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 County Of Herefordshire

HR1 4LP
HR1 4NU
HR1 4LT
HR1 4LN
HR1 4LW
HR1 4LR
HR1 4NT
HR1 4LS
HR1 4YT
HR1 4YY
HR1 4HF
HR1 4YA
HR2 6LS
HR2 6LT
HR2 6NZ
HR1 4LF
HR2 6LP
HR1 4LE
HR2 6JY
HR2 6LW
HR1 4LD
HR2 6LU
HR2 6LX
HR1 4PD
HR1 4NW
HR2 6LL
HR1 4YZ
HR1 4LU
HR1 4NN
HR1 4LG
HR1 4NP
HR1 4LA
HR1 4PA
HR1 4NL
HR1 4JZ
HR1 4JY
HR2 6LN
HR1 4NJ
HR1 4PB
HR1 4LB
HR1 4NH
HR1 4NX
HR1 4NY
HR1 4PE
HR1 4PN
HR1 4JL
HR1 4EL
HR1 4PP
HR1 4PL
HR1 4JX
HR1 4PG
HR1 4EN
HR1 4EJ
HR1 4PF
HR1 4JS
HR1 4PW
HR1 4PH
HR1 4QH
HR1 4PQ
HR1 4HE
HR1 4FD
HR2 6LJ
HR1 4JT
HR2 6LG
HR1 4JR
HR1 4PR
HR1 4JU
HR1 4EW
HR1 4QA
HR2 6LY
HR1 4PS
HR1 4EQ
HR2 6LH
HR1 4EH
HR1 4NA
HR1 4PJ
HR2 6LF
HR1 4EG
HR1 4EP
HR1 4QX
HR1 4PZ
HR1 4EF
HR2 6LE
HR1 4QY
HR2 6NS
HR1 4QU
HR1 4DF
HR2 6LQ
HR2 6NW
HR1 4EE
HR1 4JP
HR1 4ND
HR2 6EQ
HR2 6LD
HR2 6JL
HR2 6JH
HR2 6NA
HR2 6PH
HR2 6LZ
HR2 6JS
HR2 6XN
HR2 6XJ
HR1 4QJ
HR2 6XR
HR2 6SR
HR1 4AS
HR1 4NB
HR1 4JW
HR2 6JQ
HR1 4PT
HR1 4ER
HR2 6NN
HR1 4DE
HR2 6RQ
HR1 4QT
HR1 4PY
HR1 4AP
HR2 6NL
HR2 6SS
HR2 6XT
HR2 6WB
HR2 6XA
HR2 6ND
HR2 6NU
HR1 4ED
HR1 4QN
HR2 6JG
HR2 6JE
HR1 4ES
HR1 1US
HR2 6LB
HR2 6NT
HR2 6FE
HR1 4JN
HR2 6NE
HR2 6NX
HR1 4DY
HR1 4HA
HR1 4QL
HR1 4DU
HR1 4FA
HR2 6FG
HR1 1YE
HR2 6NB
HR2 6LR
HR2 6JJ
HR1 4QW
HR1 1SJ
HR1 4AX
HR1 4QS
HR1 4BZ
HR2 6LA
HR1 4DX
HR1 4HW
HR1 1YF
HR2 6JU
HR2 6NY
HR1 4NF
HR1 4QZ
HR2 6NJ
HR2 6NH
HR2 6PE
HR1 1XN
HR1 4QP
HR1 1YA
HR2 6JD
HR1 1XW
HR2 6JX
HR1 4QR
HR1 1YG
HR2 6BQ
HR1 4BF
HR1 1XP
HR1 1YB
HR1 1TL
HR1 1YQ
HR2 6NR
HR1 4EB
HR1 1AZ
HR2 6NP
HR1 1TN
HR1 1RZ
HR1 1YD
HR1 1XU
HR1 1TF
HR2 6JZ
HR1 4EA
HR1 4RB
HR1 1AY
HR1 1XS
HR1 1XT
HR1 1AX
HR1 4PX
HR2 6JW
HR2 6JA
HR1 1XR
HR1 1XZ
HR1 4DT
HR1 1XL
HR2 6JB
HR1 1ZG
HR1 1YJ
HR1 1ZN
HR1 4AR
HR1 1AT
HR1 4PU
HR1 1TP
HR1 1UQ
HR1 4DD
HR1 1UG
HR1 1AU
HR2 6PD
HR2 6NQ
HR2 6SU
HR1 1UN
HR1 1UE
HR2 6JR
HR2 6JT
HR1 4SA
HR2 6FL
HR1 1UF
HR1 1XG
HR1 1XF
HR1 1XQ
HR1 4SF
HR1 1UZ
HR2 6JF
HR1 4DA
HR1 4RY
HR2 6JN
HR2 6YT
HR1 4DB
HR1 1TB
HR1 4BY
HR1 1UD
HR2 6JP
HR1 1TJ
HR1 1UP
HR1 1UR
HR1 1UB
HR1 4DR
HR1 1XD
HR1 1WY
HR1 1WX
HR1 1UW
HR1 4AW
HR1 4GB
HR1 4BT
HR1 1XE
HR2 6RE
HR1 4BX
HR2 6RF
HR1 4SB
HR1 4AU
HR1 1UH
HR1 4RE
HR1 4GA
HR2 6RB
HR1 4DS
HR1 1TG
HR1 4SD
HR1 4HP
HR2 6PF
HR1 1XA
HR1 4RA
HR2 6RG
HR1 4BA
HR1 1TR
HR1 4BU
HR2 6RA
HR1 1XH
HR1 4BP
HR1 1UL
HR1 4SE
HR1 1XB
HR1 4HT

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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