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17 SH

2010 Volkswagen Kombi

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,936 mi
Last recorded27,936 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Kombi26,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 SH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 27,936 miles

Offside front suspension rubber covers/bushes are worn

Steering column universal joint is worn

Pass 17 Feb 2025 26,338 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 26,252 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2023 25,528 miles

both front discs rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2023 25,520 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

both front discs rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2022 24,438 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 23,769 miles

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged but secure/temporary fixed (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 23,769 miles

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged but secure/temporary fixed (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough serviceable steering points/joints very dry (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 21,374 miles

Nearside Front steering component/king pin has slight play

Offside Front steering component/king pin has slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2018 21,357 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear suspension has no clearance between rear trailing arm and bump stop.

Offside Front Lower kingpin bushing.

Offside Rear suspension has no clearance between rear trailing arm and bump stop.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 18,065 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 17,666 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 15,114 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 13,283 miles

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 8,024 miles

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 8,024 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Kombi?

Based on 5,583 MOT tests across 709 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
954
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Stop lamp not working 221
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 218
position lamp(s) not working 153
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17 SH is a 2010 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 26,295 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Kombi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 17 SH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Kombi typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 16 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 17 SH registered?

17 SH is a 2010 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 21 January 2010.

Is 17 SH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 SH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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