2021 Volkswagen Id3 Tour — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,005 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Volkswagen Id3 Tour, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.0% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.1% in the 60-90k group versus 5.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.6% | 132 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.3% | 25 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 25 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.5% | 11 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.4% | 7 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 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 | 27 |
| 2 | Wipers | 19 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 4 | Washers | 10 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 8 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 6 |
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 | 23.1% | 464 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.0% | 81 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.4% | 48 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 35 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 27 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 6 |
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 | 795 | 5.9% |
| 30-60k | 963 | 8.7% |
| 60-90k | 223 | 12.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 978 | 7.9% |
| 2025 | 1,018 | 8.3% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Id3 Tour
Before buying a 2021 Volkswagen Id3 Tour, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.6% of tests for this year.
- 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.
- 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2021 Volkswagen Id3 Tours pass their MOT?
92.0% of the 2,005 2021 Volkswagen Id3 Tour MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Volkswagen Id3 Tour?
Tyres, recorded in 6.6% of tests, followed by visibility (1.3%).
Does the 2021 Id3 Tour get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.9% in the 0-30k band to 12.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,005 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.