Volkswagen Golf Timing Belt Replacement Interval

It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Volkswagen Golf. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Volkswagen Golf.

I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 1992 to 2020.

You will also find information about which engines in Volkswagen Golf that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.

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When should the timing belt be changed on a Volkswagen Golf?

The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Volkswagen Golf.

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 Golf Timing Belt Replacement Intervals

Below are some examples of different timing belt replacement intervals. Keep in mind that both mileage and years 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.

Volkswagen Golf Mk3 1992 – 1999

Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Golf between the years 1992 and 1999.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 1992 – 1999	60 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 1992 – 1999	75 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.8 1992 – 1999	75 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.8 1992 – 1999	90 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 1992 – 1999	115 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 2.8 VR6 1992 – 1999	174 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.9 D 1992 – 1999	64 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TD 1992 – 1999	75 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI 1992 – 1999	90 hp	90 000 kilometres

Volkswagen Golf Mk4 1998 – 2006

Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Golf between the years 1998 and 2006.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 1998 – 2006	102 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 1998 – 2006	75 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 1998 – 2006	100 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 1998 – 2006	102 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 1998 – 2006	105 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI 1998 – 2006	110 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 1998 – 2006	115 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 1998 – 2006	115 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.8 1998 – 2006	125 hp	Timing chain
Volkswagen Golf 1.8 T 1998 – 2006	150 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI 1998 – 2006	90 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI 1998 – 2006	100 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI 1998 – 2006	110 hp	90 000 kilometres

Volkswagen Golf Mk5 2004 – 2010

Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Golf between the years 2004 and 2010.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 FSI 2004 – 2010	90 hp	?
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 2004 – 2010	102 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI 2004 – 2010	115 hp	Timing chain
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 2004 – 2010	140 hp	Timing chain
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 FSI 2004 – 2010	150 hp	?
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 2004 – 2010	170 hp	Timing chain
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2004 – 2010	200 hp	180 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf R32 2004 – 2010	250 hp	Timing chain
Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI 2004 – 2010	105 hp	120 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 2004 – 2010	140 hp	120 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 4Motion 2004 – 2010	140 hp	120 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 2004 – 2010	170 hp	?
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Multifuel 2004 – 2010	102 hp	90 000 kilometres

Volkswagen Golf Mk6 2009 – 2014

Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Golf between the years 2009 and 2014.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 2009 – 2014	80 hp	?
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 2009 – 2014	122 hp	Timing chain
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 2009 – 2014	160 hp	Timing chain
Volkswagen Golf 1.8 TSI 2009 – 2014	160 hp	Timing chain
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2009 – 2014	210 hp	Timing chain
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2009 – 2014	235 hp	?
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 4Motion 2009 – 2014	105 hp	210 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 2009 – 2014	105 hp	120 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 2009 – 2014	110 hp	90 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 2009 – 2014	140 hp	?
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 2009 – 2014	140 hp	210 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Multifuel 2009 – 2014	102 hp	90 000 kilometres

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 2013 – 2018

Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Golf between the years 2013 and 2018.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI BlueMotion 2013 – 2018	105 hp	240 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI 2013 – 2018	110 hp	240 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI BlueMotion 2013 – 2018	122 hp	240 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 2013 – 2018	125 hp	240 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI BlueMotion 2013 – 2018	140 hp	240 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 2013 – 2018	150 hp	240 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.8 TSI 4Motion 2013 – 2018	180 hp	Timing chain
Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance 2013 – 2018	230 hp	Timing chain
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 2013 – 2018	265 hp	?
Volkswagen Golf R 2013 – 2018	300 hp	Timing chain
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 2013 – 2018	105 hp	210 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 4Motion 2013 – 2018	105 hp	210 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 2013 – 2018	110 hp	210 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 4Motion 2013 – 2018	110 hp	210 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 2013 – 2018	150 hp	210 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 4Motion 2013 – 2018	150 hp	210 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf GTD 2013 – 2018	184 hp	210 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 4Motion 2013 – 2018	184 hp	210 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Multifuel 2013 – 2018	122 hp	?
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI MultiFuel 2013 – 2018	125 hp	240 000 kilometres

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Facelift 2017 – 2020

Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Golf between the years 2017 and 2020.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion 2017 – 2020	110 hp	240 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI 2017 – 2020	115 hp	240 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 2017 – 2020	125 hp	?
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 2017 – 2020	130 hp	240 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 2017 – 2020	150 hp	240 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.8 TSI 4Motion 2017 – 2020	180 hp	Timing chain
Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance 2017 – 2020	245 hp	Timing chain
Volkswagen Golf R 2017 – 2020	310 hp	?
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 2017 – 2020	116 hp	?
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 2017 – 2020	150 hp	?
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 4Motion 2017 – 2020	150 hp	?
Volkswagen Golf GTD 4Motion 2017 – 2020	184 hp	210 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI MultiFuel 2017 – 2020	125 hp	240 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TGI CNG 2017 – 2020	110 hp	240 000 kilometres
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TGI CNG 2017 – 2020	130 hp	?