timing/cam belt

[graham]

I have a 1999 t reg gti mk4 only done 19000 miles, cars coming up-to 6 years old. When will the cam belt need renewing, is just miles related or can age affect cam belts any advice?

[topher]

They reckon about 80000 miles or 5 years if you ask the dealership, 60000 to be on the safe side. Get it inspected if you're concerned, it may be coming to the end of its life.

[gibby]

Yup, I agree with topher, although it hasnt done many miles 6 years is more than enough time for the cambelt to start to perish, get it checked out it'll be cheaper than if it goes 

[AudiA8Quattro]

This question has come up for me this year.
My mums W reg Polo has only done 20000 miles, but the belt is 5 years old.
I spoke to my contact at colbornes in woking, he said change it at 60k, so i will probably leave it at least another year.
Its up to the individual owner really, but a cam belt is made to be tough (if its a genuine part), and should be fine after 5 years.

[Sugar79]

mine needs doing  desperatly!