Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 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 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Volkswagen Move Up reliable?

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles, the 2016 Volkswagen Move Up has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 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 (2016)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 67% first-time pass rate

2016 Volkswagen Move Up

CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2016 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 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.

We have limited data for the 2016 Volkswagen Move Up — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

67%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 3.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

34k

Middle half: 21k–47k

For context

These stats describe 131 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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Before you buy a 2016 Volkswagen Move Up

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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
Other (70%)	92	95.5%	0.27

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 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.

34,336

typical

21,176

low mileage

46,668

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Volkswagen Move Up vehicles fall between 21,176 and 46,668 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,176 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.

✓ 21,176–46,668 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Volkswagen Move Ups sit.

⚠ Over 63,001 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Volkswagen Move Up — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Volkswagen Move Ups are 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.
* 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

3.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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