2022 Volkswagen ID.4 — MOT failures & pass rate
7,857 MOT tests on the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 are in this dataset, and 91.7% of them passed. That is 1.0 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 7.3%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 6.3% of all tests — 4.1 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 229 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 20.1% versus 6.1%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 1.5% of tests failed in 2023 against 9.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.3% | 497 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 172 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.6% | 123 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.8% | 62 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 36 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.4% | 30 |
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 | 229 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 182 |
| 3 | Wipers | 83 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 62 |
| 5 | Washers | 62 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 27 |
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 | 21.6% | 1,701 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.8% | 455 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.0% | 237 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 160 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.1% | 85 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 25 |
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 | 3,765 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 3,155 | 8.8% |
| 60-90k | 758 | 14.2% |
| 90-120k | 159 | 20.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 527 | 1.5% |
| 2024 | 953 | 2.9% |
| 2025 | 6,369 | 9.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 ID.4
On a 2022 ID.4, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.3% 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 (2.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.6% 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.4s pass their MOT?
91.7% of the 7,857 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen ID.4?
Tyres, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.2%).
Does the 2022 ID.4 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 20.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,857 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.