When to change the timing belt VW Transporter T5

The VW (Volkswagen) Transporter T5 is logically the successor to the T4, the popular van. The VW Transporter T5 was produced between 2003 and 2014. This model was available with petrol and diesel engines. Below is the overview of the timing belt replacement intervals. If you don't know which engine your car has, you can enter the license plate number below.

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Petrol variants manufactured between 2003 and 2014

• VW Transporter T5 2.0 i 85 kW = 180 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. (no maximum number of years specified, 5 years is the recommendation)
• VW Transporter T5 2.0 TSI 110 and 150 kW = Check timing chain and replace if necessary after 10 years. 
• VW Transporter T5 3.2 V6 173 kW = Check timing chain and replace if necessary after 10 years. 

Diesel Variants produced between 2003 and 2014

• VW Transporter T5 1.9 TDI 63, 75 and 77 kW = 90 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. Maximum number of years not specified, 5 years is recommended. 
• VW Transporter T5 2.0 TDI all variants = 210 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. Maximum number of years not specified, 5 years is recommended. 
• VW Transporter T5 2.5 TDI all variants = Gear drive, consult your garage for maintenance.