VW Polo 1.2 2016 - Cam belt replacement

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Fri 28 May 2021 13:41
VW Polo 1.2 2016 - Cam belt replacement - Drivethru

Hi, I've just had a letter from the VW dealership to say the cam belt is due to be changed on my 5 year old Polo.The car has only done 21000 miles and I realise the rubber will deteriorate over the years but I'm just after opinions of how long you would leave it bearing in mind the low mileage. Thanks.

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Fri 28 May 2021 13:53
VW Polo 1.2 2016 - Cam belt replacement - Xileno

This subject comes up quite often and always leads to various views. I would be less concerned about the condition of the belt and more concerned about various tensioners, guides etc, and whether they are in good condition.

If it was my car and I was intending keeping it then I would get it done but at a good independent. There is no need to entrust this work to a VW dealer, the Polo is a fairly simple car. I am more cautious than many though, peace of mind is worth a lot to me.

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