Volkswagen Move Up (2016)
2016 Volkswagen Move Up
CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2016 Volkswagen Move Up. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Volkswagen Move Up has a first-time pass rate of 67%, which trails the UK average of 80% by a notable 13 percentage points—a warning sign for buyers considering used examples. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have recorded dangerous defects, suggesting any issues tend to be minor rather than safety-critical.
At a median mileage of 34,336 miles for an eight-year-old car, these Move Ups are relatively lightly used, which partially explains the low failure count of 0.19 per vehicle. Before buying, insist on a full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on any non-safety electrical gremlins, since the pass rate suggests recurring small niggles rather than catastrophic failures.
What to check before buying a 2016 Volkswagen Move Up
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (70%) | 92 | 95.5% | 0.27 |
| Petrol (30%) | 39 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Volkswagen Move Up vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Volkswagen Move Up vehicles fall between 21,176 and 46,668 miles.
2016 Volkswagen Move Up — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 81 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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