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What smells of damp in my Volkswagen Golf V?

There's a smell of damp inside my Volkswagen Golf V. It's becoming quite noticeable.

Asked on 24 August 2010 by William Falls

Answered by Honest John
The bulkhead vent well drains are blocked, so rainwater is draining through the pollen filter into the car.
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