Volkswagen Touran cam belt

Should have been changed long ago , as you say 15 yrs is FAR too long

When to replace the VW Touran timing belt

The VW (Volkswagen) Touran is a popular Volkswagen MPV that has been produced since 2003. This model is available with both petrol and diesel engines. Below is an 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.



Petrol variants produced from 2003 onwards -
VW Golf Touran 1.4 TSI all variants = Timing chain, check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
VW Golf Touran 1.6 i 75 kW = 120 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. (no uniform interval indicated. Your garage is leading)
VW Golf Touran 1.6 FSI 85 kW = Timing chain, check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
VW Golf Touran 2.0 EcoFeul 80 kW = 120 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. (no uniform interval indicated. Your garage is leading)
VW Golf Touran 2.0 FSI 110 kW = 180 000 kilometres or after a maximum of 5 years. Interval period not clear, maximum 10 years recommended.
Diesel Variants produced from 2003 onwards -
VW Golf Touran 1.6 TDI 66 and 77 kW =. 210 000 Kilometres. No maximum number of years. Maximum 10 years is recommended.
VW Golf Touran 1.9 TDI all variants = 120 000 Kilometres. No maximum number of years. Maximum 10 years is recommended.
VW Golf Touran 2.0 TDI all variants up to 2010 =. 120 000 Kilometres. No maximum number of years. Maximum 10 years is recommended.
VW Golf Touran 2.0 TDI all variants from 2010 onwards =. 210 000 Kilometres. No maximum number of years. Maximum 10 years is recommended.

Just to add , always advisable to fit a timing belt kit as opposed to just the belt