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LDA 833K

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,954 mi
Last recorded32,954 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDA 833K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 32,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 32,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 31,497 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,816 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 30,249 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 29,893 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,713 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 27,334 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,889 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 23,836 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,248 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,399 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,503 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 55,721 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,721 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 53,849 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

slight play steering box

Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,849 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight play steering box

Fail 23 Jul 2009 50,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,793 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,932 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 48,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyre treads perished

exhaust note noisy

slight oil leak nearside rear brake plate

Pass 8 Apr 2006 46,782 miles

small fluid leak nearside rear brake plate

some corrosion to front and rear body mounts

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beach Buggy?

Based on 2,577 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
230
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
299
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Headlamp aim too low 64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
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LDA 833K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 20,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beach Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LDA 833K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beach Buggy typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LDA 833K registered?

LDA 833K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 11 February 1972.

Is LDA 833K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDA 833K shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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