The VOLKSWAGEN UP! (2011-16) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.0 BLUEMOTION TECH SS 60 EU5 MOVE UP! is a small, three-door city car, designed for easy urban driving and straightforward parking. In the UK market, it sits among affordable, economical alternatives to the Fiat 500, Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto, with Volkswagen’s familiar, solid-feeling approach. mycarcheck.com recorded 943 look-ups covering 457 different VINs, a substantial sample that offers a useful snapshot of cars shoppers have checked. The average private-sale valuation was £3,500, while average recorded mileage was 76,000 miles and annual use 6,000 miles. Cars had an average of about 2.6 previous keepers. That makes the MOVE UP! appealing to first-time drivers, commuters and couples needing a low-cost runabout. Its frugal 1.0-litre petrol engine and compact footprint suit errands and city journeys, while the BlueMotion Tech trim is focused on efficiency. Compared with tiny rivals, the up! is known for tidy handling and an easy, confidence-building drive.