can anyone give a bit of advise as to where the pollen filter is on my mk1 octy vrs estate need to get a new one if possible

It's hiding under the scuttle panel at the bottom of the windscreen on the passenger side.

Left hand side of this picture. Essentially at the bottom of the windscreen on the nearside.

You can, if you have little hands change it would removing the scuttle cover. However, given the outside temps, take care as the plastic will not be very flexible and might break if you are not careful :'(

Did mine the other day without removing the trim. 5 minute job

cheers peeps will have a ganders in the next couple of days after spending crimbo at the outlaws :'(