.6 TDI Match 5dr DSG

£11,995

Finance available £246 pm

1.6L
83.0K
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Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Basingstoke Volkswagen

01256634772 *

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 (2016 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 / 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

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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