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P406 EGM

1997 Volkswagen Camper

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,924 mi
Last recorded82,924 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Camper78,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 EGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 82,924 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 82,919 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn come out of linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 82,340 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 80,477 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 78,601 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,356 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2020 78,356 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front out rigger corroded close to transmission mount

Offside Front out rigger corroded close to engine mount

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,831 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 77,831 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2018 77,822 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 77,305 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 77,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil Leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 134,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side panel trim (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil Leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,623 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 44,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 35,467 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 35,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 31,395 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 27,262 miles

exhaust backbox slightly corroded.

exhaust centre section deteriorated, leak of exhaust gases.

n/s/f c.v gaitor beginning to crack.

o/s/f c.v gaitor beginning to crack.

slight play n/s/f track rod end.

slight play o/s/f antiroll bar link.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,904 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,935 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,693 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 21,655 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 21,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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P406 EGM is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 78,601 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P406 EGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P406 EGM is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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