Should I change my Polo's timing belt?

Do I need a new timing belt for a 1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 automatic with 10,000 miles on the clock?

Declan Finucane (Dublin)

Feb 2015 Filed under: servicing

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Expert answer

Hi Declan,

Even though your Polo has such low mileage, rubber timing belts perish over time so it's recommended that they are changed regardless of mileage. Volkswagen recommends that the 1998 Polo 1.4's belt is changed at least every four years.

Better safe than sorry

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser
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