2022 Volkswagen ID.3 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 12,471 MOT tests, the 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 recorded a 91.3% pass rate. That is effectively the same as small family cars of a similar age (7.7% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 7.3% of tests against 1.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and shock absorbers — tread depth alone was recorded 390 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 ID.3 fails 8.0% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.5% at 90-120k, a spread of only 0.5 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.3% | 908 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 235 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.8% | 105 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.8% | 98 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 58 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.3% | 35 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 390 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 306 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 99 |
| 4 | Washers | 66 |
| 5 | Wipers | 39 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 29 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 25.0% | 3,120 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.1% | 636 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.0% | 252 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.6% | 193 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.2% | 154 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 47 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 7,596 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 3,975 | 9.1% |
| 60-90k | 769 | 13.8% |
| 90-120k | 120 | 7.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 507 | 7.7% |
| 2024 | 1,034 | 6.6% |
| 2025 | 10,922 | 8.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 ID.3
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 7.3% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (7.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Volkswagen ID.3s pass their MOT?
91.3% of the 12,471 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen ID.3?
Tyres, recorded in 7.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.9%).
Does the 2022 ID.3 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 7.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 12,471 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.