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Volkswagen ID.3 reliability by build year

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We've only got 1,215 MOT tests for Volkswagen ID.3 models built around 2022 (3 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Volkswagen ID.3 built around 2022: more dangerous faults than average

Testers find a dangerous fault on Volkswagen ID.3 models built around 2022 more often than on similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

6% of MOT tests on Volkswagen ID.3 models built around 2022 found a fault the tester marked as dangerous, against 3% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Volkswagen ID.3 models built around 2022 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Volkswagen ID.3's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Brakes

Worth checking

Inspect the brakes carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Headlight aim

If you have time

Park facing a wall at night and check the beam pattern is even and at the right height.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your ID.3's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

ID.3 E1 (1st gen)

E1 (1st gen) (2020-present)

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10.7% fail rate, built around 2022 (3 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 10 MOTs, 10.1%)

From 1,215 MOT tests at this ageView details →

By age

Volkswagen ID.3 fail rate by age

This chart combines every Volkswagen ID.3 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
1,21510.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 3 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 3-year-old Volkswagen ID.3 models

These issues come from 3-year-old Volkswagen ID.3 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    28.8%
    Advisory: 595Fail: 46 (7% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    4.5%
    Advisory: 32Fail: 45 (58% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    4.2%
    Advisory: 33Fail: 39 (54% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Headlamp aimed too low or out of line

    1.8%
    Advisory: 35Fail: 2 (5% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Braking effort varies slightly

    1.1%
    Advisory: 16Fail: 6 (27% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,215 MOT tests on 3-year-old Volkswagen ID.3 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 3-year-old Volkswagen ID.3 models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelNot much data
  1. Other + Tyres44%
  2. Tyres + Windscreen & wipers18%
  3. Lighting + Tyres16%
  4. Lighting + Other15%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 79 MOT tests on Volkswagen ID.3 cars built around 2022 (3 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Volkswagen ID.3.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

5 recalls in all

All 5 Volkswagen ID.3 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 Critical
  • 3 more

Top concerns

  • 93MF - charging restricted to 80%
  • Replace battery modules
  • Battery check

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Suzuki SX4

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7%

    Lower fail rate: 7.0%, against 10.7% for the Volkswagen ID.3, both built around 2022.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    2,689 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  2. 2

    Mini

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.6%

    No clear edge over the Volkswagen ID.3 on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    35,996 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  3. 3

    Mazda 2

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.4%
    Dangerous
    2.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.2%

    Lower fail rate: 7.6%, against 10.7% for the Volkswagen ID.3, both built around 2022.

    4,330 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  4. 4

    Toyota Prius

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    6.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.7%
    Dangerous
    1.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.4%

    Lower fail rate: 6.2%, against 10.7% for the Volkswagen ID.3, both built around 2022.

    5 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,509 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2022 (3 years old), the Volkswagen ID.3 across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 1,215 3-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Volkswagen ID.3 ever sold: 1,215 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2022 (3 years old): 1,215 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.