Volkswagen Id3 Life MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Id3 Life. Check any Id3 Life by registration number below.
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92.4%
Avg Pass Rate
+6.8%
vs Volkswagen Avg
5
Year Ranges
Excellent
Reliability
Volkswagen Id3 Life — MOT Reliability Overview
The Volkswagen Id3 Life has an average MOT pass rate of 92.4%, which is 6.8 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Id3 Life is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Id3 Life fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Id3 Life for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Volkswagen Id3 Life, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Volkswagen Id3 Life performs at MOT across different model years.
2023
Based on 166 vehicles
3.6%
7.3%
2022
Based on 1,403 vehicles
3.4%
6.2%
60k mi
2021
Based on 8,578 vehicles
3.7%
9.2%
44k mi
2020
Based on 2,951 vehicles
1.8%
6.9%
40k mi
0
Based on 2,054 vehicles
29k mi
Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Id3 Life
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Id3 Life fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
A tyre seriously damaged
A tyre cords visible or damaged
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Nearside
Rear Offside
Rear Nearside
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Volkswagen Id3 Life — Frequently Asked Questions
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