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 Dorset

DT9 6NH
DT9 6NR
DT9 6NG
DT9 6YD
DT9 6YG
DT9 6YQ
DT9 6YX
DT9 6YH
DT9 6YN
DT9 6NF
DT9 6NL
DT9 6SZ
DT9 6WA
DT9 6YY
DT9 6WB
DT9 6NQ
DT9 6NE
DT9 6LH
DT9 6NW
DT9 6LJ
DT9 6NS
DT9 6LQ
DT9 6NT
DT9 6NJ
DT9 6ND
DT9 6LG
DT9 6NB
DT9 6LF
DT9 6NN
DT9 6LL
DT9 6LN
DT9 6NA
DT9 6LZ
DT9 6LY
DT9 6LX
DT9 6NP
DT9 6LU
DT9 6JZ
DT9 6LT
DT9 6LS
DT9 6LW
DT9 6LA
DT9 6QT
DT9 6JY
DT9 6RA
DT9 6LR
DT9 6EF
DT9 6LB
DT9 6LP
DT9 6QR
DT9 6BN
DT9 6JW
DT9 6HG
DT9 6QS
DT9 6HQ
DT9 6QP
DT9 6JP
DT9 6QU
DT9 6HF
DT9 6JX
DT9 6NY
DT9 6JU
DT9 6QL
DT9 6QN
DT9 6HE
DT9 6QW
DT9 6NX
DT9 6QJ
DT9 6QH
DT9 6HH
DT9 6QQ
DT9 6JR
DT9 6NU
DT9 6QD
DT9 6AD
DT9 6JS
DT9 6QE
DT9 6QA
DT9 6PY
DT9 6NZ
DT9 6PA
DT9 6PL
DT9 6HJ
DT9 6PN
DT9 6QY
DT9 6HS
DT9 6PH
DT9 6PB
DT9 6QZ
DT9 6HR
DT9 6HN
DT9 6JD
DT9 6RB
DT9 6PX
DT9 6YA
DT9 6YE
DT9 6YS
DT9 6YU
DT9 6YW
DT9 6YT
DT9 6YJ
DT9 6YP
DT9 6YR
DT9 6HP
DT9 6JG
DT9 6YB
DT9 6JE
DT9 6QB
DT9 6HL
DT9 6JF
DT9 6QG
DT9 6QF
DT9 6PD
DT9 6ST
DT9 6PU
BA22 9RH
DT9 6PZ
DT9 6SR
DT9 6SS
DT9 6PF
DT9 6SU
DT9 6JT
BA22 9YY
DT9 6HW
DT9 6PJ
DT9 6PG
DT9 6PE
DT9 6PQ
DT9 6JJ
DT2 0XL
DT2 0NL
DT9 6JL
DT2 0ND
DT2 0NB
BA22 9RG
DT9 6BJ
BA22 9RQ
DT9 6QX
DT9 6HU
BA22 9RF
DT9 6RE
DT2 0NA
DT9 6HT
DT2 0NF
DT2 0NG
DT9 6PT
BA22 9RN
BA22 9XT
BA22 9UZ
BA22 9WA
BA22 9RE
DT9 6RD
DT9 6JA
DT9 6RF
DT2 0LY
DT2 0LX
DT9 6HZ
DT9 6RH
DT2 0LZ
DT9 6EP
DT9 6SH
DT9 6SP
DT9 6JH
DT9 6XA
DT9 6RQ
DT9 6RG
DT9 6EN
DT2 0LU
DT2 0LS
DT2 0LT
BA22 9YU
DT9 6RY
DT9 6RZ
DT9 6SL
DT2 0LP
DT9 6RJ
DT9 6EW
DT9 6SJ
DT9 6RX
DT9 6SB
BA22 9UY
DT2 0LR
DT9 6RU
DT9 6SQ
DT9 6HX
DT9 6RW
DT9 6RS
DT9 6SD
DT9 6SA
DT9 6RT
DT9 6RL
DT9 6SE
DT9 6RN
DT2 0NQ
BA22 9QH
DT9 6RR
DT9 6SG
DT9 6SF
DT9 6JB
BA22 9UE
BA22 9UD
DT2 0LW
DT9 6SY
BA22 9UH
DT9 6HY
BA22 9UW
BA22 9UN
BA22 9UF
BA22 9UQ
BA22 9UB
BA22 9RW
BA22 9QL
BA22 9UJ
BA22 9UL
BA22 9UP
BA22 9UG
BA22 9TU
BA22 9TZ
BA22 9UU
BA22 9UA
DT9 6JQ
BA22 9UR
DT9 6RP
BA22 9UX
BA22 9US
BA22 9TQ
BA22 9TL
BA22 9UT
BA22 9TP
BA22 9TG
BA22 9TX
BA22 9QJ
BA22 9TY
BA22 9SZ
BA22 9TW
BA22 9TN
BA22 9TJ
DT9 6JN
BA22 9TH
DT9 6ES

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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