2023 Volkswagen ID.3 Electric · WP23 PYV

The vehicle most recently underwent its MOT test on 6 July 2026 and achieved a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. As this represents the first statutory inspection for a 2023 model, the maintenance trend appears stable and the vehicle has entered its post-warranty phase in a clean mechanical state. The absence of any initial failure points suggests that the car has been kept to a reasonable standard of care during its first three years of operation. With a recorded mileage of 25,825 miles, the vehicle has averaged approximately 8,608 miles per year. This is considered typical usage for a modern electric vehicle and suggests a balanced duty cycle without the risks associated with excessive long-distance wear or the degradation caused by prolonged periods of standing. Such mileage indicates that the drivetrain and suspension components should still be well within their expected service life, provided the vehicle has been driven in a manner consistent with urban and motorway mixing. Given the clean MOT history, the buyer should focus on physical inspections of consumables that may not trigger a failure but indicate impending maintenance. Particular attention should be paid to the tyre sidewalls and tread depths, ensuring there is no uneven wear which could point to alignment issues or suspension bush degradation. In electric vehicles, the mechanical brake discs and calipers are used less frequently due to regenerative braking, which can lead to surface corrosion or binding calipers. During a test drive, listen for any grinding noises during low-speed braking and check the discs for heavy pitting or rust build-up. Further inspection should cover the health of the 12V auxiliary battery, as these can degrade regardless of the main traction battery state and are critical for vehicle start-up and electronics. Verify the service history to ensure that time-based maintenance, such as the replacement of brake fluid and the cabin pollen filter, has been carried out according to the manufacturer schedule. Finally, a thorough check of the interior trim and charging port operation is advised to ensure the vehicle remains fully functional and that there are no signs of electrical faults or charging pin degradation.