DSG Gearbox oil change.

[Tony Jazz]

My Mark 8 GTI has now covered 38,000m. Bought by me new in November 2020. I have had the Front Diff Oil changed at its Oct 2023 service {my request}. Always been a bit OCD with my cars so in the first two years when it did most of its mileage, I had the engine oil and filter changed every six months...yes I know!
 At its last main VW dealer service in Oct 25, I asked when the Gearbox oil should be changed. Reply was "for your model sir, recommended at 80K miles." "Is that solely based on miles not particular year/age?" I replied. "Yes, just the miles."
As said, I'm a bit OCC but that doesn't seem right or does it?
This forum always provides the best, honest answers and has provided me over the last 5 years with better advice than VW ever have.
So, should I  go with what a main dealer says or change the oil?
All advice and comments appreciated.

[Adam T7]

I’ve had mine done every 3 years, irrespective of the low mileage.
Also OCD (oil & filter every 6 months etc)
A DSG fluid change is relatively cheap vs. a new box (just my view)

[Beebopper]

Mines 4 years old, 15k miles. I can’t see it ever having the gearbox oil changed. I might ask them to do it in the next service at 5 years, I’m not as OCD as some but 80k regardless of age seems daft. Also going to get the air con service done at 5years cos I’m fed up of them asking constantly about that too