2021 Volkswagen ID3 Life Electricity · RE21 DVG

The 2021 Volkswagen ID3 Life presents a stable and largely clean roadworthiness record, with its most recent MOT conducted on 19 February 2026 at 59,296 miles resulting in a pass. The maintenance trend is essentially stable, though the recurrence of tyre wear advisories in consecutive tests suggests a pattern of uneven wear that warrants closer inspection rather than indicating any serious mechanical or structural deterioration. No corrosion, suspension defects, braking faults, or emissions failures have appeared across the recorded history, which is a positive indicator for an electric vehicle of this age. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. From the February 2024 test at 37,979 miles through the February 2025 test at 47,710 miles and finally the February 2026 test at 59,296 miles, the vehicle has covered approximately 9,731 miles in the first interval and 11,586 miles in the second. This acceleration in annual usage is modest and unremarkable, pointing to regular daily driving rather than prolonged standing or excessively hard use. The MOT record itself is sparse, with only three entries over roughly two years of testing history, which is typical for a vehicle that has not generated frequent defects requiring retests. The most notable finding across the record is the repeated appearance of tyre wear advisories. In the February 2025 test at 47,710 miles, both front tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge. By the February 2026 test at 59,296 miles, the same advisory appeared on both rear tyres. This rotation of wear from front to rear axles over roughly 11,500 miles suggests the vehicle may have had tyres replaced axle by axle rather than as a full set, or that alignment and suspension geometry are contributing to uneven wear patterns. A prospective buyer should inspect all four tyres for edge wear, check wheel alignment settings, and examine the suspension bushes and dampers for any play or deterioration that could be causing the uneven wear. Beyond the tyre advisories, the record is clean, which is encouraging for an electric vehicle where battery health and structural integrity are the primary long-term concerns. A buyer should still carry out a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion or damage, verify the condition of brake discs and pads given the potential for reduced wear from regenerative braking, and confirm that the high-voltage battery and charging systems are functioning correctly. The MOT record alone cannot assess battery degradation, so an independent battery health check would be a prudent step before purchase.