2022 Volkswagen ID.5 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Volkswagen ID.5 passed 91.4% of its 3,107 recorded MOT tests. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (7.6% fail rate), the 2022 ID.5 comes out 1.0pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 7.0% 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 95 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.2% in the 0-30k band and 11.3% in the 60-90k band, a 4.2-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 0.0% of tests failed in 2023 against 9.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.0% | 218 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 69 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 40 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 13 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 10 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.3% | 10 |
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 | 95 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 51 |
| 3 | Washers | 24 |
| 4 | Wipers | 19 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 15 |
| 6 | Size/type | 12 |
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 | 26.0% | 807 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.5% | 201 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.6% | 80 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.0% | 32 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.9% | 28 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 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 | 1,731 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 1,213 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 141 | 11.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 139 | 1.4% |
| 2025 | 2,917 | 9.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 ID.5
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 7.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (7.0% 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 (1.3% 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
How many 2022 Volkswagen ID.5s pass their MOT?
91.4% of the 3,107 2022 Volkswagen ID.5 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen ID.5?
Tyres, recorded in 7.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.2%).
Does the 2022 ID.5 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 11.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,107 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.