When to replace the VW Fox timing belt

The VW (Volkswagen) Fox is the smallest model produced by VW between 2005 and 2011. This model was available with both petrol and diesel engines. Below is the overview of timing belt replacement intervals from 2005 onwards. If you don't know which engine your car has, you can enter the license plate number below.

Petrol variants produced between 2005 and 2011

  • VW FOX 1.2 i 40 and 44 kW = Timing chain, check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
  • VW FOX 1.4 55 kW = 120 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. (no uniform interval indicated. Your garage is leading)

Diesel Variants produced between 2005 and 2011

  • VW FOX 1.4 TDI 51 kW = Until 2007 90 000 Kilometres. From 2008 150 000 Kilometres.
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