Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 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 2014 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 2014 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 2014 Volkswagen Move Up reliable?

Based on MOT data from 648 vehicles, the 2014 Volkswagen Move Up has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.1%, 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 2014 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 (2014)

648 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.1% first-time pass rate

2014 Volkswagen Move Up

CarHunch analysed 648 real MOT records for the 2014 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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The 2014 VW Move Up passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 83%, which is a respectable result, though the 15.1% of vehicles that have recorded dangerous defects warrants attention during any pre-purchase inspection. Petrol variants show notably weaker performance at 77.4% versus the "Other" fuel type at 95.9%, suggesting petrol examples deserve extra scrutiny.

At a median 31,000 miles for a ten-year-old car, these Move Ups are running relatively low mileage, which explains the modest 0.97 failures per vehicle on average. The 4.3 advisories per test indicate wear-and-tear issues are common, so budget for consumables and check suspension, brakes, and lighting carefully before committing to a purchase.

The 2014 Volkswagen Move Up passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (90.1%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

90.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.97

Over 8.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

31k

Middle half: 20k–48k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.1% 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 648 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 648 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.1% 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 (70%)	453	87.7%	1.26
Other (30%)	195	95.9%	0.29

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 2014 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.

31,006

typical

20,091

low mileage

47,713

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Volkswagen Move Up vehicles fall between 20,091 and 47,713 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,091 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.

✓ 20,091–47,713 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Volkswagen Move Ups sit.

⚠ Over 64,412 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Volkswagen Move Up — Still on the Road

Almost all 2014 Volkswagen Move Ups are still on the road.

Strong survival — 550 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% 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

8.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.97

Avg failures per vehicle

4.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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