2021 Volkswagen ID4 1ST Edition Electricity · KW21 CYA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a period of reactive neglect followed by recent attention. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 37,848 miles passed, the tester immediately flagged a faulty tyre pressure monitoring system light and a nail in the offside front tyre. This follows a significant failure in March 2025 where multiple safety-critical defects were identified, suggesting that the previous owner only addressed mechanical issues when forced to by an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,570 miles per year. A gap of 10,549 miles exists between the March 2025 test at 27,299 miles and the March 2026 test at 37,848 miles. This suggests regular annual use, yet the failure at 27,241 miles indicates that despite the relatively low mileage, components like tyres and suspension parts were not being monitored between annual intervals. A buyer must inspect the suspension geometry closely, as the 2025 failure highlighted an offside rear lower anti-roll bar ball joint that was detached. Although this was repaired, the presence of a nearside front tyre worn to the edge and perished during that same test suggests potential alignment issues or shock absorber-related wear. The nearside rear passenger door mechanism should also be tested, as it previously failed to open from the outside due to a mechanical obstruction. Final checks should verify that the rear under tray is now secure, as this was noted as insecure in both the March 2025 failure and the subsequent pass. The active tyre pressure monitoring system light recorded in 2026 requires a diagnostic scan to determine if the fault is a sensor failure or a slow leak. Given the history of perished rubber and damaged tyres, a thorough physical inspection of all four tyres for sidewall cracking is essential to ensure no further structural damage remains.