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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: MinchCS on 04 February 2026, 19:36

Title: Wet boot and drain in hatch question.
Post by: MinchCS on 04 February 2026, 19:36

My daughter has a spare tyre well full of water in her Mk 7 diesel Golf. Looked at the usual suspects and the drain tube in the centre of the hatch is missing so have ordered a new one. But two questions if I may. The spare wheel well had at least an inch of water in it. Can that all come from just a misplaced drain tube? And how does the water get from the tailgate into the boot?

I am obviously going to fix it, but concerned it may be the rear vents too. Looking for some reassurance that the drain can cause a very wet boot. He writes hopefully...

Title: Re: Wet boot and drain in hatch question.
Post by: rowlers on 04 February 2026, 20:25

Yeah this can lead to water in the boot. But it could be the rear vents too!

Title: Re: Wet boot and drain in hatch question.
Post by: SRGTD on 04 February 2026, 21:52

Quote from: rowlers on 04 February 2026, 20:25

Yeah this can lead to water in the boot. But it could be the rear vents too!

The cause might also be perished seals around the rear light clusters.

Title: Re: Wet boot and drain in hatch question.
Post by: MinchCS on 05 February 2026, 07:20

I will take a deeper dive...
Thank you.

Title: Re: Wet boot and drain in hatch question.
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 05 February 2026, 07:57

Quote from: MinchCS on 04 February 2026, 19:36

My daughter has a spare tyre well full of water in her Mk 7 diesel Golf. Looked at the usual suspects and the drain tube in the centre of the hatch is missing so have ordered a new one. But two questions if I may. The spare wheel well had at least an inch of water in it. Can that all come from just a misplaced drain tube? And how does the water get from the tailgate into the boot?

I am obviously going to fix it, but concerned it may be the rear vents too. Looking for some reassurance that the drain can cause a very wet boot. He writes hopefully...

I had the same, quite deep. Replaced the drain tube. 3years now and bone dry.

Title: Re: Wet boot and drain in hatch question.
Post by: MinchCS on 05 February 2026, 14:46

Reassuring. Thanks.

Title: Re: Wet boot and drain in hatch question.
Post by: MinchCS on 06 February 2026, 12:21

All fixed. And if anyone else has this issue - and it is very common - then this is a great guide for DIYers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBA5K10Lmdc

Title: Re: Wet boot and drain in hatch question.
Post by: 2007GTI on 07 February 2026, 21:54

I had to take bumper off and seal up the vents to cure my problem

Title: Re: Wet boot and drain in hatch question.
Post by: GKR47 on 08 February 2026, 07:33

I fixed my vents last week but managed to do it from inside without removing the bumper. Its been a wet week and the boot is still dry.

Title: Re: Wet boot and drain in hatch question.
Post by: 2007GTI on 08 February 2026, 17:55

Spray a hose at it and you’ll find out.