Used Volkswagen cars for sale

Used Volkswagen cars overview

Volkswagen has, for decades, been a go-to car brand for family buyers, not least because of the Golf, a car that in its various forms can almost be all things to all people. VW trades on its image of quality and quiet classiness, but its reliability record isn’t quite as rosy as you might think. 

Popular used Volkswagen models

Used Volkswagen Golf

The Golf, since the 1970s, has been the template for the family hatchback. Always classy, you can choose from frugal diesel and down-sized turbo petrol models, or properly sporty GTI and R versions. Beware of flaky software in the more recent Mk8 versions. 

Used Volkswagen Tiguan

Actually a bigger seller for VW these days than the mighty Golf, the Tiguan is a solid medium-sized family SUV with plenty of space and high quality. Allspace version can be had with seven seats, and a 2020 update gave the Tiguan a higher-quality interior. 

Used Volkswagen Polo

A Polo represents a perfect choice as a starter car, as they’re solidly safe and pretty reliable too. Not very exciting to drive, but the upside of a Polo is that it’s roomy and well-made inside, and has some very economical engine options. 

Used Volkswagen T-Roc

The T-Roc is Volkswagen’s inbetween-y SUV, in that it’s not as big as a Tiguan, but equally not as tiny as a T-Roc. It’s kind of a tall Golf, and while it’s not thrill-a-minute to drive, it’s roomy and looks smart. 

Used Volkswagen Up!

The Up! is one of the best cars VW has built in the past two decades. Tiny, easy to park, and runs on a sniff of petrol, it’s also roomier than you’d think inside, and feels grown-up enough for motorway runs. Cabins are basic and plain, but the Up! is a reliable car.