Volkswagen ID4 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Volkswagen ID4 is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 99 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 266 of 442, and 13.9% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is condition (5.2% of tests).
Ranked 266 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 2,715 Volkswagen ID4s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 13.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Volkswagen ID4 is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 13.9% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
13.9%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
13.9%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
11,700
Typical age at test: 3 years
Volkswagen ID4 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Volkswagen ID4 MOT faults
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed5.2% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.1% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7% of tests
- Headlamp aim: too high0.7% of tests
- Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4% of tests
What the Volkswagen ID4 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 10.8% | ▲ 2.0× as often |
| Visibility | 1.5% | ▼ 56% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 1.1% | ▼ 64% less often |
| Suspension | 0.6% | ▼ 23% less often |
| Brakes | 0.5% | ▼ 78% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.4% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Body and structure | 0.1% | ▼ 69% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 58% less often |
| Steering | 0.0% | ▼ 100% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.0% | ▼ 100% less often |
What MPG does the Volkswagen ID4 do?
Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 222 to 350 miles.
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Any Volkswagen ID4 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 8 versions sold in the UK between 2025 and 2025.
Fuel types
Electric
Electric range
222–350 miles
Efficiency
4.0 mi/kWh
Power
170–340 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID4 Pure Match 52kWh 170 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door170 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ID4 Black Edition 77kWh Pro 286PS 1-speed automatic 5 Door286 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ID4 Pro Black Edition 77kWh 286 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door286 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ID4 Pro Black Edition 77kWh 4MOTION 286 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door286 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ID4 Pro Essential 77kWh 286 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door286 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ID4 Pro Match 77kWh 286 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door286 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ID4 Pro Match 77kWh 4MOTION 286 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door286 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| ID4 GTX Edition 79kWh 4MOTION 340 PS 1-Speed Automatic 5 Door340 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 ID4 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 ID4 reliable?
Its MOT record is about average: the Volkswagen ID4 is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 99 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Volkswagen ID4?
The most common MOT fault is “Condition: has ply or cords exposed”, found in 5.2% of tests. It fails on tyres more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Volkswagen ID4 do?
Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 222 to 350 miles.
›How much is road tax on a Volkswagen ID4?
Any Volkswagen ID4 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Volkswagen ID4s fail their MOT?
13.9% of Volkswagen ID4s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 13.9% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Volkswagen ID4 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.