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EA03 ZMU

2003 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

178,281 mi
Last recorded178,281 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Motorhome91,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ZMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 178,281 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 172,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 171,996 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 168,653 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 164,181 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 159,074 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 149,624 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 145,896 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 137,572 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 136,212 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 136,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 133,525 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 133,525 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 131,726 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 131,726 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 124,665 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 124,665 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 106,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2011 80,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 80,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 74,840 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 58,730 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,896 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,941 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 37,896 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

parking brak leaver on last reserve of travel

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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EA03 ZMU is a 2003 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 91,447 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 EA03 ZMU, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA03 ZMU registered?

EA03 ZMU is a 2003 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is EA03 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 ZMU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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