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2017 Volkswagen Passat, when should the cam belt be changed?

I am buying a 2017 Volkswagen Passat 2.0-litre diesel estate with 85,000 miles on the clock. Can you please advise me what mileage I should have the cam belt and water pump changed at?

Asked on 4 July 2022 by Alan Osborne

Answered by Dan Powell
I'd suggest every five years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first).
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