Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

Find the nearest MOT Test Centres. Enter your postcode in the search box and we'll find all the MOT Stations near you ordered by distance. In addition to a handy map we will also include booking telephone numbers and, where possible, opening times. If you have a car, van, motor bike, private passenger vehicle or, even, a trike, we'll list all the M.O.S. Test Centers near you.

MOT Test Centre Counties

UK MOT Test Centres in Hertfordshire

SG11 1ET
SG11 1EG
SG11 1EQ
SG11 1EE
SG11 1EU
SG11 1ER
SG11 1EH
SG11 1EJ
SG11 1EL
SG11 1EZ
SG11 1BL
SG11 1ED
SG11 1EF
SG11 1EW
SG11 1EP
SG11 1DW
SG11 1DJ
SG11 1DR
SG11 1DT
SG11 1DS
SG11 1EN
SG11 1DN
SG11 1ES
SG11 1DU
SG11 1DH
SG11 1DP
SG11 1DX
SG11 1HA
SG11 1DY
SG11 1HB
SG11 1BJ
SG11 1BP
SG11 1BT
SG11 1DZ
SG11 1BS
SG11 1BW
SG11 1BN
SG11 1RB
SG11 1BQ
SG11 1BU
SG11 1LU
SG11 1SD
SG11 1UA
SG11 1XB
SG11 1UG
SG11 1UH
SG11 1UJ
SG11 1AG
SG11 1JJ
SG11 1SA
SG11 1BX
SG11 1BY
SG11 1BZ
SG11 1BH
SG11 1HE
SG11 1SB
SG11 1RA
SG11 1DA
SG11 1HD
SG11 1PR
SG12 0JZ
SG12 0LD
SG12 0JU
SG11 1BE
SG11 1PG
SG11 1QX
SG11 1AL
SG11 1BG
SG11 1QE
SG11 1QZ
SG11 1PZ
SG11 1BD
SG11 1QD
SG11 1RY
SG11 1QG
SG11 1PW
SG11 1PY
SG11 1BB
SG11 1QQ
SG11 1QF
SG11 1PN
SG11 1BA
SG11 1QY
SG11 1RZ
SG11 1PU
SG11 1PX
SG11 1PS
SG11 1UT
SG11 1RE
SG11 1RX
SG11 1TH
SG11 1PJ
SG11 1QH
SG11 1SW
SG11 1UP
SG11 1TY
SG11 1TZ
SG11 1DB
SG12 0JX
SG11 1TJ
SG11 1TU
SG11 1TS
SG11 1TR
SG11 1TL
SG11 1LD
SG12 0JY
SG11 1QP
SG11 1AZ
SG11 1TE
SG11 1UR
SG11 1SL
SG11 1TP
SG11 1SN
SG11 1AW
SG11 1AY
SG11 1TW
SG11 1LB
SG11 1QR
SG11 1XZ
SG11 1XD
SG11 1LE
SG11 1AN
SG12 0JT
SG11 1AJ
SG11 1QN
SG11 1LN
SG11 1HF
SG11 1RL
SG11 1PH
SG11 1TG
SG11 1AP
SG11 1TD
SG11 1RW
SG11 1SG
SG11 1QW
SG11 1SP
SG11 1QL
SG11 1AX
SG11 1RD
SG11 1TF
SG11 1US
SG11 1LQ
SG11 1SQ
SG11 1AH
SG11 1LF
SG11 1LG
SG11 1SH
SG11 1RN
SG11 1LW
SG11 1UX
SG11 1PT
SG11 1SS
SG11 1AU
SG11 1QJ
SG11 1QS
SG11 1AA
SG11 1AT
SG11 1RS
SG11 1UU
SG11 1AR
SG11 1SU
SG11 1TQ
SG11 1LL
SG11 1LA
SG11 1QT
SG11 1SZ
SG11 1SJ
SG11 1ST
SG11 1SR
SG11 1AB
SG11 1AQ
SG11 1RH
SG11 1AS
SG11 1TB
SG11 1AD
SG11 1LH
SG11 1TA
SG11 1LP
SG11 1LR
SG11 1TN
SG11 1SX
SG11 1SY
SG11 1RR
SG11 1AE
SG11 1LT
SG11 1AF
SG11 1LJ
SG11 1RU
SG11 1NA
SG12 0JF
SG11 1DE
SG11 1RT
SG11 1LX
SG12 0JL
SG11 1LY
SG11 1NB
SG11 1HU
SG12 0JR
SG11 1LZ
SG11 1HT
SG12 0JH
SG11 1HS
SG12 0TZ
SG12 0JG
SG12 0JS
SG11 1DD
SG11 1HH
SG12 0JQ
SG11 2PA
SG11 1ND
SG12 0JE
SG11 1HQ
SG11 1NT
SG11 1HJ
SG12 0JP
SG12 0TT
SG11 1HG
SG11 1HL
SG12 7SL
SG11 1NS
SG9 9NF
SG12 0TS
SG9 9NB
SG12 0ND
SG11 1HN
SG9 9NA
SG11 1NF
SG12 0TU
SG11 1HW
SG12 0NL
SG9 9NE
SG12 0NJ
SG12 0TR
SG12 0TP
SG12 0NE
SG12 0TH
SG12 0TX
SG11 2PB
SG12 0NS
SG12 0NH
SG11 1NP
SG11 1JD
SG12 0TW
SG12 0TY
SG12 0NF
SG12 0TJ
SG12 0NQ
SG12 0LR
SG11 1HP
SG11 1NU
SG12 0TN
SG12 0UE
SG11 1JS
SG12 0NG
SG12 0TE
SG12 0TL
SG11 1JE
SG12 0TD
SG12 0LZ
SG12 0NB
SG12 0NA
SG11 1NR
SG12 0TB
SG12 0JA
SG12 0NR
SG11 2PD
SG11 1NG
SG11 1JF
SG12 0LY
SG12 0TA
SG12 0NP
SG12 0TF
SG11 1JG
SG12 0LH
SG12 0LU
SG12 0LW
SG12 0SZ
SG12 0TG
SG9 9LZ
SG12 0LQ
SG12 0LF
SG12 0LG
SG12 0LS
SG12 0NT
SG12 0SY
SG12 0LP
SG12 0LT
SG9 9ND
SG12 7SN
SG12 0LN
SG12 7SW
SG12 0LX
SG12 0LL
SG11 1JQ
SG12 0JJ
SG11 1NL
SG12 7SP
SG10 6AQ
SG10 6AG
SG11 1NX
SG11 1NY
SG12 0RA
SG12 0JD
SG12 0SA
SG11 1NQ
SG12 0SR
SG12 0SU
SG11 1NJ
SG11 1JH
SG12 0SS
SG12 0JB
SG12 0JN
SG11 2PN
SG12 0SN
SG12 0LA
SG12 0FF
SG11 1NW
SG12 0UF
SG12 0SP
SG12 0SX
SG12 0SW
SG12 0SL
SG12 0NU
SG11 1NH
SG12 0JW
SG12 0NY
SG12 0SJ
SG9 9LX
SG12 7SJ
SG12 0NX
SG11 2PP
SG11 1NN
SG11 2PE
SG11 2PT
SG11 2PX
SG11 2PW
SG12 0ST
SG9 9LU
SG11 2QJ
SG11 2PR
SG11 2PY
SG11 2QZ
SG12 7SH
SG11 2PF
SG12 0PB
SG9 9LY
SG12 0PA
SG11 2QB
SG10 6AD
SG11 2AQ
SG11 2AG
SG11 2QW
SG12 0SQ
SG11 2QE
SG11 2PZ
SG11 2QH
SG11 2PG
SG9 9LT
SG11 2QP
SG11 2QA
SG11 2QG
SG11 2QQ
SG11 2QF
SG11 2QN
SG10 6HU
SG11 2QL
SG11 1JR
SG11 2PS
SG11 1JW
SG12 7SF
SG11 2QS
SG12 0PD
SG11 2BH
SG11 1JN
SG11 2AF
SG11 2QR
SG11 2PU
SG11 2AH
SG11 1JA
SG11 1JB
SG12 0UD
SG11 2RD
SG11 2QD
SG11 2NH
SG9 9LR
SG11 2NJ

When to get an MOT

The MOT test is designed to check that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards defined by the Department for Transport.

The rules that determine when you need to MOT your vehicle depend on the type of vehicle you have and what you use it for. These rules are grouped into Classes which currently include 1, 2, 3, 4, 4a, 5, 5a and 7. Broardly speaking you need to MOT your vehicle on;

  • the third anniversary of its registration
  • the anniversary of its last MOT, if it's over 3 years old
The exception to this is vehicles that are categorised as Class 4, 5 and 5a which need to be MOT tested every 12 months.

Driving a vehicle without an MOT can attract a fine of up to £1,000

Expired MOT certificate

It is not acceptable to drive a vehicle if its MOT has certificate expired. Doing so can result in a prosecution. Exceptions to this rule are;

  • to or from somewhere to be repaired,
  • to a pre-arranged MOT test1.

1A pre-arranged MOT test is one that has been arranged in advance. If you are stopped on the way to a drop in MOT test centre without an appointment you may not qualify for an exemption.

MOT renewal

An MOT lasts for a calendar year. The MOT expiration date is printed on the MOT pass certificate.

It is important to ensure your vehicle's MOT test certificate is renewed before the MOT test due date. This is can be done as early as a month minus 1 day before the expiration of the current certificate or anniversary of the registration of the vehicle. It is acceptable to get a new MOT test certificate at any time, however, the start date of the certificate will change if the renewal date is more than a month minus a day before the expiration of the current certificate.

MOT Test Fees and Class Descriptions

The Department for Transport has specified maximum fees that MOT test centres can charge. These are broken down by the Class of the vehicle as this roughly equates to the amount of effort required by the MOT Test Centre to carry out the test. The following table explains the Classes and associated costs.

ClassVehicle TypeAge before
MOT (years)
Maximum
Fee
1Motorcycle (engine size up to 200cc)3£ 29.65
1Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size up to 200cc)3£ 37.80
2Motorcycle (engine size over 200cc)3£ 29.65
2Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size over 200cc)3£ 37.80
33-wheeled vehicles (up to 450kg unladen weight)3£ 37.80
43-wheeled vehicles (over 450kg unladen weight)3£ 54.85
4Cars (up to 8 passenger seats)3£ 54.85
4Motor caravans3£ 54.85
4Quads (max unladen weight 400kg - for goods vehicles 550kg and max net power of 15kw)3£ 54.85
4Dual purpose vehicles3£ 54.85
4Private hire and public service vehicles (up to 8 seats)3£ 54.85
4Ambulances and taxis1£ 54.85
4Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats)1£ 57.30
4Goods vehicles (up to 3,000kg design gross weight)3£ 54.85
4aClass 4 vehicles (9 to 12 passenger seats) with a seat belt installation check£ 64.00
5Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (13 to 16 passenger seats)1£ 59.55
5Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (more than 16 passenger seats)1£ 80.65
5Playbuses1£ 80.65
5aClass 5 vehicles (13 to 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check£ 80.50
5aClass 5 vehicles (more than 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check£ 124.50
7Goods vehicles (over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg design gross weight)3£ 58.60

Test Failures and Retests

If your vehicle has failed its MOT Test you may qualify for a free or reduced retest.

If the MOT Test Centre carries out the repair then ordinarily they would retest the vehicle at a reduced cost or no cost at all, depending on the nature of the work and the time between the two MOT tests.

If you decide to take your vehicle away for repair you will need to ensure that your vehicle's current certificate is still valid. If your certificate is no longer valid then you will only be able to take your vehicle to a repair agent to get the defects corrected and to an MOT Test Centre with a pre-arranged MOT test appointment. You will not be able to take your vehicle to any other location.

If you have taken your vehicle away for repair and manage to return it to the same test centre before the end of the next working day for a retest, the MOT Test Centre will not charge for the partial retest, assuming the repair is one or more of the following items;

  • access panels
  • battery
  • bonnet
  • bootlid
  • brake pedal antislip
  • break glass hammer (class 5 vehicles only)
  • doors (including hinges, catches and pillars)
  • door open warning device (class 5 vehicles only)
  • dropsides
  • electrical wiring
  • emergency exits and signs (class 5 vehicles only)
  • entrance door remote control (class 5 vehicles only)
  • entrance/exit steps (class 5 vehicles only)
  • fuel filler cap
  • headlamp cleaning or levelling devices (that doesn’t need a headlamp aim check)
  • horn
  • lamps (excluding headlamp aim)
  • loading door
  • main beam 'tell-tale'
  • mirrors
  • rear reflectors
  • registration plates
  • seatbelts (but not anchorages), seatbelt load limiter and seatbelt pre-tensioner
  • seats
  • sharp edges or projections
  • stairs (class 5 vehicles only)
  • steering wheel
  • tailboard
  • tailgate
  • trailer electrical sockets
  • towbars (excluding body around anchorage points)
  • tyre pressure monitoring system
  • vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • windscreen glass, wipers and washers
  • wheels and tyres (excluding motorcycles and motorcycles with sidecar)
If the repair is for another fault or you do not get your vehicle back within the time period then you are eligible for a charge.

If you return your vehicle, after a repair, within 10 working days of the original test then the MOT Test Centre can complete a partial test which may be free or at a reduce charge. If it is not within this period then the MOT Text Centre will need to carry out a full test for which a full charge can be made.

Booking an MOT

MOT Test Centres offer a variety of methods for booking your vehicle in for a test. The primary means of booking is by phone. Our website offers a handy click to call facility if you are using a compatible device saving the need to save or write the number down. It is also worth noting that many sites now have online booking capabilities making it quick and easy for you to book your car in for a test.

MOT Test Centre maximum fees are controlled. Familiarise yourself with the Class of your vehicle and ensure that the MOT Test Centre does not charge you more than the maximum fee specified.

How does the MOT Test work?

An MOT test is an annual check of qualifying vehicles by an approved agent of items the Department of Transport has deemed essential for the safe operation of the vehicle on the public highway. Checks vary by vehicle category but all include essential items like headlights, seatbelt and tyres.

The MOT Test is designed to ensure the vehicle meets road safety and emission standards as defined by the Department for Transport. The test ensures your vehicle is in appropriate condition for use on the road. The MOT Test focuses on elements of the vehicle that ensure the safety of the driver, passengers and other road users. The Test does not concern itself with the condition of the vehicle's engine or gearbox, for example, but does focus on items such as seat belts, breaks and lights. For a full guide please read the MOT Inspection Manual.

Whilst the MOT Test is being performed you are allowed to view the Test from the MOT Public viewing area. You are not, however, allowed to interact with the Tester during the course of their duties.

MOT Test Completion

When the MOT Tester has completed the inspection you will be issued with a certificate. This can be an MOT Certificate, if the vehicle has passed, or a refusal of an MOT Test Certificate. In either case the outcome, along with the vehicles odometer reading will be recorded in the MOT test database, which is a national register.

If the vehicle has passed the MOT Test the MOT Certificate will be issued with, amoungst other things, the epiration date of the Certificate. You will need to repeat this process again before this date.

If the vehicle has NOT passed the MOT Test the refusal of an MOT Test Certificate will be issued which contains the reasons why the vehicle failed the test. If you decide to take the vehicle away for repair then please ensure you have familiarised yourself with the rules related to retesting your vehicle, especially if your MOT Test Certificate has expired.

If you feel you vehicle has been incorrectly failed then you may lodge an appeal with the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) by calling them on 0300 123 9000 week days between 7:30am to 6pm. You should also contact them if you think your MOT Test Certificate is not geniune or if you think your vehicle has passed when it shouldn't have.

Driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition can attract a fine of up to £2,000, a driving ban and 3 penalty points
Information on this site is correct at time of publication. We assume no responsibility for any incorrect data, ommissions or errors.
site index
site map