Smell petrol inside my 1998 VW golf cabriolet... Please help

Hi guys I literally bought this car 2 days ago and the first thing i noticed is it literally drinks petrol!!? is this because it is an automatic, its a 1.6ltr engine.

Thing is when I am driving I can smell petrol in the car.
However, nothing seems to be leaking outside, checked underneath car nothing leaking and no smell outside. Only when you get in the car, you can smell the petrol.

I have noticed also that i am putting slightly more petrol in the tank than usual.
Also smell gets stronger especially when i put petrol in tank.

Any ideas where smell could come from?

please help! thanks in advance

I would assume that your tank is rusty and leaking. Get under the car and look closely. Also check the fillerneck in the rear arch tub as these are prone to rust.

I would check out the connections and seal around the fuel sender. Quick and easy job just take out the back seat and remove the cover plate to check.
Had a similar problem see post below.

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=36940&highlight=asbestos