1986 Volkswagen Scirocco GTX 8v Injection review from UK and Ireland

Fuel pump relay failed at 182 000. Very cheap to replace, only £20 and a 3 second job to fit.

Rear-view mirror constantly fell off. Apparently this is quite common in these cars. The wing mirrors provide more than enough vision to be safe, though.

Seats tend to wear down, typically on the 'wing' of the drivers seat closest to the door.

Rocker cover gasket needed replacing when I bought the car. Nothing much wrong with it, just leaking a little. Sump gasket had a big leak and needed replacing.

Very fun and exciting car which isn't afraid to move when you put your foot down on the accelerator! Good handling and good performance.

Looks awesome for a car made in the 80s.

Car thieves attempted to steal my Scirocco after breaking in through the door handles (popular on VWs of this decade). However, once inside they couldn't bypass the steering lock and managed to break it for me instead.

Plenty of space in the boot, and even more so with the back seats rolled down.

Passengers sitting in the back would be better off with short legs - there is barely any space back there!