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 Cornwall

Sennen
Kerris
Tregiffian
Longdowns
Ruan Lanihorne
Red Post
Cockwells
Trenault
Treyarnon
Penpethy
Pool
Retire
St Teath
Slaughterbridge
Moorswater
Carnkie
Caradon Town
Mount Hawke
Botallack
Frogpool
St Enoder
Bunny's Hill
Treligga
Treal
Garras
Mullion
Venterdon
Mithian
Bodinnick
Trewidland
Gweek
Idless
Menna
Kestle Mill
Engollan
Victoria
Lanlivery
Ruthernbridge
Merrymeet
Hele
Treviscoe
West Pentire
Kehelland
Daw's House
Cross Lanes
Hersham
Trevowhan
Blackwater
Wendron
Trevarren
Markwell
Pengover Green
Poundstock
Seaton
Trebehor
Lamorna
Brill
Trewetha
Downderry
Higher Land
Pillaton
Caudworthy
Landulph Cross
Trewalder
Week St Mary
Washaway
Trenear
Lamanva
Burnthouse
Brane
Rosenannon
Bissom
Tregiskey
Fairy Cross
Menagissey
Trispen
Harlyn
Norris Green
Bowithick
Budock Water
Trevanger
Germoe
Tremethick Cross
Couch's Mill
Carluddon
Twelveheads
Carnyorth
Helford Passage
St Erme
Mountjoy
Trezaise
Kingston
St Clether
Laneast
Trewen
Brea
Trewennack
Trelawne
Horningtops
Darleyford
Higher Keason
Wenfordbridge
Cawsand
Porthallow
Lanjeth
Egloskerry
Downgate
Otterham
Jacobstow
Carey Park
Redgate
Lansallos
Hallworthy
Rose-in-the-bush
Canworthy Water
Trefula
Porcupine
Minions
Berepper
White Cross
Mylor Churchtown
Lescrow
Polruan
Trenance
Upton
Polbathic
Stepaside
Perranzabuloe
Ponsongath
Georgia
Churchtown
Dutson
Trebarwith
Tregurrian
Hessenford
Antony
Downinney
Penrose
Sithney
St Kew
Higher Truscott
Veryan
Menheniot
Braddock
Launceston
Whitstone
Manely
Carbis Bay
Rejerrah
Porthoustock
Millpool
Trevigro
Little Comfort
Thurdon
Tresowes Green
Polmarth
Highlanes
Trewey
Clubworthy
Doddycross
Portloe
Trevia
Trevellas
Calloose
Shortlanesend
Gwallon
Whitecross
Burlawn
Wainhouse Corner
Falmouth
Tregadillett
Treskilling
Breage
Knave-Go-By
Mitchell
South Tehidy
Trevilley
Porthcothan
Muchlarnick
Towan
Kilhallon
Castlegoff
New Mills
Tolgus Mount
Trewithian
Trethewey
Redruth
Sweetshouse
Sithney Green
Valley Truckle
Tregonce
Truthan
Scarcewater
Polperro
Delabole
Brazacott
Withnoe
Bilberry
Trebartha
Treven
Portlooe
Porth Navas
St Jidgey
Trebetherick
Porthcurno
Treskillard
Lower Ninnes
Trequite
Tresparrett
St Kew Highway
Talskiddy
Bolventor
Carclew
Gillan
Burraton
Lynstone
St Just in Roseland
Little Polgooth
St Hilary
Treator
Gwinear
Trevemper
St Clement
Truro
Trescowe
Penhalurick
Trevenen Bal
Tolvaddon
Portreath
St Keverne
Illogan Highway
Porthleven
Little Beside
Perranwell
Charlestown
Ringwell
Tramagenna
Warleggan
Wilcove
Trefrew
Narkurs
Tresparrett Posts
Trecangate
Warbstow
Luxulyan
Stithians
Polzeath
Feock
Higher Porthpean
Cury
Lower Rose
Hendra
Balwest
St Ive
Trevarrian
St Anthony-in-Meneage
Piece
Trelion
Praze-an-Beeble
Camelford
West Taphouse
Penpillick
Trematon
Mawgan
Lezant
Lizard
Ludgvan
Carloggas
Hornick
Mylor Bridge
Helstone
St Pinnock
Kea
Plain-an-Gwarry
Perran Downs
Tregony
Praa Sands
Lanivet
High Street
Mabe Burnthouse
Stoke Climsland
Crow's Nest
Tregenna
Stratton
Treworga
Nansladron
Rescorla
Treknow
Deviock
Kestle
Rosudgeon
St Tudy
Henwood
Eastcott
Morval
Great Bosullow
Rock
Trethillick
Crantock
Rose
Mawnan Smith
Goonvrea
Perranporth
Barripper
Egloshayle
Werrington
Paul
Lower Treluswell
Lanteglos Highway
St Dennis
Manaccan
Trevollard
Rosevean
Todpool
Probus
Lanner
Halsetown
Middle Crackington
Fletchersbridge
Polyphant
Fivelanes
Gwennap
Kelynack
Madron
Lower Sticker
No Man's Land
Trewethern
Polmassick
Broad Langdon
Kilkhampton
Trevail
Pendeen
Penhallick
Gwenter
Woolley
St Wenn
Bolingey
Higher Downs
St Ruan
Kingsand
Lidwell
Rosecare
Badharlick
Frogwell
North Beer
Sennen Cove
Calenick
Rilla Mill
Trerulefoot
Halgabron
Carn Towan
Holmbush
Rame
Portscatho
Coverack Bridges
Tregullon
Pensilva
Old Cardinham Castle
Lawhitton
St Martin
Drift
Carkeel
Carland Cross
Towednack
Roseworthy
Trenarren
Perrancoombe
Hatt
Trevelmond
Chacewater
Constantine Bay
Grimscott
Trelowth
Goonhavern
Black Cross
Carfury
St Issey
Penmarth
Mawnan
Holywell
Ponsanooth
Maenporth
Higher Condurrow
St Breward
Bodwen
Langore
Darite
Lower Clicker
Dunmere
Lockengate
Canworthy
Liskeard
Trethowel
New Polzeath
St Mellion
St Buryan
Bush
Greensplat
Upton Towans
St Levan
Ruan Major
Port Isaac
Pelynt
Newtown-in-St Martin
Summercourt
Cadgwith
Rose-an-Grouse
Lamorran
Carn Brea Village
St Cleer
Maders
Gonamena
Tregeseal
Altarnun
Tywardreath
Tresmeer
Bissoe
Kelly Bray
St Ann's Chapel
Common Moor
Fraddam
Godolphin Cross
Edmonton
Tregorrick
Reskadinnick
St Ives
Trebursye
Porthtowan
Linkinhorne
Newton
Bosorne
Boscean
North Tamerton
St Merryn
Clitters
Stourscombe
Treveor
Lanreath
Rosecraddoc
Gunnislake
Treworgans
Mullion Cove
Devoran
Golant
Longrock
Vellanoweth
Antron
Philleigh
Townshend
Bottoms
Knightsmill
Roserrow
Tregonetha
Herniss
Ellenglaze
Ruan High Lanes
Roche
Tremar
Chapel Amble
Sticker
Rezare
Churchbridge
Flushing
Treween
Treburgett
Cross
Trewassa
Trembraze
Callestick
Bodieve
St Michael Penkivel
Polkerris
Port Gaverne
Ladock
Carne
Crafthole
Tregonna
Higher Bosavern
Gluvian
Trekenner
Tregellist
Scredda
Rinsey
Upton Cross
Hill
Grampound Road
Fowey
Calstock
Widemouth Bay
Quethiock
Portwrinkle
Quintrell Downs
Trevalga
Treburley
Illand
Box's Shop
Lower Crackington
Redmoor
Mornick
St Ive Cross
Higher Tremarcoombe
Penpol
Torpoint
St John
Bray Shop
Rosevear
Tregoss
Goonabarn
Trevarth
Trelash
St Erth
Bradford
Crowan
Tideford
Griggs
Michaelstow
Tregeare
St Newlyn East
Crackington Haven
St Agnes
Halvosso
Penzance
Gunwalloe
St Mawgan
Crowntown
Lane
Nanpean
Crofthandy
Helford
St Just and St Just in Penwith
Doublebois
Larrick
Trenale
Tywardreath Highway
Castallack
Playing Place
Seworgan
Treviskey
Bohetherick
Bosavern
St Minver
Mixtow
Trethosa
Yeolmbridge
Goonamarris
Trelights
Tregatta
Porthgwarra
Chynhale
Troon
Trebarwith Strand
Harrowbarrow
Trelowia
Wadebridge
Trewarmett
Hewas Water
The Towans
Cambrose
Bude
Boswednack
St Mabyn
Lelant Downs
Tregidden
Tresinney
Trenoweth
Berriowbridge
Market Jew and Marazion
Higher Stanbear
Par
Lerryn
Illogan
East Taphouse
Helland
Camborne
Trethurgy
Bossiney
Tremail
North Petherwin
Cold Northcott
Treesmill
Pipers Pool
Gooseham
Carpalla
London Apprentice
Cremyll
Nancegollan
Middlewood
Lane-end
North Country
Trebullett
Carthew
Busveal
Withiel
Mawgan Porth
Tredinnick
Halwin
Penryn
Trenewan
Tregavarras
St Blazey
Wheal Rose
Coad's Green
Bofarnel
Perranarworthal
Callington
Redpost
Sheviock
Sancreed
Creed
Crowlas
Baldhu
Constantine
Trelissick
Lanhainsworth
St Columb Major
Cubert
Cripplesease
St Mewan
Crugmeer
Coombe
Trewoodloe
Polmear
Forder
Botusfleming
St Erney
Antony Passage
Millbrook
Duporth
Enniscaven
Morwenstow
Tredavoe
Sparry Bottom
Indian Queens
Chyanvounder
Carharrack
Treneglos
Lewannick
Higher Troswell
Reskivers
Dobwalls
Treveighan
Whitemoor
Porkellis
Burras
Nancledra
Gilbert's Coombe
Trethevey
Pendriscott
Coxford
Trewint
St Ewe
Great Work
Penelewey
Hayle
Poltesco
Merther
Latchley
Trebyan
St Mawes
Lostwithiel
Herodsfoot
Bathpool
Sparnon Gate
St Breock
St Austell
Tintagel
Little Downs
South Petherwin
Polladras
Tresean
Rillaton
Newbridge
Tregrehan Mills
Splatt
Tresillian
Trevarrack
Gerrans
Congdon's Shop
Looe
Parkfield
Newhall Green
Penwithick
Leedstown
Marhamchurch
Relubbus
North Hill
Pendoggett
South Hill
Treverva
St Day
Belowda
Woodford
St Ervan
Trereife
Perranuthnoe
St Endellion
Gorran Haven
St Veep
Boscastle
Budge's Shop
Woodabridge
Trelill
Foxhole
Grumbla
Welltown
Trew
Tredinneck
St Columb Road
St Stephen
Penpoll
Connor Downs
Gwithian
Fraddon
Ruddlemoor
Shop
Marshgate
Landrake
Goverseth
Ladycross
Boscreege
Billacott
Metherell
Coverack
Plushabridge
Mount
Reawla
Malpas
St Erth Praze
Padstow
Duloe
Ruan Minor
Wringworthy
St Dominick
Treglasta
Badgall
Trevescan
Sladesbridge
Tredrizzick
Kuggar
St Gennys
Pencarrow
Carleen
Little Bosullow
St Eval
Rescassa
Rosenithon
Boswarthen
Threemilestone
Trevarrick
Trehunist
St Winnow
Lower Porthpean
Langdon
Higher Hampt
Boswinger
Westdowns
Withielgoose
Bugle
Highertown
Blunts
Pendrift
Traboe
Middle Taphouse
Goldsithney
Morvah
Cardinham
Boyton
Old Kea
Mawla
Trebudannon
Trevance
Stenalees
Rosemelling
Mevagissey
Mousehole
Scorrier
Canon's Town
Rumford
Tremaine
Penponds
Zelah
Higher Crackington
Cocks
Angarrack
Terras
Chilsworthy
Tregole
Carlyon Bay
Stibb
Newlyn
Chapel Town
Lelant
Helston
Trehan
Trevone
Sharptor
Penhale
Freathy
Grampound
Rinsey Croft
Nanstallon
St Neot
Golberdon
St Germans
Poughill
Cargreen
Mulfra
St Keyne
Trewoon
Goonpiper
Carnon Downs
Housel Bay
Luckett
Saltash
Davidstow
Widegates
Zennor
Penhallow
Pentewan
Tregoodwell
Longstone
Tutwell
Clampits
Hellescott
Pengersick
Gorran Churchtown
Sheffield
Polgooth
Newquay
Penpont
Bohortha
Ashton
Treneague
St Lawrence
Lanteglos
Four Lanes
Rosewarne
Three Hammers
Gospenheale
Pityme
Treen
Portholland
Trevadlock
Treovis
Harcourt
Crows-an-wra
Port Quin
Bolenowe
Cusgarne
Newtown
Treskinnick Cross
Wall
Budd's Titson
Milltown
Carnhell Green
Trelake
Ruthvoes
Bodmin
Temple

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.
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