MOT failure data · 2025
Volkswagen ID4 MOT problems
Across every Volkswagen ID4 that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, on 24.11% of failure items. The broadest problem area was tyres at 70.49%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Volkswagen ID4 MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 24.11% |
| 2 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 22.11% |
| 3 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 17.89% |
| 4 | Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | Suspension | 5.84% |
| 5 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 3.89% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 5 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Volkswagen ID4, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Volkswagen ID4 buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Volkswagen ID4?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Volkswagen ID4 MOT FAQs
What does a Volkswagen ID4 most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Volkswagen ID4 cars failing their 2025 MOT was "condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords", appearing on 24.11% of failure items.
Does this mean my Volkswagen ID4 will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Volkswagen ID4 that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Volkswagen ID4 passed 89.82% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Volkswagen ID4's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Volkswagen ID4 MOT pass rate · used Volkswagen ID4 buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.