2022 Volkswagen Id4 — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 6,711 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Id4, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (92.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 20.8% in the 90-120k group versus 5.6% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

6,711

MOT tests analysed

7.8%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

2.7

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Volkswagen Id4
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.7%	385
2	Lighting & signalling	2.2%	149
3	Visibility	1.7%	115
4	Suspension	0.9%	60
5	Seat belts & restraints	0.5%	34
6	Brakes	0.3%	21

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Volkswagen Id4
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	208
2	Headlamp aim	149
3	Wipers	77
4	Shock absorbers	61
5	Washers	58
6	Position lamp	24

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Volkswagen Id4
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	20.8%	1,396
2	Other defects	5.8%	388
3	Suspension	3.3%	220
4	Visibility	2.0%	136
5	Brakes	1.0%	65
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.3%	22

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 Id4
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	3,214	5.6%
30-60k	2,638	7.9%
60-90k	695	14.7%
90-120k	144	20.8%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Id4
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	501	1.6%
2024	887	2.7%
2025	5,315	9.3%

What to check before buying a 2022 Id4

Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Id4, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.7% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.7% 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 (2.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Visibility (1.7% 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 Id4s pass their MOT?

92.2% of the 6,711 2022 Volkswagen Id4 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Id4?

Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.2%).

Does the 2022 Id4 get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.6% in the 0-30k band to 20.8% in the 90-120k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 6,711 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.