Probably a chestnut, but could anyone confirm, please as I'm getting conflicting advice.

1.9tdi estate 04 plate.

Last changed in 2015 at 97k. Now 132k.

Needs doing now, soon, when? (Way low on miles, obviously, but years?)

Thanks.

it's overdue on age alone.

Oh joy, more £.

What's the recommended age interval, then?

Will it need water pump and/or anything else too?

Every 60,000.miles for the belt and tensioner ,plus I change the water pump at the same time.There is no time limitation in my manual that I can find.

I have read both 4 or 5 years if sooner than the mileage. I also read 4 years is for pre 07 (mk1?) and 5 years for later models.

Either way, I think that mine's now due, either way (I presume water pump & tensioners included).

11 minutes ago, Elsie said:

I have read both 4 or 5 years if sooner than the mileage. I also read 4 years is for pre 07 (mk1?) and 5 years for later models.

Either way, I think that mine's now due, either way (I presume water pump & tensioners included).

 

You replace the water pump and tensioners because the majority of the cost is in the labour and it's crazy not to replace any wearing parts easily accessible during the performance of this labour.

All this work is preventative maintenance.