Petrol smell in boot/trunk

[Alf]

The last few times I opened the boot/trunk I have caught a smell of petrol. not overpowering but defintely there and I never noticed it before. Any ideas? The fuel tank is nearly empty if that makes any difference.

[Larry & Norma]

Try changing the rubber pipes that connect to the overflow tank on the right side
of the boot. Even if they look good. Worked for me.

[gerster]

It can be the vlotter in the middle of the bottom of your floor, mine was the rubber gone so there came fuel out.

[JimVillers]

Also remove the cover inside the trunk where the gas filler line passes.  There are rubber hose connections that need to be checked (or just replace the rubber hoses)..