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.
5,150 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale
Volkswagen Golf1.2L VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PETROL
£5,600
Finance available £103 pm
- Miles
36.5K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Jan London Trade Ltd
Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG Auto
55Low Mileage
£27,720
- 1.5L
- Miles
3.8K
- Petrol
- Semi Auto
- Hatchback
Marshall Volkswagen Oxford Kidlington
Volkswagen Golf2022 - GTD 2.0 TDI 200PS 7-speed DSG 5 Door Automatic
31£28,539
- 2L
- Miles
20.3K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Mon Motors Volkswagen Bristol
Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 2.0 TSI R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
35Low Mileage
£25,995
Finance available £513 pm
- 2L
- Miles
42.5K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 2.0 TDI Life Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)
76£15,000
Finance available £265 pm
- 2L
- Miles
44.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Hatchback
Big Motoring World Sheffield
Volkswagen Golf2013 (13) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr
42Reduced
£5,295
Finance available £96 pm
- 2L
- Miles
124.6K
- Diesel
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Renown Motors
Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 2.0 TSI R 5dr DSG
17£14,490
Finance available £301 pm
- 2L
- Miles
85.0K
- Petrol
- Semi Auto
- Estate
Kensington Car Group LTD
Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.6 TDI Match Edition Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps) - C
33Low Mileage
£15,001
Finance available £294 pm
- 1.6L
- Miles
25.0K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Hatchback
Volkswagen Golf2025 - 1.5 eTSI MHEV Match DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
56£27,980
Finance available £530 pm
- 1.5L
- Miles
50.0
- Hybrid
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Volkswagen Golf2017 - 1.4 Golf GTE Advance Semi-Auto 5dr
51Low Mileage
£13,495
Finance available £279 pm
- 1.4L
- Miles
55.8K
- Hybrid
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSG
29Reduced
£11,190
Finance available £228 pm
- 2L
- Miles
85.0K
- Petrol
- Semi Auto
- Hatchback
TH Motors London
Volkswagen Golf2012 (61) - 1.4 TSI GT 2dr
20Reduced
£4,995
Finance available £89 pm
- 1.4L
- Miles
79.4K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Convertible
MCD Cars
Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - MK8 Hatchback 5-Dr 1.5 TSI (130ps) Life EVO
33Low Mileage
£17,494
- 1.5L
- Miles
15.9K
- Hybrid
- Manual
- Hatchback
Peter Cooper Volkswagen Chichester
Volkswagen Golf2018 - TSI R 5-Door
13Low Mileage
£24,995
Finance available £493 pm
- 2L
- Miles
32.0K
- Petrol
- Automatic
- Hatchback
Newmachar Motors Ltd
Volkswagen Golf2008 - GTI EDITION30 T 230 5-Door
36Low Mileage
£6,999
- 2L
- Miles
113.7K
- Petrol
- Semi Auto
- Hatchback
Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr
51Low Mileage
£16,360
- 1.5L
- Miles
21.6K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
Marshall Volkswagen Loughton
Volkswagen Golf2014 (63) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech S Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (105 ps)
21£5,299
Finance available £96 pm
- 1.6L
- Miles
109.6K
- Diesel
- Manual
- Hatchback
SmartBuyMotors Ltd
Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - 1.5 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)
25Low Mileage
£18,499
- 1.5L
- Miles
7.1K
- Petrol
- Manual
- Hatchback
HPL Motors Oldham
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Drivetrain
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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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 2016)
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 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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