Volkswagen Id4 City
From 335 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 11 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 | 11 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface | 1 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 1 |
| a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Id4 Citys tested had between 20,121 and 35,333 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,452 median miles, the Id4 City has 0.029 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 City MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Id4 City has a 92.2% MOT pass rate based on 335 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Id4 City?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Id4 City is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Id4 City at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Id4 City is 26,452 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,121 and 35,333 miles.
Buying a used Id4 City?
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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