It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Volkswagen Polo. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Volkswagen Polo.
I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 1995 to 2021.
You will also find information about which engines in Volkswagen Polo that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.
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When should the timing belt be changed on a Volkswagen Polo?
The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Volkswagen Polo.
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 Polo 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.
Volkswagen Polo 1995 – 1999
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Polo between the years 1995 and 1999.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 1995 – 1999 | 60 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.6 1995 – 1999 | 75 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.9 SDI 1995 – 1999 | 64 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
Volkswagen Polo 2000 – 2002
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Polo between the years 2000 and 2002.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 2000 – 2002 | 60 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 2000 – 2002 | 75 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Polo GTI 2000 – 2002 | 125 hp | ? |
Volkswagen Polo 2002 – 2005
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Polo between the years 2002 and 2005.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.2 2002 – 2005 | 54 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 2002 – 2005 | 75 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 FSI 2002 – 2005 | 86 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI 2002 – 2005 | 75 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.9 TDI 2002 – 2005 | 100 hp | ? |
Volkswagen Polo 2005 – 2009
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Polo between the years 2005 and 2009.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.2 2005 – 2009 | 54 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 2005 – 2009 | 75 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 2005 – 2009 | 80 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Polo GTI 2005 – 2009 | 150 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI 2005 – 2009 | 80 hp | 120 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.9 TDI 2005 – 2009 | 100 hp | ? |
Volkswagen Polo 2009 – 2014
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Polo between the years 2009 and 2014.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 2009 – 2014 | 86 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI 2009 – 2014 | 90 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI 2009 – 2014 | 105 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Polo GTI 2009 – 2014 | 180 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI 2009 – 2014 | 75 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI 2009 – 2014 | 90 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
Volkswagen Polo 2014 – 2017
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Polo between the years 2014 and 2017.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI 2014 – 2017 | 90 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI 2014 – 2017 | 110 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Polo GTI 2014 – 2017 | 192 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI 2014 – 2017 | 75 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI 2014 – 2017 | 90 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
Volkswagen Polo 2017 – 2021
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Polo between the years 2017 and 2021.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion 2017 – 2021 | 95 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Polo GTI 2017 – 2021 | 200 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI 2017 – 2021 | 95 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TGI 2017 – 2021 | 90 hp | 240 000 kilometres |