2021 Volkswagen ID3 Life Electricity · LM71 KZL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend regarding front-end geometry. While it passed the most recent test in May 2026 at 56,691 miles, this followed a failure just six months prior in November 2025. The failure due to a cut in the offside front tyre and inner edge wear on the nearside tyre indicates that the owner addressed the immediate symptom rather than the underlying mechanical cause. The recorded mileage of 56,691 miles over five years is consistent with average UK usage patterns for a modern electric vehicle, averaging approximately 11,300 miles per annum. Between the November 2024 test at 39,387 miles and the November 2025 test at 52,547 miles, the car covered over 13,000 miles in a year. This rate suggests regular use, which explains the accelerated wear observed on consumable components noted in the MOT records. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the front suspension and steering components. Recurring reports of inner-edge wear on both the nearside and offside front tyres are a classic sign of misalignment, worn ball joints, or failing control arm bushes. If the geometry was not professionally corrected after the tyre replacement, the vehicle will continue to scrub tyres prematurely, leading to unnecessary costs. Inspect the tyres for uneven wear and any play in the steering linkage to ensure the structural integrity of the front assembly remains sound.