VW Scirocco Mk3 bucket seat guide
2008 to 2017
This is the modern Scirocco, launched in 2008 after VW revived the name for an unrelated car on a different platform to the classic Mk1 and Mk2 coupes. Six brands confirm a fitting frame: M2, Sparco, OMP, Planted, Cobra and Recaro.
The roll cage range is unusually wide for this car: OMP, Custom Cages and JP Cages between them offer eight different cages, from a budget DIY half cage through to a full multipoint weld-in.
- M2 direct fit subframe, £138.50, Sparco at £79.50, OMP at £106.37 and Planted at £187.46 all confirmed
- Cobra at £212.50 and Recaro at £309.75 also confirmed
- JP Cages alone offer five different cages, from a £295.62 DIY half cage to a £681.50 Bolt In Competition cage
- OMP and Custom Cages add three more cages, up to £1,515.25 for the Custom Cages T45
- The Recaro Cross Sportster CS with Side Airbag at £1,779.75 keeps the factory side airbag function working
- All FIA harnesses carry a stamped expiry date that ends their competition life regardless of wear
Six fitting frames
M2 confirm a direct fit frame for the Scirocco Mk3 at £138.50. Sparco offer one at £79.50, OMP at £106.37, Planted at £187.46, Cobra at £212.50 and Recaro at £309.75. All bolt to the factory floor mounting points.
The fitting kit
Cobra and Recaro side mounts are matched to their own seats; the Endurance Multi Point brackets work more broadly.
- Cobra Steel Side Mounts, £62.00 Cobra seats only
- Recaro FIA Steel Side Mount Brackets for Profi SPG/SPA, Pro Racer SPG/SPA, £160.00
- Endurance Motorsport Multi Point M8 Side Mount Brackets, £39.00
- Endurance Motorsport Sliding Runner Kit, £34.00 fore-aft adjustment
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FIA competition bucket seats
The Sparco Sprint at £210.00 and the Cobra Monaco Pro at £235 are the entry point. The OMP Champ-R at £318.00 the Mirco RTS-2 Velour at £349 and the Sparco Evo L QRT at £510.00 sit in the middle. The OMP RT Carbon/Fibreglass at £589.97, the Cobra Sebring T GT RT at £607.50 and the Cobra Suzuka T RT Track at £436.75 sit toward the top, and the Recaro Pole Position FIA at £829.50 and the Pole Position with ABE at £866.25 sit at the top of the range.
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Reclining sport seats
The Sparco R100 and R100 Vinyl at £235 are the entry point. The Sparco R500 Fabric and R500 Sky sit around £275 to £290, and the Cobra Daytona at £499.17 sits above them. The Cobra Misano Anniversary at £1,374.17 and the Recaro Cross Sportster CS with Side Airbag at £1,779.75 sit at the top of the range, and the Corbeau Sportline RRB Black, Sportline RRS and SVR Vinyl pairs, from £830.00 to £850.00 work out at roughly half those figures per seat.
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Our recommendationKeep the side airbag if the car needs an MOT and insurance sign-off
The Recaro Cross Sportster CS with Side Airbag is the seat to start with if you want to keep the factory safety systems intact. Cameron works out the fit and the best combination for a given car, so tell him your build and he will narrow the list.
Harnesses
There is no harness made specifically for the Scirocco Mk3, so you are fitting a universal belt and working out the mounting yourself. The standard rear seat belt mounts are not rated for harness shoulder strap loads, so one of the cages below, a bolt-in harness bar, or a fabricated anchor point is needed.
The Schroth Profi 3×2 at £370.01 and the TRS Magnum 6 Point Superlite at £245.00 are both FIA 8853-2016. The TRS Magnum 4 Point at £205.00 is FIA 8854-1998. All three carry a stamped expiry date regardless of wear. For a road or trackday car, the Takata Drift II and III and the TRS Clubman belts cost less, though none of those four are HANS compatible.
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Our recommendationConfirm the anchor before the belt
Tell us whether the car is caged, what is behind the seats now, and whether a head restraint is going in, and we will tell you what the shoulder straps can anchor to before you spend anything on the belt.
Roll cages
JP Cages offer the widest range on this page: a DIY Half Cage at £295.62, a Track Spec Half Cage at £516.12, a Show Cage with rear seats retained also at £516.12, a DIY Weld In Multipoint at £664.75, and a Bolt In Competition cage at £681.50. OMP add a 6 Point Bolt In at £1,560.73 and a Multipoint Weld In at £1,485.75, and Custom Cages build a T45 Multipoint kit at £1,515.25.
If competing, check the specification against your class regulations before ordering, and keep the sign-off paperwork with the logbook. Pad any tube within reach of a helmet, and tell your insurer, because a cage is a notifiable modification.
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What fits what
All seats below fit the Scirocco Mk3 on the frame that matches, with side mounts added where the mounting column says side mount.
| Seat | Mounting | Style | Notes |
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| Sparco Sprint | Base or side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | £210.00 |
| Cobra Monaco Pro | Base or side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | £235 |
| OMP Champ-R | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | £318.00 |
| Recaro Pole Position with ABE | Side mount | Road legal, type approved | £866.25 |
| Sparco R100 | Base mount, 345mm x 271mm | Road and track | £235 |
| Cobra Daytona | Base mount, 291mm x 330mm | Road and track | £499.17 |
| Recaro Cross Sportster CS with Side Airbag | Side mount | Reclining, keeps side airbag | £1,779.75 |
Common questions
Is this the same Scirocco as the 1980s coupe?
No. This is a modern car launched in 2008 after VW revived the Scirocco name. It shares nothing mechanically with the classic Mk1 or Mk2, which have their own separate guides.
Which frame does the Scirocco Mk3 need?
Six are confirmed: M2 at £138.50, Sparco at £79.50, OMP at £106.37, Planted at £187.46, Cobra at £212.50, and Recaro at £309.75.
Which cage should I choose?
It depends on budget and use. The JP Cages DIY Half Cage at £295.62 suits a budget build. The Custom Cages T45 at £1,515.25 is the fullest option for a more serious build.
Which seat keeps the factory side airbag working?
The Recaro Cross Sportster CS with Side Airbag at £1,779.75 is built to keep that system functional, which matters for MOT and insurance purposes.
Can I use the standard rear seat belt mounts for a harness?
No. They are not rated for the loads a harness shoulder strap puts through them in an impact. One of the cages above, a bolt-in harness bar, or a fabricated anchor point is needed instead.
More help
If your car turns out to be the classic Mk1 or Mk2 Scirocco rather than this modern revival, those generations have their own guides with different confirmed frames and cages. If you want the frame confirmed against your seat, or a cage checked against your class regulations, the contact link is the quickest way to get it looked at.
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