VW Golf 2013 1.2l petrol - cam belt advice

[katieprosho]

Hi,

I cant find anywhere that tells me when I need to change my cam belt on my VW golf. Anyone know where I can find this info?

Thanks in advance

[cuprabob]

VW UK recommends the belt is changed every 5 years, irrespective of mileage.

https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/need-help/need-help-f...

Double check it is a belt as some VAG 1.2s are chain driven and in theory should last the life of the engine.

Edited by cuprabob on Monday 15th March 14:28

[katieprosho]

Thanks. It definitely has a belt - I got my mechanic to check when it was last in with him.

[Leveret]

[quote=cuprabob] VW UK recommends the belt is changed every 5 years, irrespective of mileage.

https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/need-help/need-help-f...

Double check it is a belt as some VAG 1.2s are chain driven and in theory should last the life of the engine.

In theory, so should the belt. And modern aramid belts don't 'stretch' like a chain does as it wears its links. The belt apparatus for the Mk1 Ford Focus was designed to last 150,000 - and I can vouch for that. Ours has just achieved that mileage. I'm pondering whether it's worth changing on a 20+yr old car! Five years is a ridiculously short interval. Do VW make then from cheese rind?