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Volkswagen ID.3 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)

What a used Volkswagen ID.3 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 117 for sale right now.

Our take on the Volkswagen ID.3

It's sold here mainly as a petrol.

Check a Volkswagen ID.3's priceNCT pass rate by year

Used Volkswagen ID.3 prices by year

Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.

Volkswagen ID.3 NCT pass rate

How often Volkswagen ID.3s pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).

Most common reasons a 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 fails: wheels & tyres (11.3% of tests, more than most cars), headlight aim (8.5% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (4.7% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (2% of tests).

Parts for the Volkswagen ID.3

Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.

Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils

Quick bits on Amazon

Faster delivery for small things.

Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter

Before you buy a used Volkswagen ID.3

Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.

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