Passat MkIV Timing Belt

FGR

Looking at buying a 2004 1.9 TDI Passat with the works - just one thing that's come to my attention is that the car has 111,000 miles on it.

First question is - Is this mileage high for an '04?

Second of all - Does this car use a timing belt or chain? If either; what interval would it need to be changed at?

This is a car that seems too good to be true with a fairly reasonable price. I'm thinking if it's a belt change at 120,000 I wouldn't be too happy with how much it might cost.

Thanks in advance.

beachlife

It has a belt,and it should be done at 60,000 and would be due again at 120,000.
If you buy the car allow for the cost of the timing belt.
A complete kit(depending on engine code) will cost about 180 and the water pump is about 50/60 Plus about 200 to fit so all in around 400/450 euro's.

That is for the full kit(which is the only way to go when you are the new owner of the car) which includes ,belt/idle roller/tensioning roller/hydraulic damper/new bolts stud and nut.(made by conitech)
Also water pump/coolant.

FGR

Thanks a mill Beachlife!