Volkswagen ID4 Life
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 4,026 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
96%
Total Tests
4,026
Model Years
2021 to 2023
Years Covered
3
About the Volkswagen ID4 Life
The Volkswagen ID4 Life was MOT tested 4,026 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2021 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric versions.
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
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.
Full 2023 detailsHow reliable is the Volkswagen ID4 Life?
Volkswagen ID4 Life by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen ID4 Life
Is the Volkswagen ID4 Life reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2021 to 2023), the Volkswagen ID4 Life averages a 96% MOT pass rate, from 4,026 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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