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Volkswagen ID4 statistics

How many Volkswagen ID4s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 10,705 DVSA MOT tests.

Last updated
Records analysed
37,627 ID4 records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 37,240 +29.2% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 387 Off the road, not taxed
  • MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 87.7% Cars of the same ages 88.7%
  • Rank by number licensed No. 182 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Licensed count At its peak highest since 2021
  • Average annual mileage 10,526 miles a year

How many Volkswagen ID4s are left in Great Britain?

There were 37,240 Volkswagen ID4s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 387 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2021.

Volkswagen ID4s licensed in Great Britain

Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.

Volkswagen ID4s licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
2021 4,350
2022 9,618
2023 17,726
2024 26,131
2025 35,254
2026 37,240

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Volkswagen ID4 MOT reliability

In 2025, 87.7% of Volkswagen ID4 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Volkswagen ID4s tested pass 88.7% of the time, so the Volkswagen ID4 does worse than average for its age, by 1.0 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 86.8%.

MOT first-time pass rate by age: Volkswagen ID4 vs all cars

Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.

MOT first-time pass rate by vehicle age, Volkswagen ID4 compared with all cars
Vehicle age Volkswagen ID4All cars
3 years 86.9%89.5%
4–5 years 88.7%87.6%

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated

Volkswagen ID4 MOT failures

Tyres is the most common reason a Volkswagen ID4 fails its MOT, appearing on 63.7% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 5.0% of Volkswagen ID4 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common MOT failure categories

Share of failed Volkswagen ID4 MOT tests with at least one defect in each category
Defect category Share of failed tests
Tyres 63.7%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 16.3%
Visibility 13.5%
Suspension 9.5%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems 3.4%
Brakes 3.1%
Body, chassis, structure 2.1%
Identification of the vehicle 1.1%

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated

Most common Volkswagen ID4 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Volkswagen ID4 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords”, on 24.4% of 1,322 failed tests. 31.8% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Most common reasons for failure

Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.

Most common specific MOT defects on failed Volkswagen ID4 tests, 2025
Defect Share of failed tests
Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres 24.4%
Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres 23.2%
Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres 15.3%
Headlamp aim: too high Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 7.7%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility 6.4%
Shock absorbers: serious fluid leak Suspension 6.1%
Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility 3.5%
Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 3.0%
Washers: not working Visibility 2.9%
Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 2.2%

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated

Most common advisories

Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.

Most common MOT advisories on Volkswagen ID4 tests, 2025
Advisory Share of tests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres 20.9%
Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres 3.6%
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories 3.3%
Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension 2.7%
Nail in tyre Non-component advisories 2.1%
Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres 2.0%
Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension 0.9%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes 0.6%
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Non-component advisories 0.6%
Tyres: slightly damaged Tyres 0.6%

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated

Volkswagen ID4 by year

2 years of the Volkswagen ID4, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.

Volkswagen ID4s by year of first registration
Year Registered Left Pass rate All cars
2021 4,436 4,211 88.8% 88.4%
2022 5,480 5,055 86.8% 89.4%

Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.

Volkswagen ID4 annual mileage

The average Volkswagen ID4 covers 10,526 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.

Average annual mileage by age

Average annual mileage of a Volkswagen ID4 by vehicle age
Vehicle age Miles a year
4–5 years 10,522

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated

Volkswagen ID4 registrations over time

Registrations of Volkswagen ID4s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 9,859 in 2025. In 2025, 9,859 were registered.

Registered for the first time, by year

Volkswagen ID4s registered for the first time in Great Britain, by year
Year First registrations
’01 0
’02 0
’03 0
’04 0
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 4,410
’22 5,484
’23 8,348
’24 8,638
’25 9,859

Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated

Volkswagen ID4 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Volkswagen ID4 from 2025, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), its electric versions have an official range of 222 to 350 miles.

Official WLTP figures by engine and fuel, listed 2025 to 2026
Engine and fuel Combined mpg CO2 g/km Range, miles Miles per kWh Listed Euro standard Versions
Electric 0 222–350 3.6–4.0 2025–2026 8

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated

  • Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
  • Electric cars produce no exhaust CO2; range and miles per kWh are VCA’s official figures.
  • A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “ID.4”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Volkswagen ID4 safety recalls

DVSA lists 3 safety recalls for the Volkswagen ID4 since 1992, the first in 2021. The most recent was launched on 15 November 2025.

Exterior door handle software update

Launched 15 November 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/516 Manufacturer ref. 57K6

Defect
On affected vehicles there is a possibility a door may open unexpectedly.
Remedy
Update the software on the door handle control units so a message is displayed in the event of malfunction.
Vehicles affected
22,938 ID4 vehicles
Built
20 Jun 2023 to 8 Sept 2025

All 3 Volkswagen ID4 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Volkswagen ID4. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Compare the Volkswagen ID4 with other Volkswagen models

Volkswagen ID4 compared with other Volkswagen models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Volkswagen ID4 37,240 +29.2% 387 182 Electric
Volkswagen Golf 900,884 −2.1% 122,944 3 Petrol
Volkswagen Polo 663,686 −0.3% 49,229 6 Petrol
Volkswagen Tiguan 331,220 +6.5% 4,557 19 Diesel
Volkswagen T-Roc 164,314 +16.3% 684 49 Petrol

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 37,627 ID4 records (licensed and SORN) 15 September 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 15 September 2026
MOT results and mileage Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring
2025 10,705 MOT tests 15 September 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
  • MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
  • DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.

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