Volkswagen Id4 Life
From 2,115 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Id4 Lifes fare better: 2023 models pass at 93.8% vs 91.7% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 46 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 46 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 31 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 25 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 7 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 7 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction |
| 2022 | 93.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 91.7% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Id4 Lifes tested had between 28,932 and 57,111 miles on the clock.
At 43,432 median miles, the Id4 Life has 0.017 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 Life MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Id4 Life has a 92.4% MOT pass rate based on 2,115 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Id4 Life?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Id4 Life is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 46 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Id4 Life at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Id4 Life is 43,432 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,932 and 57,111 miles.
Buying a used Id4 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.