A month ago we purchased a new Volkswagen Golf Match TDI. We were instructed in how everything worked but, a week ago, realised that we had not been shown under the bonnet. Initially we found the engine compartment very neat, quite impressive really until we noticed lots of bits of soft rubber where the wiring looms pass through the bulkhead and also under the engine cover. Mice had evidently found this material very tasty but was it a German or a Devonian creature? Two other vehicles parked alongside had no infestation, neither had any others owned by us over the years. Would you please advise us if this is a common problem with Volkswagens and if you know of any deterrent besides keeping a cat under the bonnet?