Does the 2010 VW Golf have a timing belt or chain?

If You would like to know whether the 2010 VW GTI comes with a timing chain or a timing belt, this is where You need to be. The VW GTI comes equipped with a hassle free timing chain. You might be wondering why it's considered hassle free. We consider it hassle free because it can last up to 150,000 miles before needing to be replaced. That's almost what Your car will last if You take good care of it. The main purpose of a timing chain is to keep the camshaft and crankshaft in rotation so that Your intake and exhaust valves open and close on time.