2021 · 3 years old at test · Electric mostly

2021 Volkswagen ID3 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,020 MOT tests in 2024. 90.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time90.1%
Failed or needed repairs9.9%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,020 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    187 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    95 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    18 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords damaged0.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: not working0.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres8.0%
  2. Lights & electrics1.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  4. Suspension0.3%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  6. Brakes0.3%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.8%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Volkswagen ID3?

In 2024, 90.1% of 2021 Volkswagen ID3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,020 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Volkswagen ID3?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Volkswagen ID3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).