Volkswagen ID.4 MOT pass rate & common failures
The Volkswagen ID.4 appears in 21,679 MOT tests spanning model years 2021–2025, and 91.8% of them passed. That is effectively the same as mid-size SUVs of a similar age (7.4% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 6.6% of all tests — 4.9 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 525 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the ID.4 fails 6.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 6.8% at 120-150k, a spread of only 0.4 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.9% of tests failed in 2022 against 9.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every ID.4 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,678 | 91.7% | 8.3% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 7,857 | 91.7% | 8.3% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 1,017 | 94.2% | 5.8% | Tyres |
| 2024 | 98 | 91.8% | 8.2% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.6% | 1,424 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 364 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 284 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.8% | 176 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 65 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.3% | 62 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 40 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.1% | 24 |
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 | 525 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 350 |
| 3 | Wipers | 167 |
| 4 | Washers | 145 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 137 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 60 |
| 7 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 56 |
| 8 | Size/type | 46 |
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 | 20.7% | 4,482 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.9% | 1,063 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.3% | 717 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 426 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.2% | 262 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 63 |
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 | 8,480 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 9,511 | 8.9% |
| 60-90k | 3,062 | 10.4% |
| 90-120k | 536 | 13.8% |
| 120-150k | 59 | 6.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 734 | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 1,734 | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 6,747 | 8.1% |
| 2025 | 12,460 | 9.3% |
What to check before buying a Volkswagen ID.4
- Tyres (6.6% 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 (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.3% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen ID.4?
91.8% of the 21,679 Volkswagen ID.4 MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.2% fail rate, across model years 2021–2025.
What does the Volkswagen ID.4 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 6.6% of tests, then lighting & signalling (1.7%).
How much does mileage affect ID.4 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 6.8% for 120-150k, a 0.4-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 21,679 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.