I read 818 and Miata and thought there already was a Mazda 818.

If there were no check engine lights on before you took the saw to the Jetta, there will be no check engine lights on afterwards.
Not my ideal just a project I have been following:

Well if you want all that modern safety stuff, there is always this:

Sticking with VW a Type 2 Micro Bus

I had the GS550, besides the ignition module it was as reliable as gravity, I was just to old to live with that semi crouched seating position, but a great first bike. I did get it up to 170 Km/Hr, and I was more the limit than the bike, IMHO that is what a first bike should be.
I’m now looking for my 3rd /5th bike.

You had me at BRAT.
I had a ‘78 with royally messed up wiring, and it was still the most fun I have ever had from a car, and put me on my patch to being a quasi gear head.

Eligible for import in to Canada, but after going into Canadian $$$ if would be close to six figures, nice car but not a nice price