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.
5,205 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale
Volkswagen, Golf
2022 (22) - 1.5 eTSI MHEV R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)
69£19,800
Finance available £351 pm
- 1.5L
- Miles
31.7K
- Hybrid
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Big Motoring World Blue Bell Hill
Volkswagen, Golf
2017 - 2.0 Golf GTD 5dr
19Low Mileage
£16,650
Finance available £350 pm
- 2L
- Miles
34.7K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Hatchback
Volkswagen, Golf
2019 (19) - 2.0 TSI R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
43£19,990
Finance available £390 pm
- 2L
- Miles
63.0K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Noble Motors
Volkswagen, Golf
2014 (64) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s)
6£11,450
Finance available £233 pm
- 2L
- Miles
99.0K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
Rix Motors
Volkswagen, Golf
2018 (18) - 2.0 TDI GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)
32£18,995
Finance available £370 pm
- 2L
- Miles
58.0K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Volkswagen, Golf
2023 - 2.0 TDI 200 GTD 5dr DSG
30£27,995
Finance available £555 pm
- 2L
- Miles
31.0K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Moy Auto Services
Volkswagen, Golf
2016 (66) - 2.0 MATCH EDITION TDI BMT 3d 148 BHP 3-Door
32£9,995
Finance available £201 pm
- 2L
- Miles
74.6K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Hatchback
Volkswagen, Golf
2021 (21) - 1.5 eTSI MHEV R-Line DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
30Low Mileage
£21,200
Finance available £415 pm
- 1.5L
- Miles
18.5K
- Hybrid
- Automatic
- Hatchback
SHEPSHED FORD
Volkswagen, Golf
2024 (74) - 1.5 TSI 150 Match 5dr
1£23,990
Finance available £472 pm
- 1.5L
- Miles
4.0K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
Camberley Volkswagen
Volkswagen, Golf
2021 - R-Line 1.5 eTSI 150PS 7-speed DSG 5 Door Automatic
50£19,074
- 1.5L
- Miles
53.0K
- Hybrid
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Mon Motors Volkswagen Bristol
Volkswagen, Golf
2016 (65) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R DSG 4MOTION Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
69Low Mileage
£16,750
- 2L
- Miles
63.7K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Estate
TMR Prestige Services
Volkswagen, Golf
2017 (67) - 2.0 TSI GTI Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (230 ps)
45Low Mileage
£17,650
Finance available £342 pm
- 2L
- Miles
57.0K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Hatchback
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Volkswagen, Golf
2024 - 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG
33£26,390
Finance available £522 pm
- 2L
- Miles
10.1K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Agnew Volkswagen Mallusk
Volkswagen, Golf
2013 - 1.4 TSI SE 5dr
35Low Mileage
£5,999
Finance available £125 pm
- 1.4L
- Miles
86.6K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
Volkswagen, Golf
2011 (61) - 1.4 SE TSI DSG ULEZ 5-Door
38Low Mileage
£7,790
Finance available £152 pm
- 1.4L
- Miles
41.0K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Hatchback
The Left Hand Drive Place
Volkswagen, Golf
2014 - SE TDI BLUEMOTION TECHNOLOGY CABRIOLET 2-Door
2Low Mileage
£6,795
Finance available £129 pm
- 1.6L
- Miles
74.3K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Convertible
Volkswagen, Golf
2024 - Estate 8 Life 1.0 eTSI 110PS 7-speed DSG 5 Door Auto
48Reduced
£20,952
- 1L
- Miles
3.9K
- Petrol
- Semi Auto
- Estate
Marshall Volkswagen Harlow
Volkswagen, Golf
2017 - 1.0 TSI 110 SE [Nav] 5dr
![2017 - 1.0 TSI 110 SE [Nav] 5dr](https://cdn.images.autoexposure.co.uk/AETA20364/AETV99872463_1e.jpg)
8Low Mileage
£11,060
Finance available £225 pm
- 1L
- Miles
45.0K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
iGEN Autos
Volkswagen, Golf
2019 - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 Match 5dr
8Low Mileage
£15,099
Finance available £283 pm
- 1.5L
- Miles
22.2K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
Volkswagen, Golf
2014 (64) - 1.4 Petrol Automatic 5-Door
30Low Mileage
£6,995
Finance available £134 pm
- 1.4L
- Miles
63.2K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Estate
Darin Autos Limited
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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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Used Volkswagen Golf buying guide
Engines and transmissions
Few cars have as many engine and transmission configurations available as the Volkswagen Golf. All include the option of a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic.
Petrol- Regular variants range from 110 to 150bhp.
- GTI and R versions produce 241bhp and 320bhp respectively.
- 204bhp plug-in hybrid provides up to 42 miles of electric-only driving before switching to petrol/electric hybrid power.
- PHEV earns a maximum of 299.6 mpg.
- 115 or 150bhp TDI engines available.
- Returns fuel efficiency numbers that can reach more than 60mpg.
Practicality
The Volkswagen Golf is one the top choices for a family car, with a focus on interior space and quality, comfort and high-tech safety features.
Interior space- Four adults fit comfortably.
- Adjustable front seats make getting comfortable a breeze.
- Easy to outfit a child seat in the rear because of the wide door opening.
- 381-litre boot space is comparable to the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3.
- Ski hatch and shopping hooks make boot space versatile.
- Maximum 1,237-litre boot with back seat folded down.
Safety
- Euro NCAP gives a perfect five-star rating.
- Eight airbags are standard.
- Safety kit includes automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and lane assist.
Technology
- 10-inch digital cockpit gauges are easy to view.
- Voice control system allows drivers to keep hands on the wheel.
- Premium Harman Kardon sound system allows for better audio quality.
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Different generations of used Volkswagen Golf
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
Used Volkswagen Golf FAQ's
What is a Golf TDI?
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.
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