Just ran a scan on a friends VW polo gti (2000) and got these codes back.... car just had service but is due a cambelt swap soon too....been outside of the dealer network for some time, so these codes will have been there for some time. Clearing them and they return instantly or in a day or so....

VAG-COM Version: Release 704.1
Data version: 20071016

Friday,22,February,2008,13:36:34:41917

Chassis Type: 6N - VW Polo
Scan: 01 02 03 08 15 17 19 25 41 45 46 55

VIN: XXXXXXXX Mileage: 163880km/101830miles
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Address 01: Engine Labels: None
Part No: 036 906 033 A
Component: 1.6l/4V SIMOS3 00HS3259
Coding: 00031
Shop #: WSC 00788

4 Faults Found:
17935 - Camshaft Timing Adj. Bank1 (N205): Short to Ground
P1527 - 35-00 - -
17524 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Heating; B1 S1: Open Circuit
P1116 - 35-00 - -
17833 - EVAP Purge Valve (N80): Short to Ground
P1425 - 35-00 - -
17759 - Cam Position Sensor (G40): Implausible Signal at Starting
P1351 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
Readiness: 0010 1101

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Address 17: Instruments Labels: None
Part No: 6N0 920 904 K
Component: KOMBIINSTRUMENT BOO V06
Coding: 00444
Shop #: WSC 00308

1 Fault Found:
01039 - Coolant Temperature Sensor (G2)
30-10 - Open or Short to Plus - Intermittent

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Address 46: Central Conv. Labels: None
Part No: 6N0 959 799 B
Component: 7E Zentral-SG Komf. 0001
Coding: 04096
Shop #: WSC 00788

1 Fault Found:
00950 - Central Locking Motor - tailgate (V53); UNLOCK
25-00 - Unknown Switch Condition

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To see if the problem components might have something in common, for example if they all get their power from the same place.

-Uwe-

 

Thanks, one to pass on the garage when they do the cam belts....might well be connected as you say...