Volkswagen ID4 Life
Registered from 2021 to 2023.
About this model
The Volkswagen ID.4 and Volkswagen ID.5 are battery electric compact crossover SUVs produced by Volkswagen. Based on the MEB platform, the ID.4 is the second model of the Volkswagen ID. series. The production version of the ID.4 debuted in September 2020 as the first fully-electric crossover SUV under the Volkswagen brand, while the coupe-shaped variant of the ID.4 is marketed as the Volkswagen ID.5 and was presented in November 2021.
From the Wikipedia article Volkswagen ID.4, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2021 electric. 35 of 992 tests failed, 4%.
Better than 81% of 2021 cars. The typical one fails 5%, across 342 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 83% | 29 |
| Lights and electrics | 11% | 4 |
| Suspension | 6% | 2 |
| Body and structure | 3% | 1 |
| Brakes | 3% | 1 |
| Visibility | 3% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 83% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Suspension — 6% of its failures
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- Lights and electrics — 11% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
When it starts failing
At 60–80k miles this one fails 5% of its inspections, against the 10% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 1% | 3% | 101 | |
| 20–40k miles | 3% | 6% | 465 | |
| 40–60k miles | 5% | 8% | 320 | |
| 60–80k miles | 5% | 10% | 84 |
970 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00173/23
The bolt connection of the seat belt retractor on the driver and/or passenger side was improperly tightened during the manufacturing process. This can lead to the impairment of the protection capacity in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01322/21
The luggage net may be incorrectly affixed.As a result, luggage could end up in the passenger compartment, causing injury to the occupants.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01626/24
A defective screw connection between the seat backrest and the seat pan may lead to insufficient backrest support. This could result in an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02727/23
The bolts on the upper universal joint may become damaged. This can affect the vehicle's steering, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00953/26
The high-voltage battery’s cell modules could overheat during charging. This may lead to fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users