Volkswagen ID.5 reliability: MOT pass rate and common faults

2,680 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used in 2022 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Volkswagen ID.5 cars first used in 2022 had an MOT pass rate within the margin of error of the average for their age.

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

87.8%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 86.5% to 89.0%.

Volkswagen ID.5, all years87.8%
Same-age average, all vehicles88.5%

In 2025, 87.8% of the 2,680 initial MOT tests on Volkswagen ID.5 cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 88.5%. That is about average: the difference from the same-age average is within the margin of error.

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Volkswagen ID.5 MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Chart	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2022age 3		2,68027,900	87.8%±1.3	−0.7 ptsall: 88.5%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Does mileage matter?

Volkswagen ID.5 first-time pass rates by the mileage at the initial test, all years together, against all vehicles of the same age and mileage.

89.9% of Volkswagen ID.5 tests under 30,000 miles passed first time, against 85.7% at 30,000 to 59,999 miles. For all vehicles of the same age and mileage, the figures are 91.1% and 84.7%.

Miles at the test	Tests	Passed first time	Against all vehicles, same age and mileage
Under 30,000	1,490	89.9%±1.7	−1.2 ptsall: 91.1%
30,000–59,999	1,052	85.7%±2.3	+1.1 ptsall: 84.7%

Against all vehicles of the same age and mileage, ID.5 tests were about average in every band shown.

Mileage is only one factor. How a car has been driven and looked after matters too. These figures show an association across all Volkswagen ID.5 tests in 2025, not what mileage does to a particular car.

Mileage is the odometer reading at the initial test. Each band is compared with all vehicles first used in the same year with a reading in the same band, weighted by this model's own tests in each year. Bands need at least 1,000 tests. Not shown, with fewer than 1,000 tests: 60,000–89,999, 90,000–119,999 and 120,000 or more. 2 tests (0.1%) had no usable odometer reading and are left out. How we count

Common ID.5 problems at the MOT

Share of the 326 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these can add up to more than 100%.

Tyres65.6%
Lights and electrics20.9%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. An MOT doesn't test an electric car's battery health or range.

Most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen ID.5

The defects recorded most often at the 326 failed initial tests on Volkswagen ID.5 cars, all years together, in the DVSA's own words. Each share is of failed tests, and a failed test can have more than one defect.

Defect	Share of failed tests	All vehicles, same age
Tyre has ply or cords exposedTyres	25.2%82 tests	9.8%
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsTyres	23.6%77 tests	18.2%
Headlamp aim too highLights and electrics	15.3%50 tests	8.0%

These are failures recorded at initial MOT tests in 2025. Retests are not counted. "All vehicles, same age" is the same defect's share of failed tests for all vehicles first used in the same years, weighted by the ID.5's failed tests in each year. How we count

What to check when viewing an ID.5

Based on the areas where Volkswagen ID.5 MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Tyres
In 65.6% of failed ID.5 tests
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Lights and electrics
In 20.9% of failed ID.5 tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Check the dashboard warning lights come on when the car is switched on and then go out. Ask about any that stay lit.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Is the Volkswagen ID.5 reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 87.8% of initial MOT tests on Volkswagen ID.5 cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 88.5%. That is about average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Volkswagen ID.5 problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are tyres (in 65.6% of failed tests) and lights and electrics (in 20.9% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 3-year-old Volkswagen ID.5?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Volkswagen ID.5 cars first used in 2022, about 3 years old, had a median of 27,900 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific ID.5's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Volkswagen ID.5

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Volkswagen models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Volkswagen ID.5 cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count