Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition. Check any Id4 Life Edition by registration number below.

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94.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.7%

vs Volkswagen Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition has an average MOT pass rate of 94.3%, which is 8.7 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Id4 Life Edition is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition fails its MOT are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Id4 Life Edition 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 Id4 Life Edition, 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 Id4 Life Edition performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 33 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2023

Based on 382 vehicles

97.6%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

1.3%

2022

Based on 81 vehicles

96.3%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

3.3%

Mileage at 3yr

41k mi

2022

Based on 1,436 vehicles

97.6%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

2.4%

Mileage at 3yr

59k mi

2021

Based on 3,531 vehicles

94.0%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

6.2%

Mileage at 3yr

65k mi

2021

Based on 313 vehicles

92.0%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

9.1%

Mileage at 3yr

47k mi

2021

Based on 84 vehicles

90.5%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

8.4%

Mileage at 3yr

46k mi

2021

Based on 262 vehicles

88.2%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

13.3%

Mileage at 3yr

48k mi

2021

Based on 3,770 vehicles

87.4%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

15.8%

Mileage at 3yr

54k mi

2021

Based on 487 vehicles

91.6%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

8.4%

Mileage at 3yr

52k mi

2021

Based on 30 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

6.7%

Mileage at 3yr

41k mi

0

Based on 1,567 vehicles

96.6%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

31k mi

0

Based on 128 vehicles

95.3%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

38k mi

0

Based on 30 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

32k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A tyre cords visible or damaged

4.4%

A tyre seriously damaged

3.0%

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.5%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

0.9%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

0.7%

Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition Common Faults & Repair Costs

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92.9% pass rate

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93.5% pass rate

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75.0% pass rate

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60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition

Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition?

The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition is 94.3% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition?

The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition are: A tyre cords visible or damaged (4.4%), A tyre seriously damaged (3.0%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 94.3%, the Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition?

Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Id4 Life Edition: 40,600 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Id4 Life Edition to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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