Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Volkswagen Move Up?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Volkswagen Move Up?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Volkswagen Move Up?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Move Up reliable?

Based on MOT data from 398 vehicles, the 2013 Volkswagen Move Up has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Volkswagen Move Up?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Volkswagen Move Up (2013)

398 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.1% first-time pass rate

2013 Volkswagen Move Up

CarHunch analysed 398 real MOT records for the 2013 Volkswagen Move Up. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 398 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2013 VW Move Up's first-time pass rate of 86.4% sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%, signalling above-average reliability for its age. However, there's a stark difference between fuel types: petrol variants manage only 80.6% pass rate while "Other" fuel vehicles hit 95.4%, so if you're considering a petrol model, expect slightly higher maintenance demands.

At 35,360 miles median, these cars are running relatively low for their decade-old age, which likely explains the modest failure rate of 0.8 per vehicle. The 4.3 advisories per test suggest minor wear is common rather than serious, and dangerous defects have affected only 11% of the fleet, but when buying one, request the full MOT history to confirm it's been maintaining the good records shown here rather than hiding sudden failures.

The 2013 Volkswagen Move Up passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.8

Over 8.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

35k

Middle half: 23k–50k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4.3 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 398 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 398 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (61%)	242	89.9%	1.09
Other (39%)	156	95.4%	0.36

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,036 Volkswagen Move Up vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 29.2%

594

White 25.7%

524

Blue 18.4%

374

Silver 14%

286

Black 11.9%

242

Yellow 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Volkswagen Move Up vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

35,360

typical

22,599

low mileage

50,388

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Volkswagen Move Up vehicles fall between 22,599 and 50,388 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,599 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 22,599–50,388 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Volkswagen Move Ups sit.

⚠ Over 68,023 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Volkswagen Move Up — Still on the Road

Almost all 2013 Volkswagen Move Ups are still on the road.

Strong survival — 336 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.8

Avg failures per vehicle

4.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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