Another thing of note:That sounds like too much good sense...haha
Your bonnet pull cable junction is missing its cover, this could cause you issues opening the bonnet
They're under a fiver so worth getting. Part number 6R0823347
I spotted it missing on a good friends car recently after we had issues opening his bonnet and he said that he had issues previously due to that cover being missing and the cable moving.
Here is a pic of the junction with the cover on