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GDD 711N

1974 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,542 mi
Last recorded1,542 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDD 711N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 1,542 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 1,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 913 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 12 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 12 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2008 61,968 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 61,968 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,968 miles

rear body is corroded on each side of engine ; where rear bumper is attached to(requires attention )

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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GDD 711N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GDD 711N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GDD 711N registered?

GDD 711N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is GDD 711N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDD 711N shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GDD 711N have outstanding finance?

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