2021 · 3 years old at test · Electric mostly

2021 Volkswagen ID4 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,818 MOT tests in 2024. 86.0% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time86.0%
Failed or needed repairs14.0%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,818 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed5.3%
    215 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    45 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    13 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.3%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords damaged0.2%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres12.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  3. Lights & electrics1.2%
  4. Suspension0.7%
  5. Brakes0.4%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  7. Wheels0.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.3%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.5%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2021 Volkswagen ID4 cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 2)95.9%146 tests
2024 pass rate (age 3)86.0%2,818 tests
Change in one year−9.9 pointsaverage car: −3.3 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2021 Volkswagen ID4 is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

All ID4 years

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Volkswagen ID4?

In 2024, 86.0% of 2021 Volkswagen ID4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,818 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Volkswagen ID4?

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

Is the 2021 Volkswagen ID4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2021 Volkswagen ID4 getting worse with age?

In 2023, 95.9% passed first time. In 2024, 86.0% passed (−9.9 points). An average car that age changed by −3.3 points, so the 2021 Volkswagen ID4 is ageing worse than average.