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Volkswagen ID.5 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)

What a used Volkswagen ID.5 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 62 for sale right now.

Our take on the Volkswagen ID.5

It's an electric car: no engine oil, timing belt or clutch to worry about.

Check a Volkswagen ID.5's priceNCT pass rate by year

Used Volkswagen ID.5 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.

Parts and upgrades for the Volkswagen ID.5

Parts for the Volkswagen ID.5 on eBay.ie

New and used parts from Irish and UK sellers. Check the part number or fit before you buy.

Brake padsCheck front or rear, and the disc size if there are twoSee on eBay.ie →Brake discsReplace in pairs, with new padsSee on eBay.ie →Wiper bladesSplit or smearing blades can fail the NCTSee on eBay.ie →BulbsA blown bulb is an easy NCT failSee on eBay.ie →12V batteryCheck the size and terminal layoutSee on eBay.ie →

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Upgrades for the Volkswagen ID.5

Popular add-ons. The mats are made for this model; the rest fit most cars. More car accessories →

Floor matsMade to fit the Volkswagen ID.5See on eBay.ie →CarPlay screenAdds Apple CarPlay (and usually Android Auto) to a car without it: sits on the dashSee on eBay.ie →Wireless CarPlay adapterFor cars that already have CarPlay with a cableSee on eBay.ie →Reversing cameraMakes parking easier; some CarPlay screens come with oneSee on eBay.ie →Phone holderKeeps your phone off your lap for directionsSee on eBay.ie →Dash camFootage settles insurance arguments quicklySee on eBay.ie →

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Before you buy a used Volkswagen ID.5

Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask for the service history and receipts, and take it for a proper test drive. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.

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