1997 Volkswagen Camper 2.4L Diesel · P406 EGM
1997 Volkswagen Camper (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 82,924 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P406 EGM Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 82,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P406 EGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Camper (P406 EGM) between July 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (38 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn come out of linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
P406 EGM Mileage History
- 26/07/200621,655 mi
- 27/07/200621,655 mi
- 12/03/200721,693 mi+38 mi
- 27/02/200822,935 mi+1,242 mi
- 07/04/200924,904 mi+1,969 mi
- 09/04/201027,262 mi+2,358 mi
- 11/05/201131,395 mi+4,133 mi
- 10/12/201235,466 mi+4,071 mi
- 12/12/201235,467 mi+1 mi
- 09/04/201444,618 mi+9,151 mi
- 15/04/201444,623 mi+5 mi
- 15/09/2015134,241 mi+89,618 mi
- 17/09/201573,421 mi-60,820 mi
- 14/09/201677,301 mi+3,880 mi
- 04/10/201677,302 mi+1 mi
- 01/11/201777,305 mi+3 mi
- 13/10/201877,822 mi+517 mi
- 17/04/201977,831 mi+9 mi
- 26/04/201977,831 mi
- 20/10/202078,356 mi+525 mi
- 23/10/202078,356 mi
- 26/04/202278,601 mi+245 mi
- 09/05/202380,477 mi+1,876 mi
- 09/05/202482,340 mi+1,863 mi
- 07/05/202582,919 mi+579 mi
- 07/05/202582,924 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,262 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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