Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 5km of DY3 1LG

We managed to find 103 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your DY3 1LG. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Apex Automotive Engineering Ltd
1.1km

Address:12b Gospel End Street, DY3 3LS
Phone:01902 887454
Website:www.apexautoeng.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:45am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sedgley Autocentre Ltd
1.3km

Address:Gospel End Road, DY3 3LT
Phone:01902665756
Classes:4



J Lees Motor Services Ltd
1.6km

Address:Havacre Lane, WV14 9NP
Phone:01902492474
Classes:1,2,3,4



Roseville Mot Bay Ltd
1.7km

Address:Unit 3, WV14 9NA
Phone:01902490431
Classes:4



Kestrel Exhaust And Repair Centre
1.8km

Address:Unit 8, WV14 8XR
Phone:01902408500
Classes:4



S S B Autos
1.9km

Address:58a Spring Road, WV4 6JT
Phone:01902496267
Classes:4



Technically Autos Citroen
2.2km

Address:Wythy Road, WV14 0RX
Phone:01902354774
Classes:4



The Pro Bike Centre
2.2km

Address:Unit 1, WV14 0RX
Phone:01902401335
Classes:1,2



J T Autos
2.3km

Address:Broad Lanes, WV14 0RY
Phone:01902353755
Classes:4



Ladymoor Garage
2.4km

Address:Broad Lanes, WV14 0RS
Phone:01902492156
Classes:4



Herian Motors
2.5km

Address:560 Wolverhampton Road East, WV4 6AA
Phone:01902620050
Classes:4



Dean Smith Wolverhampton
2.5km

Address:Unit 4, WV14 0QL
Phone:01902497377
Classes:4



J B Autos
2.5km

Address:Unit 25, WV14 0QL
Phone:01902401640
Classes:4



Parkfield Mot And Service
2.6km

Address:Parkfield Service Station, WV4 6EN
Phone:01902 493714
Classes:4



Eurofit Autocentre Ltd
2.6km

Address:111 Millfields Road, WV4 6JQ
Phone:01902 404301
Website:www.eurofitautocentres.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Express Auto Repairs
2.7km

Address:Unit 4, WV2 2LD
Phone:01902403850
Classes:4



S R Autocentre
2.8km

Address:Sedgley Road West, DY4 8AA
Phone:0121 520 2363
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
2.8km

Address:Unit 1 Trade Central, WV2 2HH
Phone:01902 453156
Classes:4



Millfields Motor Services Limited
2.8km

Address:Millfields Road, WV14 0QJ
Phone:01902 492116
Website:millfieldsmotorservices.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am2:00pm



Mot Service Centre
2.8km

Address:Hurst Lane, DY4 9AB
Phone:01215203999
Classes:4,5,7



Autotrust Centre Limited
2.8km

Address:1 Lord Street West, WV14 8RR
Phone:01902 492333
Website:atcautotrustbilston.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Black Country Motorcycle Training Ltd
3.0km

Address:Unit 18 Eclipse Industrial Estate, DY4 8DQ
Phone:01215202501
Classes:1,2



Princes End Garage & Service Station
3.1km

Address:71 High Street, DY4 9JF
Phone:0121 557 2370
Classes:3,4



Premier Mot And Service Centre
3.1km

Address:Unit 1, DY4 9HX
Phone:0121 557 3399
Website:www.tiptontyres.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Barrett Motor Services
3.1km

Address:97 Durberville Road, WV2 2HA
Phone:01902 870301
Classes:4



Northway Auto Services
3.2km

Address:Unit 3 Musk Lane Trading Est, DY3 2UH
Phone:01384 241140
Website:www.northwayautos.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:45am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:45am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:45am5:30pm
Thursday:8:45am5:30pm
Friday:8:45am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



M Tech Services
3.2km

Address:Unit 1b, WV2 3NP
Phone:01902458020
Classes:4



Midland Car & Commercial
3.2km

Address:Dixon Street, WV2 2DB
Phone:01902451211
Classes:4,7



Orjevs Garage 2010
3.3km

Address:188 Wellington Road, WV14 6BD
Phone:01902492781
Classes:4



Tipton Auto Centre Limited
3.3km

Address:Unit 8, DY4 8HH
Phone:0121 520 4030
Classes:4,7



Louise Street Garage
3.3km

Address:90 Louise Street, DY3 2UB
Phone:01384252758
Classes:3,4



Highway Tachograph And Auto Centre Ltd
3.3km

Address:38 Dixon Street, WV2 2BP
Phone:01902 458813
Classes:1,2



Pro Auto Care
3.3km

Address:166 Wellington Road, WV14 6AZ
Phone:01902496060
Classes:4



Aston Street Motor Repairs
3.3km

Address:Brick Kiln Street, DY4 9BP
Phone:0121 557 6853
Classes:4



Bilston Auto Services
3.4km

Address:425 Bilston Road, WV2 2NN
Phone:01902403433
Classes:4,5,7



Eurofit Autocentre Ltd
3.4km

Address:97 Dudley Road, WV2 3DE
Phone:01902456223
Classes:4



Vulcan Garage
3.5km

Address:Unit 2 Vulcan Industrial Estate, WV14 7BZ
Phone:01902409027
Classes:4,5,7



Auto Surefit Ltd
3.5km

Address:Marston Road, WV2 4NL
Phone:01902715055
Classes:4,5,7



Barnies Auto Care
3.5km

Address:Unit 4 Small Industrial Est, WV2 2HX
Phone:01902450440
Classes:4,7



A Hartill & Son Motor Cycle Ltd
3.6km

Address:10 Caledonia Street, WV14 6AE
Phone:01902 492481
Classes:1,2



Frank Guest Motor Repairs
3.6km

Address:Derry Street, WV2 1EY
Phone:01902870924
Classes:4



Summit Garage Dudley Ltd
3.6km

Address:Himley Road, DY3 2RA
Phone:01384259555
Classes:4



Steelhouse Lane Mot Centre
3.6km

Address:Steelhouse Lane, WV2 2AW
Phone:01902 451281
Website:gsmadvertising.com
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mazcare Ltd
3.7km

Address:203 - 213 Bilston Road, WV2 2HT
Phone:01902 456300
Website:www.mazcare.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Regal Motors Bilston Ltd
3.7km

Address:Oxford Street, WV14 7DG
Phone:01902353000
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.7km

Address:102 - 109 Wolverhampton Street, DY1 3AP
Phone:01384 459333
Website:www.kwik-fit.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Oxford Street Garage
3.8km

Address:Oxford Street, WV14 7DR
Phone:01902 405198
Classes:1,2,3,4



Evans Halshaw
3.8km

Address:57-73 Birmingham Road, WV2 3LS
Phone:01902 875400
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Martyn Billings Auto
3.8km

Address:Unit 5g, WV14 7HZ
Phone:01902 497985
Classes:4,5,7



First Point Automotive
3.8km

Address:Unit 4 D, WV14 7HZ
Phone:01902 495151
Classes:1,2,4



Midlands Car Care
3.8km

Address:Former Ambulance Station, WV14 7DX
Phone:01902 494948
Classes:4



Oakmill Motor Repairs
3.8km

Address:Purbrook Road, WV1 2EJ
Phone:01902458926
Classes:4



Greenhous Volkswagen Van Centre
3.9km

Address:Trinity Road, WV14 7EF
Phone:01902 357230
Website:www.greenhousvolkswagen.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Wolverhampton Volkswagen
3.9km

Address:Bilston Road, WV2 2AJ
Phone:01902454602
Classes:4



Roger Chetter Body Repairs Ltd
3.9km

Address:58 Poutney Street, WV2 4HX
Phone:01902 717132
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
3.9km

Address:28 Dudley Road, WV2 3BP
Phone:01902 455275
Classes:4



M H Motors
3.9km

Address:Edward Street, DY1 2AE
Phone:01384235556
Classes:4,7



Charles Clark Motors Ltd
3.9km

Address:Bilston Road, WV2 2QE
Phone:01902 873555
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
4.0km

Address:1 Birmingham Road, WV2 3LQ
Phone:01902454171
Classes:4



West Way Wolverhampton
4.0km

Address:41 Birmingham Road, WV2 3LQ
Phone:01902439700
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
4.0km

Address:67 To 71 Bilston Road, WV2 2QH
Phone:01902 352352
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Imperial Service Station
4.1km

Address:Imperial Car Sales, WV14 8AA
Phone:01902495771
Classes:4



Renault Wolverhampton
4.1km

Address:2-24 Bilston Road, WV2 2PT
Phone:01902439500
Classes:4,7



J S Mot's
4.1km

Address:Pool Street, WV2 4HN
Phone:01902711511
Classes:4



Benham Wolverhampton Ltd
4.1km

Address:Lever Street, WV2 1AD
Phone:01902457000
Classes:1,2,4



Penn Parts And Panels
4.1km

Address:572 Penn Road, WV4 4HU
Phone:01902340260
Classes:4



Brindley Kia
4.1km

Address:55 Penn Road, WV2 4WW
Phone:01902717702
Classes:4



Autosales Ltd
4.1km

Address:Vulcan Road, WV14 7JW
Phone:01902402222
Classes:4



Dibdale Autos Limited
4.2km

Address:Unit 1, DY1 1SN
Phone:01384 233886
Classes:4



A A Autos
4.2km

Address:2 Retreat Street, WV3 0JP
Phone:01902423624
Classes:4,7



Wolverhampton Audi
4.2km

Address:Raby Street, WV2 1BL
Phone:01902 450000
Classes:4



D H Auto Services
4.2km

Address:Sharrocks Street, WV1 3RP
Phone:01902 870250
Classes:4



Penn Street Garage
4.2km

Address:2-6 Penn Street, WV3 0JQ
Phone:01902 426333
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Merridale Motors
4.3km

Address:Mander Street, WV3 0JZ
Phone:01902 425088
Classes:4,5,7



Castle Service Station
4.3km

Address:Trindle Road, DY2 7AZ
Phone:01384 254142
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:12:00am11:59pm
Tuesday:12:00am11:59pm
Wednesday:12:00am11:59pm
Thursday:12:00am11:59pm
Friday:12:00am11:59pm
Saturday:12:00am11:59pm
Sunday:12:00am11:59pm



Mercedes Benz Of Wolverhampton
4.3km

Address:Penn Road, WV2 4HD
Phone:01902427897
Classes:4



Penn Garage Services
4.3km

Address:Lloyd Hill, WV4 5NE
Phone:01902341737
Classes:4



R S M Car & Commercials
4.3km

Address:Transport Yard, WV1 2BY
Phone:01902 870058
Classes:4,7



Auto Repair Services
4.3km

Address:114 Bunkers Hill Lane, WV14 6JX
Phone:01902 402700
Website:autorepairservices.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Dudley Motor Company
4.3km

Address:Trindle Road, DY2 7AY
Phone:01384 454100
Website:www.dudleymotorco.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Dudley Motorcycle Centre
4.3km

Address:73 King Street, DY2 8QB
Phone:01384 252222
Website:www.dmc-bikes.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Car Services & Testing Ltd
4.4km

Address:Lower Church Lane, DY4 7PH
Phone:01215200342
Classes:4,5,7



Hi-Q
4.4km

Address:New Mill Street, DY2 8PB
Phone:01384 257761
Website:www.hiqonline.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



R S Motors
4.4km

Address:Unit 4b Coneygre Industrial Estate, DY4 8XT
Phone:01215207685
Classes:4,5,7



The Mot Bay
4.5km

Address:Sedgley Road East, DY4 8XA
Phone:01215205929
Classes:4,7



Snowhill Motors
4.5km

Address:Colliery Road, WV1 2QU
Phone:01902 459704
Classes:1,2,4



G & J Testing And Servicing Limited
4.5km

Address:Unit 25 Fisher Street, DY4 8XE
Phone:0121 557 1002
Classes:4



Bennetts Motor Services
4.5km

Address:Roseberry Street, WV3 0BH
Phone:01902 714606
Website:www.bennettmotorservices.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autolink Service Centre
4.6km

Address:Unit 3 Great Brickkiln Street, WV03 0PT
Phone:01902 423333
Classes:3,4



Cardinal Motors Ltd
4.6km

Address:104 Lord Street, WV3 0QL
Phone:01902 422907
Website:www.cardinalmotorsltd.co.uk
Classes:4



Black Country Motorcycles Ltd
4.7km

Address:Unit 3 & 4, DY4 7SA
Phone:0121 522 2525
Classes:1,2



Burnt Tree Autocentre Limited
4.7km

Address:102 104 Birmingham Road, DY1 4RF
Phone:01384 252225
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Moxley Road Service Station
4.8km

Address:Rear Of Moxley Rd Service Stn, WS10 7RJ
Phone:01215262911
Classes:4



Welburn Transport
4.8km

Address:Hackett Street, DY4 0JJ
Phone:01215571776
Classes:4



Allbikes & Allspares Ltd
4.9km

Address:Unit 29, WV3 0QT
Phone:01902 423528
Website:www.allbikesallspares.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Andys Auto And Mot Centre
4.9km

Address:Bay 2 Building 26, DY6 7NA
Phone:01384404424
Classes:4



A J N Vehicle Services
4.9km

Address:Unit 30, DY4 0HR
Phone:0121 5208003
Classes:4



Major Autos
4.9km

Address:Unit 4 Great Bridge Industrial Estate, DY4 0HR
Phone:0121 448 1234
Classes:4



Hi Q Tyreservices
4.9km

Address:11 Chapel Ash, WV3 0UB
Phone:01902 420234
Website:www.wolverhamptontyres.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Dudley Mot Centre
4.9km

Address:Shaw Road, DY2 8TS
Phone:01384 257747
Classes:1,2,4



Unit Garage Limited
4.9km

Address:226 Trysull Road, WV3 7JR
Phone:01902 629706
Classes:4



Bridge Garage Autos Ltd
5.0km

Address:Alma Street, WV10 0EY
Phone:01902459405
Classes:4,5,7



Stratstone Harley Davidson
5.0km

Address:37-43 Chapel Ash, WV3 0UF
Phone:01902 371600
Website:www.hdwolverhampton.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



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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