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Volkswagen Id4 life

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 4,026 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

96%

Total Tests

4,026

Best Year

2022 (97%)

Years Covered

3

About the Volkswagen Id4 life

The Volkswagen Id4 life has been tested 4,026 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2021 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as electric.

Best and Worst Years

The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 968 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 93%. With just a 4 point spread, the Id4 life is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Reliability Trend

Newer VOLKSWAGEN ID4 LIFEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 42,881 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 28,356 miles.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Id4 life performs 11 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Electric, 0cc)
£500
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£950
Per month£79/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2023 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Id4 life?

vs national average+14% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average+11% (85% avg)
Best to worst year spread4 percentage points
Reliability trendImproving over years

Volkswagen Id4 life by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202397%32228,356 mi
202297%96837,786 mi
202193%2,73642,881 mi

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