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.

5,078 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 1.4 TSI GTE 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£16,990

Finance available £357 pm

1.4L
27.0K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

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01416118629 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 1.5 eTSI Life 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£20,991

1.5L
13.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Southampton

02380017658 *

Volkswagen Golf1997 (R) - 2.0 Avantgarde 2dr

Low Mileage

£2,495

2L
135.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Convertible

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01630410587 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 2.0 TDI GT 5dr

£9,750

Finance available £196 pm

2L
91.0K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

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02382146222 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£7,422

Finance available £143 pm

2L
105.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Mayfair Motors

01164029071 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (71) - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr Petrol Hatchback

Low Mileage

£19,885

1.5L
18.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

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01535280951 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2011 (11) - 2.0 TDi 140 Match 5dr

Low Mileage

£2,950

2L
104.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

E P Cars

01206580977 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£15,999

Finance available £328 pm

1.5L
37.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorpoint Birmingham

01217525223 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£9,495

Finance available £190 pm

2L
117.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

AMR Motors Limited

01484503310 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 TSI Style 5dr

Low Mileage

£19,698

1.5L
13.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

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01414839932 *

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Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 TSI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

Low Mileage

£19,255

Finance available £416 pm

1.5L
21.8K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

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Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.4 TSI GTE 5dr DSG

£16,449

Finance available £335 pm

1.4L
65.7K
Miles
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Semi Auto
Hatchback

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01536219125 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TDI Active 5dr DSG

£16,945

Finance available £356 pm

2L
72.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

MCautosales

02879440626 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - 1.5 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£16,545

1.5L
32.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motortrust UK Garstang

01942365158 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps) - HEATED S

£19,270

Finance available £384 pm

1.5L
28.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Carsa Towcester

01327221488 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 1.4 TSI DSG AUTOMATIC PETROL 5 DOOR 28,000 MILES FROM NEW

Low Mileage

£9,500

Finance available £190 pm

28.0K
Miles
Not Supplied
Automatic
Not Supplied

IMPORT AUTOS LIMITED

01628565038 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 1.6 MATCH EDITION TDI 5d 114 BHP 5-Door

£12,830

Finance available £264 pm

1.6L
53.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Catalina Of Stanningley

01134675328 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr DSG

£19,998

2L
25.6K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Chesterfield Motorstore / Vanstore

01246381032 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - Golf R 20 YEARS TSI 4MOTION DSG 5-Door

Low Mileage

£41,990

Finance available £842 pm

2L
5.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Gravelwood Car Sales

01478620310 *

Volkswagen Golf2011 (11) - 1.6 TDi 105 BlueMotion Tech Match 5dr

£2,150

1.6L
130.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

BUDGET CARS (NW) LTD

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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 2020)

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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