My thoughts on cambelts are always use the best quality and most complete kit you can get or afford.
If you don't want to go the genuine parts route, use something like Gates or Conti kit. With the pump, make sure its got a metal impeller wheel as the ones with a plastic wheel can crack on the spindle with obvious results. Ironically, the genuine VW pumps have a plastic impeller so usually, an aftermarket pump is better.
So, in short, get the best quality kit and pump you can and follow the fitting instructions closely especially the tension of the belt and torque setting of the tensioner bolt and you can't go far wrong.
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