Volkswagen Id3 Max (2022)

142 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Volkswagen Id3 Max

CarHunch analysed 142 real MOT records for the 2022 Volkswagen Id3 Max. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Volkswagen ID3 Max is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 92.4% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and a dangerous defect rate of just 4.2% means serious safety issues are rare. Electric drivetrains sidestep many failure modes that plague petrol and diesel cars, which shows in the low 0.14 failures per vehicle across this cohort.

At 25,214 miles on average for vehicles now two years old, mileage is right where you'd expect it, and the modest 0.7 advisories per car signal that wear is gradual and predictable. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection is still sensible—but this data suggests the ID3 Max is unlikely to surprise you with unexpected repair bills.

Generally reliable 12.4% above UK average
92.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
22,739
typical mileage
16,135–31,867 middle half
4.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.14
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Id3 Max

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

Before you buy a Volkswagen Id3 Max

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Volkswagen Id3 Max vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

16,135
low mileage
22,739
typical
31,867
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Volkswagen Id3 Max vehicles fall between 16,135 and 31,867 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.14
Avg failures per vehicle
0.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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UK

Other model years — Volkswagen Id3 Max:

2021 2023