Volkswagen ID.5 MOT pass rate & common failures
3,415 MOT tests on the Volkswagen ID.5 (2021–2025) give it a 91.9% pass rate. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail at 7.4%, so the ID.5 sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 6.7% of tests against 2.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and washers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 104 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the ID.5 fails 6.6% of the time in the 0-30k band and 10.6% at 60-90k, a spread of only 4.0 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 0.0% of tests failed in 2023 against 8.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every ID.5 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,107 | 91.4% | 8.6% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 272 | 96.3% | 3.7% | Tyres |
| 2024 | 32 | 100.0% | 0.0% | - |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.7% | 228 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 74 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.2% | 41 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 13 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 10 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 10 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.3% | 9 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 104 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 53 |
| 3 | Washers | 24 |
| 4 | Wipers | 20 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 15 |
| 6 | Size/type | 13 |
| 7 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 12 |
| 8 | Shock absorbers | 8 |
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 | 24.9% | 850 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.2% | 211 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.4% | 81 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.1% | 37 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.8% | 28 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.1% | 5 |
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 | 1,909 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,321 | 9.8% |
| 60-90k | 161 | 10.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 208 | 2.9% |
| 2025 | 3,155 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a Volkswagen ID.5
- Tyres (6.7% 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 (1.2% 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.5?
91.9% of the 3,415 Volkswagen ID.5 MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.1% fail rate, across model years 2021–2025.
What does the Volkswagen ID.5 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 6.7% of tests, then lighting & signalling (2.2%).
How much does mileage affect ID.5 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 10.6% for 60-90k, a 4.0-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,415 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.