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 Staffordshire

WS15 3PF
WS15 3PG
WS15 3PJ
WS15 3PQ
WS15 3PE
WS15 3PL
WS15 3PD
WS15 3PB
ST18 0LU
WS15 3PA
WS15 3NP
WS15 3NR
WS15 3NS
WS15 3PH
WS15 3NX
WS15 3NU
WS15 3NT
WS15 3EW
ST18 0LX
WS15 3EL
WS15 3NL
WS15 3EN
ST18 0LT
WS15 3EJ
WS15 3BR
ST18 0NP
WS15 3NW
WS15 3NJ
ST14 8QP
WS15 3NH
ST18 0LS
WS15 3DY
WS15 3NG
ST14 8QR
WS15 3EH
WS15 3NN
ST14 8QL
WS15 3EP
WS15 3DX
ST14 8QW
WS15 3EQ
WS15 3EG
WS15 3EX
WS15 3DE
WS15 3EF
ST14 8RL
WS15 3AE
WS15 3EZ
ST18 0LP
ST18 0FP
ST18 0NR
ST18 0XD
WS15 3BJ
WS15 3EU
WS15 3EY
WS15 3DF
WS15 3DA
ST18 0FQ
WS15 3DZ
ST18 0LL
WS15 3EB
WS15 3ED
WS15 3EE
WS15 3DB
WS15 3PZ
ST14 8QN
ST18 0NQ
ST18 0NG
ST14 8QJ
WS15 3DT
ST14 8QS
WS15 3DD
ST14 8RP
WS15 3BZ
ST14 8PZ
ST14 8RN
WS15 3NQ
ST14 8WD
ST14 8RH
ST18 0NZ
ST18 0QE
ST18 0LR
WS15 3BU
ST18 0LY
WS15 3BP
WS15 3BT
WS15 3BS
ST18 0NY
ST18 0NU
WS15 3BQ
WS15 3DG
WS15 3BY
ST18 0NF
ST14 8QE
ST18 0LE
WS15 3DQ
ST18 0QF
WS15 3BX
WS15 3BL
WS15 3BN
ST14 8QH
ST18 0ND
ST18 0GQ
ST18 0NS
ST18 0NA
ST18 0PR
WS15 3DS
WS15 3FB
ST18 0LD
WS15 3DU
WS15 3BW
ST14 8SA
ST18 0NB
ST18 0NT
ST18 0PP
ST18 0LZ
ST18 0QS
ST18 0PX
ST18 0PB
ST18 0QN
ST18 0PW
ST18 0FU
ST18 0FS
WS15 3DH
ST18 0RA
ST18 0LF
WS15 3DJ
ST14 8QT
ST18 0PU
ST18 0LG
WS15 3DL
ST18 0PD
ST18 0PQ
ST18 0GL
WS15 3AU
ST18 0FT
WS15 3LS
ST14 8RQ
ST18 0QP
ST18 0FG
WS15 3AT
ST18 0FD
WS15 3LX
ST18 0FA
ST18 0FB
WS15 3DN
ST18 0FE
ST18 0PA
ST18 0LN
ST18 0FF
WS15 3DP
ST14 8QQ
ST18 0PE
ST14 8QU
WS15 3EA
ST14 8RJ
WS15 3DW
ST18 0PT
ST18 0PS
ST18 0LH
WS15 3LR
WS15 3LT
ST18 0QX
ST18 0PY
ST18 0PF
WS15 3FA
ST18 0QA
ST18 0PJ
ST18 0TH
WS15 3FD
ST14 8QG
WS15 3DR
ST18 0PH
ST14 8SB
WS15 3LU
WS15 3AS
ST18 0GY
ST18 0UD
WS15 3LZ
ST18 0QB
ST14 8QD
ST14 8RY
ST14 8RA
ST18 0ZX
ST14 8QF
WS15 3ER
ST18 0XB
ST14 8SD
WS15 3LY

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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