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P397 EGM

1997 Volkswagen Motorhome

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

138,292 mi
Last recorded138,292 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Motorhome84,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 EGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 138,292 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 136,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 135,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 134,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fuel filter bracket / floor corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 132,672 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2018 132,622 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 126,010 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 117,018 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s and n/s front lower ball joint dust cover split

play in o/s front inner steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2016 116,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s and n/s front lower ball joint dust cover split

play in o/s front inner steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2015 107,813 miles

nearside front chassis out rigger corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 102,209 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 100,129 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside wiper split

Pass 22 Jun 2012 99,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 98,546 miles

n/s/f inner wing corroded

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2010 96,925 miles

n/s/f inner wing corroded

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 22 Jul 2010 96,925 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2009 94,325 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 94,325 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 92,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 89,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

front and rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2006 86,218 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 85,502 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

adv1se corrosion n/s/f chassis member

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorhome?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
1,733
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 148
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 139
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
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P397 EGM is a 1997 Volkswagen Motorhome in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorhome fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P397 EGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P397 EGM is a 1997 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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