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.

5,239 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2020 - GT EDITION TSI EVO 5-Door

£13,995

Finance available £290 pm

1.5L
57.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Ticehurst Motors Ltd

01580238472 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf(62) - 1.4 TSI GT DSG Euro 5 5dr

Low Mileage

£7,989

Finance available £156 pm

48.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

Auto Investments UK Ltd

01162165682 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)

£10,849

Finance available £207 pm

2L
92.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Hilton Car Supermarket Milton Keynes

01908049370 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

Low Mileage

£17,698

2L
26.7K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Armadale Citroen / Vanstore

01501640622 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 2.0 TDI 200 GTD 5dr DSG

Reduced

£27,990

2L
16.8K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Auto MC Limited TA Automotive Cars

01535280995 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - TSI R 20 Years 5-Door

£39,995

Finance available £801 pm

2L
11.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Nick Bonar Cars

02893440727 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 1.0 TSI SE Nav Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£9,650

Finance available £193 pm

1L
62.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Wainman Motors

01733902676 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.4 Golf SE Nav TSi BlueMotion Technology 5dr

Low Mileage

£12,990

Finance available £268 pm

1.4L
34.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

DAB Cars Ltd

01614139848 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 GTD TDI BLUELINE DSG 5d 182 BHP 5-Door

Low Mileage

£17,495

Finance available £339 pm

2L
48.5K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Cars4You Edinburgh West

01313226854 *

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

Low Mileage

£33,998

2L
23.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Click & Collect Bristol

01416118398 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.6 TDI Match 5dr

Low Mileage

£12,998

1.6L
43.1K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Greenock Used Car Centre

01475602098 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£10,995

Finance available £223 pm

2L
66.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Wrights Motors

01366310748 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 1.4 TSI SE Nav Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£9,699

Finance available £194 pm

1.4L
63.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

NYA AUTO SALES LTD

01215166160 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 Golf GTi Performance TSi Semi-Auto 5dr

Low Mileage

£24,490

2L
25.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Phantom Motor Company

01942365271 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 2.0 TDI 184 GTD BlueLine 5dr

£14,450

Finance available £301 pm

2L
89.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

SM Auto Sales

02890026930 *

Volkswagen Golf2011 - 1.6 TDI Match 5-Door

Low Mileage

£4,995

Finance available £89 pm

1.6L
93.2K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Ls Automotive Ltd

01953661927 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (63) - 2.0 TDI GTD 5dr - 12 Month Warranty - £20 tax - New mot on sale -

£7,499

Finance available £145 pm

2L
100.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Llandarcy Car Sales

01639501388 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 2.0 Golf R-Line TDI BlueMotion Technology DSG Auto 5dr

Low Mileage

£15,295

2L
52.0K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Liberty Green Cars

01329559706 *

3.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr Petrol Hatchback

Low Mileage

£15,943

1.5L
30.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Vertu Skoda Chesterfield

01246925107 *

4.6/5 Stars

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

£18,500

Finance available £360 pm

2L
69.0K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

FS Performance Ltd

01582280332 *

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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