Volkswagen Move Up
From 694 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, caused 11 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 11 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 11 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 9 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44.7% of failures are serious: 44.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £111.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 76.8% | lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, emissions levels exceed default limits |
| 2013 | 83.7% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Move Ups tested had between 34,860 and 70,169 miles on the clock.
At 50,302 median miles, the Move Up has 0.041 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Move Up MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Move Up has a 79.3% MOT pass rate based on 694 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Move Up?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Move Up is lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Move Up at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Move Up is 50,302 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,860 and 70,169 miles.
Buying a used Move Up?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 79.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £111 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.