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The Volkswagen ID.3 is a popular choice on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the ID.3 5 stars in 2023, with 87% adult occupant and 89% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £1,702 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £142/month or 21p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2023
Monthly Cost
£142
est. annual total
New From
£31,000
Euro NCAP tested the ID.3 in 2023 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
87%
Child Occupant
89%
Pedestrian
69%
Safety Assist
88%
There are 3 known DVSA recalls affecting the Volkswagen ID.3. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/046
On affected vehicles a module in the high-voltage battery may not meet the manufacturer's quality standards. This could lead to a noticeable loss of range or to the yellow warning lamp coming on. Furthermore there is a risk of overheating within the high-voltage battery. Overheating can lead to a vehicle fire with a risk of severe or deadly injuries for the vehicle occupants.
Build dates: 2023-07-10 to 2023-10-17
R/2023/072
On certain vehicles the front passenger airbag may not be securely bolted in place as intended.
Build dates: 2021-04-07 to 2022-12-08
R/2021/409
Possible missing bearing bush in the area of the steering worm gear.
Build dates: 2021-03-17 to 2021-04-09
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Volkswagen ID.3 are estimated at around £1,702 per year, or £142 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,252
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
58 kWh
Range (WLTP)
217 mi
Motor
150 kW
201 bhp
Drive
RWD
Rapid charge: 30 min (5-80%) | Home charge: 7.5h (0-100%)
Starting from £31,000 new, a Volkswagen ID.3 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £23,250 | −£7,750 |
| 2 years | 64% | £19,750 | −£11,250 |
| 3 years | 56% | £17,400 | −£13,600 |
| 4 years | 50% | £15,650 | −£15,350 |
| 5 years | 46% | £14,400 | −£16,600 |
| 6 years | 43% | £13,400 | −£17,600 |
| 7 years | 41% | £12,600 | −£18,400 |
| 8 years | 39% | £11,950 | −£19,050 |
| 9 years | 37% | £11,350 | −£19,650 |
| 10 years | 35% | £10,800 | −£20,200 |
Euro NCAP awarded the ID.3 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2023. It scored 87% for adult occupant protection, 89% for child occupant protection, 69% for vulnerable road users, and 88% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old ID.3 are estimated at around £1,702 per year (£142/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 3 known safety recalls affecting the ID.3. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new ID.3 starts from around £31,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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