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

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

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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