2022 Volkswagen ID3 Life MOT pass rate: 90.0% (3,967 tests)
What fails on a 2022 ID3 Life
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 428 | 68.5% |
| 2 | Suspension | 81 | 13.0% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 35 | 5.6% |
| 4 | Visibility | 29 | 4.6% |
| 5 | Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 22 | 3.5% |
| 6 | Brakes | 16 | 2.6% |
All ID3 Life years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,636 | 91.7% | +1.8 pts | 29,027 |
| 2021 | 11,007 | 91.1% | +0.7 pts | 29,424 |
| 2022 (this page) | 3,967 | 90.0% | -1.2 pts | 27,712 |
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FAQs
Is a 2022 Volkswagen ID3 Life reliable?
2022-registered examples passed 90.0% of their MOT tests (3,967 tests, 2023–2025), -1.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 4 years old with a median 27,712 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2022 ID3 Life?
The median tested example shows 27,712 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.