Fair price
Volkswagen Golf
2018 R Tsi Dsg
PetrolAutomatic63,376 mi2018
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£17,290
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (248)· South Ruislip
Volkswagen Golf insurance group
6–39 of 50
Fair price
Volkswagen Golf
2015 Gtd
DieselManual65,252 mi2015
Band B · £20/yr
£286/mo
£10,490
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (248)· South Ruislip
Fair price
Volkswagen Golf
2018 Se Nav Tsi
PetrolManual82,933 mi2018
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£7,890
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (248)· South Ruislip
Fair price
Volkswagen Golf
2019 Match Tsi
PetrolManual35,778 mi2019
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£11,890
cash
Cobalt Motors·4.5 (153)· Gosforth
Fair price
Volkswagen Golf
2016 R
PetrolManual81,644 mi2016
Band G · £275/yr
Finance available on request
£12,995
cash
Car-pod Ltd·4.9 (173)· North Baddesley
Above market
Volkswagen Golf
2014 Gt Bluemotion Technology Tdi
DieselManual95,000 mi2014
Band B · £20/yr
Finance available on request
£6,695
cash
East Knighton Car Sales·4.6 (63)· Dorchester
Fair price
Volkswagen Golf
2022 Life Tsi
PetrolManual40,333 mi2022
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£13,690
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (248)· South Ruislip
Great price
Volkswagen Golf Plus
2013 Golf+ Se Tsi Semi-auto
PetrolAutomatic94,835 mi2013
Band F · £225/yr
Finance available on request
£4,190
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (248)· South Ruislip
Good price
Volkswagen Golf
2018 S Tsi Bluemotion Technology
PetrolManual62,738 mi2018
£200/yr
£216/mo
£9,090
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (235)· Feltham
Good price
Volkswagen Golf
2018 Se Navigation Tsi Bluemotion Technology
PetrolManual100,413 mi2018
£200/yr
£178/mo
£7,795
cash
RMB & Son Motors·4.6 (25)· Ross-On-Wye
Fair price
Volkswagen Golf
2024 R-line Tdi Semi-auto
DieselAutomatic36,010 mi2024
£200/yrHome delivery
£380/mo
£21,999
cash
Anycolour Car·4.9 (154)· Barnsley
Above market
Volkswagen Golf
2022 Life Tsi
PetrolManual46,000 mi2022
£200/yr
£283/mo
£14,490
cash
Protheroes·4.4 (74)· Market Harborough
Above market
Volkswagen Golf
2013 Gt Tsi Act Bluemotion Technology Dsg
PetrolAutomatic45,000 mi2013
Band C · £35/yr
£312/mo
£11,795
cash
Protheroes·4.4 (74)· Market Harborough
Motoring Today score
How good is the Volkswagen Golf?
73/100
Overall
Reliability71
Running costs85
Safety66
Family & practicality79
Insurance61
Reliability is from real DVSA MOT pass rates; running costs, insurance, safety and practicality from manufacturer specs (MPG/CO₂, insurance group, Euro NCAP, dimensions). Overall is a fixed weighted blend (family 17% · safety 18% · insurance 15% · reliability 25% · running cost 25%), from a sample of 880,729. A guide, not a guarantee.
Market data
Volkswagen Golf market snapshot
How prices compare
44th percentile
On average, about 44% of comparable Volkswagen Golf listings across the wider UK market are cheaper, and the rest cost more. Typical market price for a comparable Volkswagen Golf: £10,995.
Based on 13 of our current listings
How quickly it sells
27 days
Comparable Volkswagen Golf listings typically take around 27 days to sell, based on local sold-car data.
Based on 13 of our current listings
Typical mileage
65,332 miles
Across our current Volkswagen Golf stock, mileage ranges from 35,778 to 100,413 miles (median 63,376).
Across 13 of our current listings
Price and days-to-sell figures are averaged across our own live Volkswagen Golf listings, each checked against MarketCheck UK's wider market data (refreshed every 24 hours). Mileage is from our current stock directly. Shown only where we have enough listings to be representative — a guide, not a valuation.
Specifications & dimensions
Trim-level specifications for the Volkswagen Golf (Petrol, Diesel, Petrol Parallel PHEV), across 800 recorded variants.
Performance
- 60–328 bhp
- Power
- 4.5s
- 0–60 mph (fastest)
- 168 mph
- Top speed
- 999–3,189 cc
- Engine
Economy & running costs
- 0–83 mpg
- Fuel economy
- 6–278 g/km
- CO₂
- £190
- Road tax (VED)
- 6–39 of 50
- Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
- 4,255 mm
- Length
- 2,027 mm
- Width
- 1,484 mm
- Height
- 2,620 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,317 kg
- Weight
- 5
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
Euro NCAP safety
- 5★
- Adult
- 4★
- Child
- 3★
- Pedestrian
The Volkswagen Golf GTI (05-08) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:
Automatic · Manual 5 seats New from £8,598
| Trim | Fuel | Power | MPG | CO₂ | Ins. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TSI 333 R Black Edition 4Motion 5dr DSGAutomatic | Petrol | 328 bhp | 33.2 - 34.4 mpg | 186 | 34 |
| 2.0 TSI 333 R 4Motion 5dr DSGAutomatic | Petrol | 328 bhp | 33.2 - 34.9 mpg | 184 | 33 |
| 1.5 TSI 272 GTE eHybrid 5dr DSGAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 268 bhp | — | 8 | 30 |
| 1.5 TSI 204 Match eHybrid 5dr DSGAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 201 bhp | — | 6 | 26 |
| 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5drManual | Petrol | 147 bhp | 47.9 - 50.4 mpg | 127 | 22 |
| 1.5 TSI Match 5drManual | Petrol | 113 bhp | 48.7 - 53.3 mpg | 124 | 17 |
| 2.0 TDI Match 5drManual | Diesel | 113 bhp | 61.4 - 64.2 mpg | 117 | 19 |
| 2.0 TSI 190 Black Edition 4Motion 5dr DSGAutomatic | Petrol | 187 bhp | 38.2 - 38.7 mpg | 165 | 27 |
| 1.4 TSI eHybrid Style 5dr DSGAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 201 bhp | 49.6 mpg | 21 | 24 |
| 2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion 5dr DSGAutomatic | Petrol | 315 bhp | 34.4 - 35.8 mpg | 178 | 31 |
| 2.0 TSI 300 GTI Clubsport 5dr DSGAutomatic | Petrol | 295 bhp | 37.7 - 38.7 mpg | 166 | 29 |
| 2.0 TSI GTI 5drManual | Petrol | 241 bhp | 37.2 - 38.2 mpg | 160 | 28 |
Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Volkswagen Golf cars are currently for sale?
- There are 12 Volkswagen Golf cars for sale on Motoring Today right now, as of 10 October 2026. This live count is updated regularly to ensure accuracy.
- What is the cheapest Volkswagen Golf available?
- The cheapest Volkswagen Golf currently listed is a 2013 model with 96,079 miles, priced at £5,695. Representative finance for this car is available from £151 per month on a Hire Purchase agreement.
- What should I check when buying a used Volkswagen Golf?
- Always inspect the car's service history for regular maintenance, paying attention to the timing belt and water pump on petrol models. Check for MOT advisories, especially regarding suspension or electrical issues. A thorough test drive is also recommended.
- Is a used Volkswagen Golf ULEZ compliant?
- Generally, petrol Volkswagen Golf models registered after 2005 (Euro 4) and diesel models registered after September 2015 (Euro 6) are ULEZ compliant. Always check the specific car's Euro standard if this is a concern for you.
- What finance options are available for a Volkswagen Golf?
- You can typically finance a Volkswagen Golf with either Hire Purchase (HP) or Personal Contract Purchase (PCP). HP usually involves fixed monthly payments over a set term, like 60 months, with zero deposit, leading to ownership. This is a representative example, and finance is subject to status.
- What are the running costs for a Volkswagen Golf?
- The running costs for a Volkswagen Golf vary significantly depending on the engine size, fuel type, and year. Generally, they are considered to be in line with other popular hatchbacks, offering a good balance of fuel economy and maintenance costs.
Our Volkswagen Golf reviews
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Compare the Volkswagen Golf
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