When should I change my Jetta's timing belt?

I have a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta with 102,000km on the clock. When should I change the timing belt?

Noel Ferry (Letterkenny)

Nov 2013 Filed under: servicing

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Expert answer

Hi Noel,

No matter which engine is fitted to your Jetta, the recommendation from Volkswagen is that the belt is changed after four years if not before that. The 1.6 and 1.9 TDI engines have different intervals otherwise - every 225,000- and 130,000km respectively.

It's always a good idea to be cautious so if your car has never had a change we'd urge you to get it sorted out now.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser
@Shane_O_D