VOLKSWAGEN ID3 LIFE MOT Pass Rate
92.7% of 3,260 VOLKSWAGEN ID3 LIFE MOT tests pass.
The ID3 LIFE passes its MOT 92.7% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 78.1%.
The VOLKSWAGEN ID3 LIFE passes its MOT 92.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 92.5% at 0–3 years versus 92.9% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.5% | 1,494 | 31,514 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.9% | 1,766 | 32,741 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN ID3 LIFE
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN ID3 LIFE fails its MOT is tyres — present in 61.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 61.1% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 27.6% | too high |
| Visibility | 12.6% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Suspension | 11.0% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 3.0% | excessively fluctuating |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.3% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.3% | badly distorted |
| Steering | 0.3% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.3% | cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.3% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 78.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 84.2% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate