Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 95 2.0 Rust / hole underneath

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Sat 28 Mar 2009 13:37
95 2.0 Rust / hole underneath - adam f
Afternoon,

Not my car this time but it is the same (golf gti 8 valve)

Anyway my cousins car has a damp patch on the carpet behind the drivers seat. He couldn't work out why, so i got underneath and there is a whopping great hole an the floor. Its right next to a sort of rubber drain plug?
It is quite big (i can get 4 fingers in there and feel the carpet)
The car is due a MOT shortley. Will this be a fail?
Can it be welded? The hole is next to 3 lines (fuel line and brake line i assumme)
or can we get some of that sticky metal sheet and put that over it? (wil it pass the MOT like this?)

With regards to the welding, will it be a expensive job?
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Sat 28 Mar 2009 14:30
95 2.0 Rust / hole underneath - jc2
Depends on the position of the hole in relation to main fore and aft structure and crossmembers;if it is more than 3" away,it should pass.If it is OK,then a small sheet of steel or ali and pop-rivets.If less than 3",it must be welded.
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