2023 Volkswagen ID.5 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 272 MOT tests, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.5 recorded a 96.3% pass rate. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (5.3% fail rate), the 2023 ID.5 comes out 1.7pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.7%) and lighting & signalling (1.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 9 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 15.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.7% | 10 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 5 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.4% | 1 |
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 | 9 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 2 |
| 3 | Wipers | 1 |
| 4 | Size/type | 1 |
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 | 15.1% | 41 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.7% | 10 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.8% | 5 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 1 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.4% | 1 |
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 | 157 | 1.3% |
| 30-60k | 95 | 7.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68 | 5.9% |
| 2025 | 203 | 3.0% |
What to check before buying a 2023 ID.5
On a 2023 ID.5, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.7% 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 (1.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.4% 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 2023 Volkswagen ID.5s pass their MOT?
96.3% of the 272 2023 Volkswagen ID.5 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Volkswagen ID.5?
Tyres, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.8%).
Does the 2023 ID.5 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 1.3% in the 0-30k band to 7.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 272 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.