2020 · 4 years old at test · Electric mostly

2020 Volkswagen ID3 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,303 MOT tests in 2024. 92.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time92.0%
Failed or needed repairs8.0%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,303 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 cords1.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    54 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    43 marked dangerous
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working0.6%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.4%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.3%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.6%
  2. Lights & electrics1.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  4. Suspension0.9%
  5. Brakes0.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.4%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.7%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2020 Volkswagen ID3 cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 3)92.1%3,071 tests
2024 pass rate (age 4)92.0%3,303 tests
Change in one year−0.1 pointsaverage car: −0.8 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2020 Volkswagen ID3 is ageing about the same as an average car.

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 2020 Volkswagen ID3?

In 2024, 92.0% of 2020 Volkswagen ID3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,303 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 Volkswagen ID3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2020 Volkswagen ID3 getting worse with age?

In 2023, 92.1% passed first time. In 2024, 92.0% passed (−0.1 points). An average car that age changed by −0.8 points, so the 2020 Volkswagen ID3 is ageing about the same as average.