well as I was able to give the car a proper clean I though I had best post some pics here
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I have found the handbrake is sticking a bit today....so either cable or caliper repair time (both common mk3 issues, but the cable issue is a free fix! and I will try that first
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)... and tomorrow will be o.e headlamp blackening day!
The Hella's fitted may be going on ebay (unless I get a decent offer first!)