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Guide to Replacing the Timing Belt on a Volkswagen Polo 1.2

Model: Volkswagen Polo MK IV, Polo 4, 9N, MK 4, Polo IV - Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Part: Timing belt

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This guide provides the necessary instructions on how and when to replace the timing belt on a Volkswagen Polo 1.2 3-cylinder engine. For this type of engine, the vehicle's user and maintenance manual indicates that the timing belt should be replaced around 124,274 miles; in any case, it should be replaced every 5 years.

To replace the belt, you will first need to remove the auxiliary belt by dismantling the side cover to access it; take the necessary references for the disassembly and replacement of the timing belt, following the video to the end!


Updated on 14 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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