2022 Volkswagen Id.3 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,647 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Id.3, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.3% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.8% | 129 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 30 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.5% | 9 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 6 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 6 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 3 |
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 | 65 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 44 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 8 |
| 4 | Attachment | 7 |
| 5 | Washers | 6 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
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 | 29.6% | 487 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.9% | 80 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 26 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.5% | 25 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 8 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 4 |
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 | 1,133 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 483 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Id.3
Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Id.3, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.8% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.8% 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 (1.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.5% 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 1,647 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 7.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.8%).
Does the 2022 Id.3 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 10.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,647 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.