It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Volkswagen Caddy. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Volkswagen Caddy.
I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from the year 1996 until today
You will also find information about which engines in Volkswagen Caddy that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.
When should the timing belt be changed on a Volkswagen Caddy?
The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Volkswagen Caddy.
Further down on this page you will find information about the intervals for different years and engines.
Also keep in mind that some motors have a timing chain. These usually do not need to be replaced.
If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.
Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.
Volkswagen Caddy Timing Belt Replacement Intervals
Below are some examples of different timing belt replacement intervals. Keep in mind that both years and mileage are important to keep track of.
Even if your car has not traveled many miles, a timing belt still needs to be replaced. The material in the timing belts gets worse with age even if you do not use your car very often.
If you do not find your year model or engine, you can often find the information in your instruction manual or by calling a workshop.
Here you will find information on timing belt replacement for other Volkswagen models.
Volkswagen Caddy 1996 – 2004
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Caddy between the years 1996 and 2004.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.4 1996 – 2004 | 60 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.4 1996 – 2004 | 75 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.6 1996 – 2004 | 75 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.9 D 1996 – 2004 | 64 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.9 TDI 1996 – 2004 | 90 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
Volkswagen Caddy 2004 – 2011
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Caddy between the years 2004 and 2011.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.4 2004 – 2011 | 75 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.4 2004 – 2011 | 80 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.6 2004 – 2011 | 102 hp | 120 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 SDI 2004 – 2011 | 69 hp | 200 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.9 TDI 2004 – 2011 | 75 hp | 120 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.9 TDI 2004 – 2011 | 105 hp | 240 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.9 TDI 4Motion 2004 – 2011 | 105 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI 2004 – 2011 | 140 hp | 200 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 EcoFuel 2004 – 2011 | 109 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
Volkswagen Caddy 2011 – 2015
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Caddy between the years 2011 and 2015.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.2 TSI 2011 – 2015 | 86 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.2 TSI 2011 – 2015 | 105 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.6 TDI 2011 – 2015 | 75 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.6 TDI 2011 – 2015 | 102 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI 4Motion 2011 – 2015 | 110 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI 2011 – 2015 | 140 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI 4Motion 2011 – 2015 | 140 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI 2011 – 2015 | 170 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 EcoFuel 2011 – 2015 | 109 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
Volkswagen Caddy 2016 – 2020
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Caddy between the years 2016 and 2020.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.2 TSI BlueMotion 2016 – 2020 | 84 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.0 TSI BlueMotion 2016 – 2020 | 102 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.4 TSI 2016 – 2020 | 125 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.4 TSI 2016 – 2020 | 131 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.6 TDI 2016 – 2020 | 75 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 2016 – 2020 | 75 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 2016 – 2020 | 102 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 2016 – 2020 | 102 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 4Motion 2016 – 2020 | 122 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI 2016 – 2020 | 140 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 2016 – 2020 | 150 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 4Motion 2016 – 2020 | 150 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.4 TGI CNG 2016 – 2020 | 110 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
Volkswagen Caddy 2020 –
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Caddy from the year 2020 until today.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 1.5 TSI 2020 – | 114 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI 2020 – | 75 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI 2020 – | 102 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI 2020 – | 122 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI 4Motion 2020 – | 122 hp | ? |
Does a Volkswagen Caddy have a timing belt?
Yes, most Volkswagen Caddy engines have timing belts.
There are some engines that have a timing chain instead of a belt, but that is not very common in Volkswagen Caddy engines.
What happens if a timing belt breaks on a Volkswagen Caddy?
If the timing belt breaks on your Volkswagen Caddy, your car will be stranded. It does not matter if the belt comes off completely, or if some teeth come loose.
You can not drive the car anywhere before you fix it. Neither home or to the nearest workshop.
A broken timing belt means that your car must be towed or taken on a car transport from the site.
How often is timing belt changed in a 1.6 TDI VW Caddy