2022 Volkswagen Id3 Family — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,547 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Id3 Family, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.3% in the 60-90k group versus 7.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.0% | 318 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 86 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.9% | 39 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 20 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 16 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.3% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 112 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 109 |
| 3 | Washers | 26 |
| 4 | Wipers | 17 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 13 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.8% | 1,129 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.0% | 227 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 72 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.1% | 52 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 38 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 8 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 3,115 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,312 | 9.2% |
| 60-90k | 110 | 17.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 174 | 5.2% |
| 2025 | 4,353 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Id3 Family
Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Id3 Family, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Volkswagen Id3 Familys pass their MOT?
91.5% of the 4,547 2022 Volkswagen Id3 Family MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Id3 Family?
Tyres, recorded in 7.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.9%).
Does the 2022 Id3 Family get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.9% in the 0-30k band to 17.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,547 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.