2022 Volkswagen Id5 Pro Performance — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,510 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Id5 Pro Performance, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.7% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.3% in the 60-90k group versus 7.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.9% | 104 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 30 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 20 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 7 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 5 |
| 6 | Suspension | 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 | 42 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 30 |
| 3 | Washers | 11 |
| 4 | Wipers | 11 |
| 5 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 7 |
| 6 | Size/type | 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 | 25.6% | 387 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.4% | 97 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.4% | 36 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.9% | 14 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.5% | 8 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 2 |
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 | 842 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 596 | 9.4% |
| 60-90k | 65 | 12.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64 | 1.6% |
| 2025 | 1,423 | 8.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Id5 Pro Performance
Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Id5 Pro Performance, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.9% 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 (2.0% 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 Id5 Pro Performances pass their MOT?
91.7% of the 1,510 2022 Volkswagen Id5 Pro Performance MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Id5 Pro Performance?
Tyres, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.0%).
Does the 2022 Id5 Pro Performance get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 12.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,510 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.