2014 Volkswagen Move Up — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,221 MOT tests, the 2014 Volkswagen Move Up recorded an 88.6% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (18.4% fail rate), the 2014 Move Up comes out 6.9pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.0%) and brakes (4.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and catalyst emissions — headlamp aim alone was recorded 82 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 19.2% once past 90-120k — 2.7× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 8.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 112 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.0% | 88 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.8% | 84 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.6% | 79 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 40 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 32 |
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 | 82 |
| 2 | Wipers | 72 |
| 3 | Catalyst emissions | 70 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 45 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 42 |
| 6 | Washers | 34 |
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 | 23.7% | 526 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.4% | 254 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.4% | 119 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.2% | 115 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.2% | 49 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 27 |
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 | 745 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 936 | 11.1% |
| 60-90k | 404 | 17.1% |
| 90-120k | 104 | 19.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 429 | 8.2% |
| 2022 | 443 | 10.8% |
| 2023 | 438 | 9.4% |
| 2024 | 459 | 14.4% |
| 2025 | 452 | 14.2% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Move Up
On a 2014 Move Up, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (5.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.0% 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 (3.8% 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 2014 Volkswagen Move Ups pass their MOT?
88.6% of the 2,221 2014 Volkswagen Move Up MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Volkswagen Move Up?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by brakes (4.0%).
Does the 2014 Move Up get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 19.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,221 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.