Volkswagen ID3 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Volkswagen ID3 is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 122 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 141 of 442, and 10.1% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is condition (2.6% of tests).
Ranked 141 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 11,840 Volkswagen ID3s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 10.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Volkswagen ID3 is 18% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 10.6% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
10.1%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
10.6%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,900
Typical age at test: 3 years
Volkswagen ID3 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Volkswagen ID3 MOT faults
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4% of tests
- Headlamp aim: too high0.9% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4% of tests
What the Volkswagen ID3 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.6% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 1.8% | ▼ 33% less often |
| Visibility | 1.3% | ▼ 56% less often |
| Suspension | 0.5% | ▼ 26% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.4% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Brakes | 0.4% | ▼ 80% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.1% | ▼ 82% less often |
| Wheels | 0.0% | ▼ 72% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.0% | ▼ 95% less often |
| Steering | 0.0% | ▼ 92% less often |
What MPG does the Volkswagen ID3 do?
Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 240 to 370 miles.
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Any Volkswagen ID3 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Official figures for 9 versions sold in the UK between 2025 and 2025.
Fuel types
Electric
Electric range
240–370 miles
Efficiency
4.0 mi/kWh
Power
170–326 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID3 Pure Essential 52kWh 170 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door170 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ID3 Pure Match 52kWh 170 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door170 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ID3 Pro 59kWh 204 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door204 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ID3 Pro Essential 59kWh 204 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door204 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ID3 Pro Match 59kWh 204 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door204 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ID3 Pro S 79kWh 204 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door204 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ID3 Pro S Essential 79kWh 204 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door204 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ID3 Pro S Match 79kWh 204 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door204 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ID3 GTX Performance 79kWh 326 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door326 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate.
What a Volkswagen ID3 costs to fuel
- Electric, typical official 4 miles per kWh…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Volkswagen ID3 reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Volkswagen ID3 is 18% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 122 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Volkswagen ID3?
The most common MOT fault is “Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords”, found in 2.6% of tests. It fails on tyres more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Volkswagen ID3 do?
Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 240 to 370 miles.
›How much is road tax on a Volkswagen ID3?
Any Volkswagen ID3 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Volkswagen ID3s fail their MOT?
10.1% of Volkswagen ID3s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 10.6% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Volkswagen ID3 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.