Volkswagen Id3 life
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 12,183 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
12,183
Best Year
2020 (93%)
Years Covered
4
About the Volkswagen Id3 life
The Volkswagen Id3 life has been tested 12,183 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (2020 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as electric.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 1,983 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 92%. With just a 1 point spread, the Id3 life is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The VOLKSWAGEN ID3 LIFE has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen Id3 life by Year
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