2013 Volkswagen Move-Up — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,141 MOT tests analysed for the 2013 Volkswagen Move-Up, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (81.0%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.9% in the 90-120k group versus 4.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 43 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.3% | 38 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.7% | 31 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.4% | 27 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 23 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 21 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 33 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 23 |
| 3 | Wipers | 18 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 18 |
| 5 | Fuel cap/sealing device | 16 |
| 6 | Washers | 16 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.3% | 266 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.6% | 121 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.3% | 106 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.6% | 75 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 26 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 17 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 287 | 4.9% |
| 30-60k | 516 | 9.7% |
| 60-90k | 251 | 13.6% |
| 90-120k | 67 | 14.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 229 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | 232 | 7.8% |
| 2023 | 229 | 10.5% |
| 2024 | 223 | 10.8% |
| 2025 | 228 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Move-Up
Before buying a 2013 Volkswagen Move-Up, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 3.8% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (3.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (2.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2013 Volkswagen Move-Ups pass their MOT?
90.2% of the 1,141 2013 Volkswagen Move-Up MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Volkswagen Move-Up?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by brakes (3.3%).
Does the 2013 Move-Up get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 14.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,141 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.