VW Scirocco Mk1 bucket seat guide
1974 to 1981
Planted, Corbeau and Cobra all confirm a fitting frame for the Scirocco Mk1. Schroth build a harness belt specifically for this car, and Custom Cages list two cages that cover both the Mk1 and the later Mk2 on shared floorpan geometry.
The seat range spans FIA competition shells, the OMP TR-S Legend built for a classic-look competition build, and a run of period-flavoured Auto Style and Cobra reclining seats that suit a Mk1 kept close to original spec.
- Planted Technology bracket, £222.60, base mount, confirmed for the Scirocco Mk1
- Corbeau at £245 and Cobra at £205.00 also confirmed
- Schroth build a QuickFit ASM harness belt for the Scirocco Mk1, £277.97, Road and Track approval, not FIA rated
- Safety Devices and OMP cages are titled specifically for the Mk1; Custom Cages' two kits cover both the Mk1 and Mk2
- The OMP TR-S Legend FIA Classic Motorsport Seat at £297.60 suits a classic-look competition build
- All FIA harnesses carry a stamped expiry date that ends their competition life regardless of wear
Three fitting frames
Planted confirm a bracket for the Scirocco Mk1 at £222.60, base mount. Corbeau offer a frame at £245 and Cobra at £205.00. All bolt to the factory floor mounting points. Most bucket seats on this page are side mount, so a set of side mounts on top of the Planted bracket is the usual route for a Sparco, OMP or Sabelt seat.
The fitting kit
Choose one frame. Corbeau and Cobra are locked to their own brand of seat; Planted works more broadly.
- Planted Technology bracket, £222.60, base mount
- Corbeau direct fit subframe, £245, Corbeau seats only
- Cobra direct fit subframe, £205.00, Cobra seats only
- Sparco FIA Steel Side Mount Brackets, £90.00 fits Sparco, OMP, Cobra and Sabelt side-mount seats
- Cobra Premium Sliding Runners, £84.00 for a Cobra base-mount seat
- Sparco Sliding Runner Kit, £41.94 per seat, 345mm x 271mm bolt pattern
- Endurance Motorsport Sliding Runner Kit, £40.80 alternative runner option
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FIA competition and classic-style bucket seats
The Cobra Monaco Pro at £235 and the Auto Style Type Classic Fabric With Headrest at £227.94 are the entry point. The OMP TR-S Legend at £297.60 is built specifically for a classic-look competition build. The OMP Champ-R at £381.60 sits above them, and the Sparco Evo QRT at £570.00 sits at the top of the range.
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Reclining sport seats
The Sparco R100 at £235 is the entry point. The Auto Style Type Retro Fabric and Type Retro, both £302.50, have a period-flavoured look, and the Sparco GT at £505.90 sits above them. The Cobra Stuttgart Vinyl Tartan Edition at £919.00 and the Recaro Classic LS at £2,759.40 sit at the top of the range.
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Our recommendationMatch the seat to the build
The OMP TR-S Legend suits a classic-look competition build, while the period-flavoured Auto Style and Cobra Stuttgart seats suit a Mk1 kept close to original spec. Cameron works out the fit and the best combination for a given car, so tell him how the Scirocco is used and he will point you at the right one.
Harnesses
Schroth build a QuickFit ASM harness belt specifically for the Scirocco Mk1 at £277.97. It carries Road and Track approval rather than an FIA rating, so it suits a road or fast road car rather than an FIA-regulated competition entry.
For FIA competition, the Schroth Profi 3×2 at £444.01 and the TRS Magnum 6 Point Superlite at £245 are both FIA 8853-2016. The TRS Magnum 4 Point at £205 is FIA 8854-1998. All three carry a stamped expiry date regardless of wear. 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 for any of these. 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
Safety Devices build a Bolt-In Rear cage at £519.60 and a 6 Point Bolt-In at £879.60 both titled specifically for the Mk1. OMP list a 6 Point Bolt In at £880.20, also Mk1-specific. Custom Cages build a CDS kit at £998.57 and a T45 kit at £1,818.30, both titled to cover the Mk1 and the later Mk2 on shared floorpan geometry.
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 Mk1 on the frame that matches, with side mounts added where the mounting column says side mount.
| Seat | Mounting | Style | Notes |
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| Cobra Monaco Pro | Base or side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | £235 |
| OMP TR-S Legend | Side mount | FIA classic competition | £297.60 |
| OMP Champ-R | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | £381.60 |
| Sparco Evo QRT | Side mount | FIA 8855-1999 | £570.00 |
| Auto Style Type Classic Fabric With Headrest | Base mount | Period-flavoured fixed back | £227.94 |
| Auto Style Type Retro | Base mount | Period-flavoured reclining | £302.50 |
| Sparco R100 | Base mount, 345mm x 271mm | Road and track | £235 |
Common questions
Which frame does the Scirocco Mk1 need?
Three are confirmed: Planted at £222.60, Corbeau at £245 for Corbeau seats, and Cobra at £205.00 for Cobra seats.
Is there a harness made specifically for the Scirocco Mk1?
Yes. Schroth build a QuickFit ASM harness belt at £277.97. It carries Road and Track approval, not an FIA rating, so it suits a road or fast road car rather than FIA-regulated competition.
Does the same roll cage fit the Mk1 and Mk2 Scirocco?
Custom Cages’ two kits are titled to cover both generations. Safety Devices and OMP’s cages are titled specifically for the Mk1.
Is there a seat built for a classic-look competition build?
Yes. The OMP TR-S Legend at £297.60 is an FIA-rated seat with a classic aesthetic that suits this car particularly well.
Can I use the standard rear seat belt mounts for the 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 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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