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

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96.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.8%

vs Volkswagen Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Id4 Life — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Id4 Life has an average MOT pass rate of 96.4%, which is 10.8 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Id4 Life 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 fails its MOT are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged. If you are preparing your Id4 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 Id4 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 Id4 Life performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 382 vehicles

97.6%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

1.3%

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

0

Based on 1,567 vehicles

96.6%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

31k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Id4 Life

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

1

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.6%
2

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.5%
3

A tyre seriously damaged

1.1%
4

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

0.8%
Volkswagen Id4 Life Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.3%

Front Offside

1.0%

Rear Nearside

0.8%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

Volkswagen Passat Variant Syncro

92.3% pass rate

Volkswagen Vento

88.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km

92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Id4 Life

Volkswagen Id4 Life — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Id4 Life MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Id4 Life?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Id4 Life is 96.4% 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?
The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Id4 Life are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.6%), A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.5%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volkswagen Id4 Life reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.4%, the Volkswagen Id4 Life 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?
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?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Id4 Life: 59,125 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Id4 Life to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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