2021 Volkswagen ID4 GTX Electric · MC21 OFU

The most recent MOT on 16 July 2025 shows a pass after a failure was recorded at the same mileage (28,612 mi). The failure was for the off‑side front inner tyre having exposed ply or cords – a serious safety issue that would have required the tyre to be replaced before the car could be re‑tested. The only recurring defect in the MOT record is the condition of the off‑side front tyre. In the 24 June 2024 test the tyre was noted as “slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” and the inner edge was already close to the legal wear limit. A year later the problem progressed to exposed cords, indicating that the tyre condition has been worsening rather than stabilising. Mileage is low for a five‑year‑old vehicle – about 5,700 mi per year – which suggests the car has not been heavily driven. Low mileage can mean less mechanical wear on the engine, suspension and drivetrain, but tyres also age with time and can deteriorate even on modest use. The tyre wear pattern therefore points more to ageing or storage effects than to high‑load driving. Overall the trend is negative for the tyre condition, while the rest of the MOT history is clean. A buyer should give priority to a thorough visual and tactile inspection of the front off‑side tyre (check for cracks, bulges, tread depth and any signs of internal damage).