Volkswagen Id3 Style
From 991 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 27 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 | 27 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 22 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 14 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 94.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Id3 Styles tested had between 14,713 and 25,074 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,260 median miles, the Id3 Style 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 Style MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Id3 Style has a 92% MOT pass rate based on 991 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Id3 Style?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Id3 Style is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Id3 Style at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Id3 Style is 22,260 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,713 and 25,074 miles.
Buying a used Id3 Style?
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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