Used diesel Volkswagen Golf for sale under £3,000
There are 129 used diesel Volkswagen Golf under £3,000 for sale from UK dealers on AskCar, as of 29 October 2026. Typical asking price £2,500 (the median: half cost less, half cost more). The cheapest is £950. AskCar lists 11,049 used Volkswagen Golf across the UK, from 3,704 dealerships.
The middle half of the 129 cars are priced between £2,000 and £2,900.
As of 29 October 2026, AskCar lists 587,923 cars and vans from 12,992 UK dealerships, read daily from dealer websites: over 99% of UK dealer used car adverts. No dealer pays to be listed.
20 of the 129 cars had their price reduced in the last 14 days to 29 October 2026.
Median asking price by year
| Year | For sale with a price | Median asking price | Middle half priced between |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 21 | £2,700 | £2,400 to £3,000 |
| 2011 | 25 | £2,500 | £2,000 to £2,800 |
| 2010 | 23 | £2,500 | £2,000 to £3,000 |
Cars for sale now, page 2 of 2
Best value first: the cars priced furthest below their AskCar estimate come first, and those without one come after. The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for that one car, from its model, age, mileage and specification, using the 10,548 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts on AskCar as of 29 October 2026.
Each car: year, make, model, engine and trim, power, gearbox, fuel, body, doors, colour; mileage; price and its changes; how the price compares with the AskCar estimate; emissions standard and ULEZ compliance where it holds; MOT; dealer and town; AskCar page.
Cheaper cars like each one, with its price history, are on its AskCar page.
- 2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI SE, 103 bhp, automatic, diesel, estate, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 124,000 miles. Price: £2,695, reduced by £800 from £3,495 since AskCar first saw it on 8 July 2026, 113 days ago. Far below the going rate: £1,519 (36%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,214. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 13 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Station Road Automotives in Leicester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2013-19be2d12dd47
- 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI, 103 bhp, manual, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, blue. Mileage: 112,000 miles. Price: £1,995, reduced by £800 from £2,795 since AskCar first saw it on 28 May 2026, 154 days ago. Far below the going rate: £1,058 (34%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,053. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 1 March 2027. Dealer: Vansalespeterborough.Com in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2010-294a99314a67
- 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion, 103 bhp, manual, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, blue. Mileage: 127,300 miles. Price: £1,980, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 2 July 2026, 119 days ago. Far below the going rate: £1,020 (34%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,000. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 29 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: House of Cars in Windsor. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2011-77005a8f00dc
- 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Match, 104 bhp, manual, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, red. Mileage: 138,000 miles. Price: £1,695, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 25 October 2026, 4 days ago. Far below the going rate: £868 (33%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,563. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 26 August 2027. Dealer: Car Sales Wolverhampton in Wolverhampton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2011-e86ee516e899
- 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI SE, 104 bhp, manual, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 160,000 miles. Price: £1,490, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 26 October 2026, 3 days ago. Far below the going rate: £760 (33%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,250. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 15 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Automotive Exchange in Hounslow. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2010-82099793ecb9
- 2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE, 104 bhp, manual, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, red. Mileage: 121,320 miles. Price: £2,995, reduced by £500 from £3,495 since AskCar first saw it on 24 September 2026, 35 days ago. Far below the going rate: £1,478 (33%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,473. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 15 September 2027. Dealer: T B Motors Bedford in Bedford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2014-243cb8b82601
- 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT, 148 bhp, manual, diesel, estate, 5 doors, blue. Mileage: 146,000 miles. Price: £2,990, reduced by £1,000 from £3,990 since AskCar first saw it on 22 August 2026, 68 days ago. Far below the going rate: £1,297 (30%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,287. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 30 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Sell Your Car in High Wycombe. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2013-d843d74326c5
- 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Match, 104 bhp, manual, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 100,000 miles. Price: £2,450, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 9 October 2026, 20 days ago. Far below the going rate: £990 (28%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,440. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 21 June 2027. Dealer: OSJ Motor Company in Barnsley. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-518e2ebdbfa5
- 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI SE, 104 bhp, manual, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 127,223 miles. Price: £1,986, reduced by £243 from £2,229 since AskCar first saw it on 13 August 2026, 77 days ago. Far below the going rate: £723 (26%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,709. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 26 July 2027. Dealer: Infinity Automobiles in Bradford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2010-b2e924ea8959
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match, 104 bhp, automatic, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, blue. Mileage: 177,008 miles. Price: £2,990, reduced by £500 from £3,490 since AskCar first saw it on 22 August 2026, 68 days ago. Far below the going rate: £1,039 (25%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,029. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 10 March 2027. Dealer: ATA Cars in Dagenham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2015-5617afe08258
- 2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI SE, 138 bhp, automatic, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, blue. Mileage: 118,000 miles. Price: £2,489, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 29 October 2026. Far below the going rate: £865 (25%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,354. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 19 October 2027. Dealer: Next Step Cars in Birmingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2009-517cd212b033
- 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match, 104 bhp, manual, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 163,000 miles. Price: £1,790, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 25 October 2026, 4 days ago. Far below the going rate: £608 (25%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,398. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 22 December 2026. Dealer: SQ Car Centre in Farnham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-feac5729f7cb
- 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Match, 104 bhp, manual, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 89,000 miles. Price: £2,995, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 29 August 2026, 61 days ago. Good value: £743 (19%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,738. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 9 August 2027. Dealer: Grange Dene Cars in Chester-le-Street. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-172d16461b0a
- 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI SE, 104 bhp, manual, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 90,100 miles. Price: £2,995, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 29 October 2026. Good value: £546 (15%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,541. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 20 September 2027. Dealer: Car Lane Motors in Bedford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2010-fc36f50d286c
- 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Match, 104 bhp, manual, diesel, hatchback, grey. Mileage: 119,000 miles. Price: £2,995, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 22 October 2026, 7 days ago. Fair price: £77 (2%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,072. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 4 October 2027. Dealer: All Wheel Drive in Brome. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2011-40ec1fa575f4
- 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI SE, 104 bhp, manual, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 159,000 miles. Price: £499. AskCar first saw it on 28 May 2026, 154 days ago. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 15 November 2025; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Spirit Motor Company in Leigh. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2010-3f422b284b8f
- 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Final Edition, 103 bhp, manual, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, black. Mileage: 155,530 miles. Price: £995. AskCar first saw it on 20 October 2026, 9 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 18 October 2027. Dealer: Emporium Motors in Windsor. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2008-d3500db2e086
- 2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI SE, 138 bhp, manual, diesel, estate, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 208,800 miles. Price: £999. AskCar first saw it on 16 October 2026, 13 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 15 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Shaws Cars in Shefford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2008-c4f9bdbad01b
- 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion, 103 bhp, manual, diesel, hatchback, silver. Mileage: 150,000 miles. Price: £1,650. AskCar first saw it on 25 August 2026, 65 days ago. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 19 August 2027. Dealer: Stratford Car Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2011-2aeb0526d9e2
- 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech, 104 bhp, manual, diesel, convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats, silver. Mileage: 92,000 miles. Price: £1,990. AskCar first saw it on 10 October 2026, 19 days ago. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 29 June 2027. Dealer: Drive Smart Motors in Swanley. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2012-0224de7347f9
- 2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI SE, 103 bhp, automatic, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, blue. Mileage: 104,000 miles. Price: £1,999. AskCar first saw it on 26 September 2026, 33 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 29 March 2027. Dealer: Safe Cars in Bedford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2006-058c452a3d0f
- 2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI GT, 138 bhp, manual, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, red. Mileage: 145,118 miles. Price: £1,999. AskCar first saw it on 28 May 2026, 154 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 22 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Classic Cars in Luton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2006-98cc80a354d0
- 2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT, 138 bhp, manual, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 145,500 miles. Price: £2,000. AskCar first saw it on 12 July 2026, 109 days ago. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 9 April 2027. Dealer: Madeley Heath Motors in Stoke-on-Trent. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2011-96c88575a921
- 2027 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 Match, 103 bhp, manual, diesel, 5 doors, black. Mileage: 77,486 miles. Price: £2,249. AskCar first saw it on 26 July 2026, 95 days ago. Dealer: MZD Motors in Leicester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2027-80e003a41fce
- 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI SE, automatic, diesel, estate, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 103,027 miles. Price: £2,495. AskCar first saw it on 22 September 2026, 37 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 26 April 2027. Dealer: Automotivation in Luton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2008-a047385d570a
- 2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI SE, 138 bhp, automatic, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 127,357 miles. Price: £2,695. AskCar first saw it on 15 September 2026, 44 days ago. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 12 January 2027. Dealer: Switch Cars in Southall. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2010-217168423b6f
- 2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion SE, 108 bhp, manual, diesel, estate, 5 doors, gold. Mileage: 138,000 miles. Price: £2,828. AskCar first saw it on 4 June 2026, 147 days ago. Euro 6 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 8 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Swanz Motors in Birmingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2014-b472747745b7
- 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI, manual, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, black. Mileage: 114,000 miles. Price: £2,995. AskCar first saw it on 10 September 2026, 49 days ago. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 2 June 2027. Dealer: Brookmans Motor Group in Hatfield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2010-501443695e45
- 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE, 104 bhp, manual, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 127,000 miles. Price: £2,995. AskCar first saw it on 9 October 2026, 20 days ago. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 21 October 2027. Dealer: Bridge House Motors in Swindon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2010-e13d2a4dc2cb
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