2021 Volkswagen ID3 Life Electricity · KY71 XVH

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 30 April 2026 at 43,714 miles, with zero defects recorded. This is a strong result. The maintenance trend over the past two years is broadly stable, with only minor, quickly resolved consumable issues rather than any recurring mechanical or structural failures. The most recent failure, recorded the day before the pass on 29 April 2026, was a single exposed ply on the offside rear tyre, which was replaced or repaired within 24 hours. That level of prompt corrective action suggests attentive ownership in the short term. Mileage accumulation sits at approximately 8,743 miles per year, which is typical for a five-year-old electric hatchback. The record shows a notable gap between the August 2024 test at 27,492 miles and the May 2025 pass at 32,645 miles, representing roughly 5,153 miles covered in just under nine months. That is consistent with a period of regular daily use rather than prolonged standing. No suspicious mileage reversals or implausible jumps appear in the data, and the overall progression reads as genuine. The record is clean and well-documented, with no gaps that would raise concerns about untested periods. A buyer should still carry out a focused physical inspection despite the clean recent pass. The 2024 failure flagged a cut reaching the ply on the offside front tyre, and the 2026 failure exposed ply on the offside rear. Two separate tyre integrity failures in quick succession, even if promptly fixed, warrant a close inspection of all four sidewalls for embedded objects, age-related perishing, or kerb damage. Given the ID3's heavy battery weight and regenerative braking system, check the front brake discs and pads for uneven wear or lipping, as electric vehicles can mask developing caliper drag through regenerative deceleration. Inspect the windscreen carefully around the previously chipped area to confirm the repair has not spread into a crack that could fail a future test. Finally, examine the underside and suspension bushes for any early deterioration, as the low-speed urban use typical of this mileage profile can mask corrosion or component fatigue that a brief MOT road test may not fully reveal.