What causes water accumulation under the spare tire in the trunk of Golf 7?

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The reasons for water accumulation in the spare tire well of Golf 7 are as follows: 1. Leakage caused by damaged or cracked sealing strips. 2. Holes drilled for installing radar or cameras were not properly sealed in time. Here are the solutions: 1. First, drain the water. There is a rubber drain plug at the bottom of the spare tire compartment in the trunk, which can be removed to drain the water; 2. Close the trunk, use a sponge soaked in water to pour water from top to bottom to locate the leakage point, check if the trunk lid is deformed or if the sealing strips are aged; 3. If the body sealing strips are exposed, simply pull them outward slightly; 4. There are drainage holes under the glass sealing strips on the lower side of the trunk lid. Use a sponge soaked in water and a small wooden stick to gently poke under the sealing strips. While pouring water, gently scrape to remove mud inside, as this mud blockage causes the leakage.