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2022 Volkswagen ID3 Life Electric · SM71 RTU

SM71 RTU

2022 Volkswagen ID3 Life (electric). First registered 31 Jan 2022. Recorded mileage 29,173 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN ID3 LIFE
Year / Origin
2022 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
29,173 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Electric
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Electric
Year
2022
Engine
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SM71 RTU Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
  • 29,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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SM71 RTU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 15:33
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2022 Volkswagen Id3 Life (SM71 RTU) between January 2025 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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FAIL
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SM71 RTU Mileage History

  1. 22/01/202522,346 mi
  2. 12/01/202629,168 mi+6,822 mi
  3. 20/03/202629,173 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 5,905 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
92
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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