Volkswagen ID3 Life
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 12,183 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
12,183
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (93%)
Years Covered
4
About the Volkswagen ID3 Life
The Volkswagen ID3 Life was MOT tested 12,183 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2020 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 1,983 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 92%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 31,408 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 26,788 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the ID3 Life performs 8 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen ID3 Life by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen ID3 Life
Is the Volkswagen ID3 Life reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2020 to 2023), the Volkswagen ID3 Life averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 12,183 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.
Which year Volkswagen ID3 Life has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Volkswagen ID3 Life has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 92%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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