I asked vw about my fuel filter they said they don't change them on petrols anymore. It's just done 50k
They told me the exact same thing but I demanded they do it. I was paying for it after all.
As part of VW's service promise you can request the old parts within 2 days of a service so I did.
I cut the fuel filter right down the middle and it was filthy and clogged with a good bit of crud.
I ended up taking photos and uploaded them on here somewhere...
DO IT! What do you stand to lose, for the record my service was done at 65K miles.