Volkswagen Id3 Life
From 11,108 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Id3 Lifes fare better: 2023 models pass at 90.2% vs 92.6% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 298 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 298 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 278 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 175 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 30 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 25 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 25 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 21 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 17 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 15 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 15 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2022 | 91.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2021 | 90.5% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 92.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Id3 Lifes tested had between 17,243 and 34,206 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,343 median miles, the Id3 Life has 0.036 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Id3 Life MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Id3 Life has a 90.9% MOT pass rate based on 11,108 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Id3 Life?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Id3 Life is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 298 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Id3 Life at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Id3 Life is 25,343 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,243 and 34,206 miles.
Buying a used Id3 Life?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.