When do you get the squeal? 2.0tdi is it?
Yep , its the '04 Mk5 2.0 16v TDI , just a shade over 90k on the clock. Squeal is very intermittent, its hard to bring it on but once its going can pretty much sustain it if you have some throttle control, can happen in any gear, more when cold but also can be just as bad when warm.
In terms of troubleshooting ive had the Cam belt and timing belt done , changed the alternator belt , and now the alternator pulley itself. There is no drop in performance at all, even when squealing.
With the bushes most of the price will be for labour at VW
Try and find a good Indy to do the bushes, you could probably get ploybushes and fitting for less than the quote from VW
I have no idea what im looking at when it comes to these, not quite sure I even understand half the terms lol (IT Nerd not a mechanic : )