cam belt change interval

[njdudsbury]

Hi all
I have a standard Mk5 GTI with 30,000 on it.
It is a 56 plate and had two sevices so far.
What is the interval of the cam belt change and is it worth changing the water pump as well
Any answers?
Cheers

[MAYO]

Cambelt change is every 4 years. I have a 56 Plate GTI and have just had mine replaced by the dealer. Price for cambelt change was £299 and price for water pump was £100. I argued that as you already have the front of the car removed access for the water pump would be easy. The dealer reduced the water pump cost to £50, so I paid £349 in total for a cambelt and water pump, not toooooooo bad considering both parts come with 24 month warranty. I also had a major service (£229) at the same time so the total bill was £578...gulp! Good to keep the service book upto date with dealer stamps, I tell myself.....

[Garth]

My service book says every 120k miles. The dealer says 60k miles or 4 years. I'm getting my belt and water pump done on Monday at 5 years old and 80k miles