2021 Volkswagen ID3 MAX Electricity · LP21 UBX

This 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 MAX passed its most recent MOT in June 2025 at 47,490 miles, but the test record reveals a pattern of concern that has persisted across two consecutive test cycles. The primary issue is progressive oil seepage from the front shock absorbers. The nearside front shock has shown light misting of oil at both the June 2024 and June 2025 tests, spanning a 13-month interval and roughly 13,250 miles of use. The offside front shock was clean at the June 2024 retest but has now developed the same light misting by June 2025. This is not a sudden failure but a gradual deterioration, suggesting the seals are wearing and the problem is spreading across both sides of the front axle. The June 2024 MOT history also shows a more serious defect that was corrected before retest: three tyres (both fronts and the offside rear) had cuts deep enough to reach the ply or cords, which is a structural failure. These were replaced or repaired before the retest four days later. The fact that three tyres failed simultaneously suggests either a single incident of impact damage or a pattern of running on underinflated or worn suspension geometry that caused uneven wear and damage. The mileage context is straightforward: at roughly 9,500 miles per year, this vehicle has been used at a typical rate for its age. There is no signal of exceptionally hard use or prolonged standing.