Cam Belt & Water Pump Replace Advice

[Vdub72]

I have just purchased a 2015 Golf SV GT 2.0 TDI it has 61000 miles and I have read the cam belt needs replacing on VW's every 50 miles or every 10 years?. so my question is how much can I expect to pay for belt and water pump to be replaced as seller took of £250 towards getting this done so keen to get it done?. had 1 x quote of over 700 which I appreciate its the labour that is the biggest part of the charge but would appreciate some advice?. Im on the south coast in Folkestone in Kent.

[Whippy53]

VW UK recommend every five years for the belt. I paid about £550 from a local independent last time. Your experience may differ.

[Crasher]

VAG Germany says 20 years or 240,000 km…

[topdrawer]

VW UK recommend every 5 years - my cambelt was replaced at 5 years, March 2020, by local VW specialist (not main dealer) for £398. Local VW dealer quoted £499. Mileage was only 19500 at that point and I wasn't advised to have the pump done at the same time.

[Crasher]

The pump on yours is at the other end of the engine driven by its own belt.