how often should a vtr be serviced?

[LeeM]

my cars done exactly 10k miles since its last service, normally its been serviced with its mot but i was a bit skint this month and the mot cost a fair bit so i havent had it done. when should it be done? doesnt feel like it needs it but wanna get it done at the right time
cheers

[Agent_Orange]

"Full" service or just in terms of oil + filter? I've been getting that changed every 5k. Check out the condition of the oil - has it darkened @10k?
I do my air filter, sparks, and renew the other fluids once a year. Though you can't go wrong following the frequency & list in the service manual.

[DanT]

"Full" service or just in terms of oil + filter? I've been getting that changed every 5k. Check out the condition of the oil - has it darkened @10k?
I do my air filter, sparks, and renew the other fluids once a year. Though you can't go wrong following the frequency & list in the service manual.

Yup same here.

[LeeM]

what does a full service include? its at 80k and i cant find record of the timing belt being done so will get that changed too

[Agent_Orange]

Deffo get that timing belt done asap mate! While it's all stripped out get the water pump done for an extra £30 or so. Water pump is driven by the timing belt (crazy idea) and can get full of gunk, the bearings fail and your engine goes pop!
I'd do the belt in preference to the service. Oil change etc you can perhaps do?