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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Move Up. Check any Move Up by registration number below.

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87.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.9%

vs Volkswagen Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Move Up — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Move Up has an average MOT pass rate of 87.6%, which is 1.9 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Move Up is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Move Up fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Move Up for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Move Up, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Move Up performs at MOT across different model years.

2014

Based on 929 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

15.0%

Mileage at 10yr

75k mi

2013

Based on 489 vehicles

86.3%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

14.4%

Mileage at 10yr

81k mi

0

Based on 678 vehicles

89.7%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

46k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Move Up

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Move Up fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.6%
2

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.4%
3

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.1%
Volkswagen Move Up Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

2.9%

Front Nearside

2.2%

Nearside

1.7%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

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92.3% pass rate

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88.2% pass rate

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92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Move Up

Volkswagen Move Up — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Move Up MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Move Up?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Move Up is 87.6% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Move Up?
The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Move Up are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.6%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.4%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volkswagen Move Up reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.6%, the Volkswagen Move Up is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Move Up?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Move Up?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Move Up: 75,189 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Move Up to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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