MOT Risk Index.co.uk

Volkswagen ID.4 MOT pass rate and common problems

91.2% of Volkswagen ID.4s passed the 2024 MOT (6,382 first tests): 88.8% at the first attempt and 2.4% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it is statistically indistinguishable from normal: MOT Risk Index 97.5 (95% CI 91.0–104.5; 100 = normal).

Volkswagen ID.4 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate91.2%incl. 2.4% fixed at the test centre20246382
Passed at the first attempt88.8%all first tests20246382
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 91.0–104.5)97.5index100 = normal for its age · rank 422 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20246382
Biggest excess: Tyres9.2per 1008.6 same-age2019–20248812
Dangerous defects5.8per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20248812
Advisory items39.2per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20248812
strip · Volkswagen ID.4 · MOT Risk Index · 97.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Volkswagen ID.4. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 422 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 359 and 500 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Volkswagen ID.4 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank422of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20246382
Best rank within its 95% interval359rankother models held where they are20246382
Worst rank within its 95% interval500rankother models held where they are20246382

Check this car by registration

Before you submit. Enter a UK registration to compare this vehicle with similar cars. We send the registration to the DVSA MOT History API, do not put it in the URL or send it to analytics, and keep any server-side cache for no more than 15 minutes. MOT history is free on GOV.UK; we do not sell it. Statistical information, not vehicle condition advice. Read how we use your data.

Download this page's numbers (CSV) · How to cite

Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index moved from 107.2 to 97.5 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed, and crossed the normal line.

What actually fails on a Volkswagen ID.4 MOT, and how often?

Volkswagen ID.4 MOTs fail most often on tyres: 9.2 per 100 tests, against 8.6 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 8,812).

bar · Volkswagen ID.4 · Tyres · 9.2 vs 8.6 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres9.2per 1008.62019–2024807
Visibility2.4per 1002.92019–2024212
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment0.6per 1001.92019–202456
Suspension0.6per 1000.82019–202453

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,812 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Volkswagen ID.4 compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Volkswagen ID.4 is tyres at age 3: 8.8 failures per 100 tests, against 4.2 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 5,076).

bullet · Volkswagen ID.4 · Tyres, age 3 · 8.8 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 8.8 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0.3 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.6 vs 0.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 38.8per 1004.22019–20245076
Brakes, age 30.3per 1001.82019–20245076
Suspension, age 30.6per 1000.62019–20245076

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Volkswagen ID.4 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Volkswagen ID.4 MOTs flag tyres most: 31.5 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 8,812).

bar · Volkswagen ID.4 · Tyres · 31.5 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres31.5per 10039.72019–20242772
Non-component advisories3.8per 1007.82019–2024332
Suspension2.4per 10026.22019–2024212
Brakes0.9per 10034.72019–202478

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,812 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Volkswagen ID.4?

For Volkswagen ID.4s aged under 3 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 3.3% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 3,259).

bar · Volkswagen ID.4 · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 3.3 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–20243259
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20243259
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20243259
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20243259
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243259
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 300 cars)5% next fail2019–2024300
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 300 cars)2.3% next fail2019–2024300
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 233 cars)2.1% next fail2019–2024233
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 233 cars)2.1% next fail2019–2024233

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Volkswagen ID.4 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Volkswagen ID.4 gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 5.8 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 5.6 major and 2.1 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Volkswagen ID.4 · Dangerous defects · 5.8 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 5.8 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects5.8per 10011.22019–20248812

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,812 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volkswagen ID.4 still pass its MOT in a few years?

At age 3, 12.5% of Volkswagen ID.4s failed their MOT first time, against 12.4% for all cars of that age (2024, n = 5,076).

line · Volkswagen ID.4 · Age 3 · 12.5 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 12.5. Age 3: 12.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 312.5% failed first time12.420245076

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Volkswagen ID.4 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Volkswagen ID.4s fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 3, where they fail less often: 12.5% against 12.6% (2024, n = 5,076).

line · Volkswagen ID.4 · Age 3 · 12.5 vs 12.6 · 2024
Age 3: 12.5. Age 3: 12.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 312.5% fail12.620245076

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Volkswagen ID.4 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Volkswagen ID.4 MOT: about £10 (up to about £19 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 6,382).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Volkswagen ID.4 · Expected repair bill · 10.2 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill10.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue6382
Estimated range lower10.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue6382
Estimated range upper19.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue6382
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)8.3GBP expected contribution90price catalogue6382
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)1.1GBP expected contribution180price catalogue6382
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)0.8GBP expected contribution140price catalogue6382

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volkswagen ID.4 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 4 fail less often for their age than the Volkswagen ID.4 and 4 as often or more. The Volkswagen ID.4 has an MOT Risk Index of 97.5, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 6,382).

bar · Volkswagen ID.4 · Volkswagen ID.4 (this model) · 97.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volkswagen ID.4 (this model)97.5index100 = normal20246382
Volkswagen e-Golf95.1index97.520246530
Polestar 296.2index97.520245886
Mercedes-Benz EQA99index97.520245109
Tesla Model S97.7index97.5202410782
Volkswagen ID.380.9index97.5202416521
Tesla Model X116.7index97.520246113
Porsche Taycan73index97.520246213
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Nissan Leaf103.4index97.5202445716

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volkswagen ID.4 normally do?

At age 3, the median Volkswagen ID.4 had covered 34,505 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 23,879 to 50,131 miles (2024, n = 5,076).

line · Volkswagen ID.4 · Age 3 median · 34505 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 34505. Age 3 P75: 50131. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median34505miles20245076
Age 3 P2523879miles20245076
Age 3 P7550131miles20245076

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Volkswagen ID.4 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 3–5, 12.7% of Volkswagen ID.4s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 11.6% of those with 70,000 to 100,000 miles (2024, n = 3,415). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Volkswagen ID.4 · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 12.7 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles12.7% failed first time20243079
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles12.4% failed first time20241625
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 336 tests, 95% interval 8.6–15.5%)11.6% failed first time2024336

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volkswagen ID.4 last?

0.5% of Volkswagen ID.4s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.1% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 46).

line · Volkswagen ID.4 · 100,000 miles (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 0.4–0.7%) · 0.5 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles (rou: 0.5. 200,000 miles (rou: 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 0.4–0.7%)0.5% of tested cars202446
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 6 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.1% of tested cars20246
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 0 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0% of tested cars20240

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volkswagen ID.4 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Volkswagen ID.4 index is 70.4, against 86.1 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 6,382).

slope · Volkswagen ID.4 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 70.4 vs 86.1 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 86.1 vs 70.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index70.4index86.12019–20246382

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen ID.4 fuel fails its MOT less?

All Volkswagen ID.4s tested were electric: 11.2% failed first time (2024, n = 6,382).

bar · Volkswagen ID.4 · Electric · 11.2 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Electric11.2% fail first timeother fuels20246382

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Volkswagen ID.4 fail its MOT most?

Volkswagen ID.4 fails first-time MOTs most in Leicester (LE): 18.0% against 9.4% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 111).

First-time failure rates for the Volkswagen ID.4 range from 4.4% to 11.6% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

bar · Volkswagen ID.4 · Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 12.0–26.2%) · 18.0 vs 11.2 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 12.0–26.2%)18.0% fail first time11.22024111
London E (E)11.6% fail first time11.22024682
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 8.0–15.7%)11.3% fail first time11.22024265
Uxbridge (UB)4.4% fail first time11.220242226
London N (N)5.8% fail first time11.220241046
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 279 tests, 95% interval 4.4–10.4%)6.8% fail first time11.22024279
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 7.3–16.9%)11.2% fail first time11.22024169

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Volkswagen ID.4 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Volkswagen ID.4 MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.0 times the national rate: 0% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 6,382).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Volkswagen ID.4 · Salt belt susceptibility · 0 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers6382

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Volkswagen ID.4 ULEZ compliant?

All Volkswagen ID.4s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Volkswagen ID.4 · Likely compliant · 100 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant100% estimate20246382

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Volkswagen ID.4?

Of failed Volkswagen ID.4 MOTs, 32.2% were retested the same day and a further 64.9% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 550).

bar · Volkswagen ID.4 · Same-day retest · 32.2 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest32.2%failed initial tests2019–2024550
Retest within 10 days64.9%failed initial tests2019–2024550
Clean MOT streak81.4%observed chains2019–20241037
Repeat advisory0.6%observed chains2019–20241037
Decreasing odometer0.7% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20241350

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Volkswagen ID.4 fails, does it fail again?

4.7% of Volkswagen ID.4s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 7.1% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 150).

bullet · Volkswagen ID.4 · Repeat after fail · 4.7 vs 7.1 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 4.7 vs 7.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail4.7%7.12019–2024150

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen ID.4 faults come together?

On Volkswagen ID.4s, tyres and visibility failures turn up together 3.3 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 37).

Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 2.3–4.5)3.3liftexpected joint rate202437
Suspension + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Suspension + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Volkswagen ID.4 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns matched to the Volkswagen ID.4; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched3campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register6382

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Volkswagen ID.4? (US market)

NHTSA lists 425 US technical service bulletins for the Volkswagen ID.4 (US market, Volkswagen ID.4, model years 2021–2022 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Volkswagen ID.4 · US service bulletins · 425 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Volkswagen ID.4, model years 2021–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins425bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6382
Year 20147bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6382
Year 20164bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6382
Year 20201bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6382
Year 202147bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6382
Year 202291bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6382
Year 202388bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6382
Year 2024102bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6382
Full table
Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 202554bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6382
Year 202631bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6382

Source: NHTSA, US market, Volkswagen ID.4, model years 2021–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Volkswagen ID.4 to NHTSA concerns lamps & electrical: 251 complaints (US market, Volkswagen ID.4, model years 2021–2022 only).

bar · Volkswagen ID.4 · Lamps &amp; electrical · 251 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Volkswagen ID.4, model years 2021–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps & electrical251complaintsNHTSA + 2024251
Brakes49complaintsNHTSA + 202449
Body & structure49complaintsNHTSA + 202449
Transmission (not MOT-tested)34complaintsNHTSA + 202434
Engine (not MOT-tested)24complaintsNHTSA + 202424
Tyres23complaintsNHTSA + 202423

Source: NHTSA, US market, Volkswagen ID.4, model years 2021–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Volkswagen ID.4 fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 31.7% of Volkswagen ID.4s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 2,860 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the Volkswagen ID.4 also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Volkswagen ID.4 · Netherlands · 31.7 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 31.7 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands31.7% failed50.82024 by country2860

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Volkswagen ID.4 MOT matter?

Volkswagen ID.4s fail first time most in April (11.6%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in January (5.3%) (2024, n = 6,382).

line · Volkswagen ID.4 · January · 5.3 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 5.3. December: 8.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen ID.4: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January5.3% fail first time31.12024608
February5.7% fail first time30.02024384
March11.5% fail first time28.32024555
April11.6% fail first time29.82024648
May11.1% fail first time28.82024659
June8.4% fail first time28.120241053
July9.6% fail first time29.320241168
August11.0% fail first time29.22024788
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September10.6% fail first time28.22024766
October9.4% fail first time30.32024769
November8.8% fail first time30.62024725
December8.8% fail first time29.32024689

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Will my Volkswagen ID.4's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

n < 500 in this group. 6,382 initial Volkswagen ID.4 tests are in the published model cohort; this measure needs a qualifying group of at least 500 tests.

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

See the Nissan Leaf, a car of the same inspection class with 7.2× the tests · Check your car by registration

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 6,382 initial Volkswagen ID.4 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 6,382 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

See the Nissan Leaf, a car of the same inspection class with 7.2× the tests · Check your car by registration

How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Volkswagen ID.4 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/volkswagen-id-4/

How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.

Report an error

What is wrong on this page? One tap sends the category only, no text and nothing about you.

Volkswagen ID.4 MOT: quick answers

What is the Volkswagen ID.4 first-time MOT pass rate?

88.8% of first attempts passed in 2024 (6,382 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 6,382 primary tests: 11.22% failed first time and 91.2% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 97.5 is shown separately.