Volkswagen Id3 Max
From 799 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 21 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 cords visible or damaged | 21 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 21 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.7% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Id3 Maxs tested had between 12,382 and 26,978 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,488 median miles, the Id3 Max has 0.046 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 Max MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Id3 Max has a 91% MOT pass rate based on 799 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Id3 Max?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Id3 Max is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Id3 Max at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Id3 Max is 19,488 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,382 and 26,978 miles.
Buying a used Id3 Max?
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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