Volkswagen Id4 1St Edition
From 3,663 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 173 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 | 173 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 169 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 33 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 13 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 8 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 7 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 7 |
| wiper blade defective | 6 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 83.1% of Id4 1St Edition failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £79.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.7% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Id4 1St Editions tested had between 18,818 and 38,312 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,796 median miles, the Id4 1St Edition has 0.043 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 Id4 1St Edition MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Id4 1St Edition has a 87.7% MOT pass rate based on 3,663 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Id4 1St Edition?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Id4 1St Edition is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 173 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Id4 1St Edition at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Id4 1St Edition is 28,796 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,818 and 38,312 miles.
Buying a used Id4 1St Edition?
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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