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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, 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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