Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to G12 8QS or enter a postcode in the search box and we'll find all the nearest MOT Stations and order them by distance. In addition to a handy map of each M.O.S approved Test Centre we will also show booking telephone numbers and, where possible, opening times so you can make the best choice of MOT Test Station for you.

MOT Test Centres within 5km of G12 8QS

We managed to find 101 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your G12 8QS. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Mcconechy's Tyre Service Ltd
0.6km

Address:93 Crow Road, G11 7SH
Phone:0141 334 6234
Website:www.mcconechys.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Byres Road Garage
0.6km

Address:28 Coopers Well Street, G11 6QE
Phone:01413394503
Classes:4



Caruth Jordanhill Ltd
0.7km

Address:281 Clarence Drive, G11 7JU
Phone:0141 357 0232
Classes:4



Phoenix Honda Glasgow
1.3km

Address:701 Dumbarton Road, G11 6HT
Phone:01413573777
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
1.5km

Address:226 South Street, G11 6JY
Phone:0141-435-5555
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
1.5km

Address:1246 - 1256 Maryhill Road, G20 8EZ
Phone:01419451343
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
1.6km

Address:459 Crow Road, G11 7DN
Phone:01419541577
Classes:4



Tr Autos Ltd
1.6km

Address:111 Shakespeare Street, G20 8LE
Phone:0141 946 9020
Classes:4



In-Tune Garage Services
1.9km

Address:1276 Maryhill Road, G20 9BJ
Phone:01419451919
Classes:4



West End Tyres
1.9km

Address:24 Jordanvale Avenue, G14 0QP
Phone:0141 959 5605
Website:www.westendtyres.com
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:10:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Citroen Glasgow
2.0km

Address:58-68 Finnieston Street, G3 8JR
Phone:01412217724
Classes:4



Anniesland Garage
2.1km

Address:52 Lochburn Road, G20 9AQ
Phone:01415790003
Classes:4



Maryhill Mot Centre
2.1km

Address:10 Lochburn Road, G20 9AQ
Phone:0141 946 6445
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Proctors Garage Limited
2.1km

Address:160 Woodville Street, G51 2RL
Phone:0141 445 6377
Classes:4



Jura Mot's
2.1km

Address:Unit 20, G51 2RL
Phone:0141 445 5548
Classes:4



Whiteinch Mot Centre
2.1km

Address:Unit 9, G14 0TR
Phone:0141 954 0983
Website:www.mot-test.com
Classes:1,2,3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Auto Mot Arcade
2.1km

Address:161 Helen Street, G51 3HD
Phone:01414402900/0338
Classes:4,7



Omand Motors
2.1km

Address:125 Helen Street, G51 3HD
Phone:01414400582
Classes:4,5,7



Ibrox Vehicle Repairs & Diagnostics Ltd
2.1km

Address:189 Broomloan Road, G51 2JE
Phone:01414452626
Classes:4



Taggarts Motor Group
2.2km

Address:262 Maryhill Road, G20 7YD
Phone:0141 332 7777
Website:www.taggarts.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Apex Motor Engineers
2.2km

Address:207 Woodville Street, G51 2RQ
Phone:01414402715
Classes:4,5,7



Turner & Company (Glasgow) Ltd
2.2km

Address:65 Craigton Road, G51 3EQ
Phone:01414400666
Classes:4,7



Langlands Road Garage
2.2km

Address:307 Langlands Road, G51 4AW
Phone:0141 445 1468
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am4:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am4:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am4:30pm
Thursday:8:00am4:30pm
Friday:8:00am4:30pm
Saturday:8:00am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Caledonian Vehicle Services
2.2km

Address:50 Carmichael Street, G51 2QU
Phone:01414400123
Classes:4



Go Diesel Ltd
2.2km

Address:161 Whitefield Road, G51 2SD
Phone:0141 445 5991
Classes:4,7



Cairnlea Garage
2.3km

Address:3-7 Mafeking Street, G51 2UQ
Phone:0141 445 3322
Website:www.cairnleagarage.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am4:45pm
Tuesday:8:00am4:45pm
Wednesday:8:00am4:45pm
Thursday:8:00am4:45pm
Friday:8:00am4:45pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Ats Euromaster Limited
2.3km

Address:192 Finnieston Street, G3 8HQ
Phone:0141 248 6761
Website:www.atseuromaster.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Prestige Car Specialists (Scotland) Ltd
2.3km

Address:Unit 2, Invergyle Court, G51 2JR
Phone:0141 445 8732
Classes:4



Westmar Mot Centre
2.4km

Address:1887 Maryhill Road, G20 0DE
Phone:01419461333
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
2.4km

Address:1815 Great Western Road, G13 2UX
Phone:0141-958-1069
Classes:4



G A Mann & Son Ltd
2.4km

Address:10-16 Glenfarg Street, G20 7QF
Phone:0141 576 8865
Website:www.gamannglasgow.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Langtree Motors Mot Centre
2.5km

Address:Unit 4, G51 1HJ
Phone:01414273233
Classes:4



Anniesland Car Services
2.5km

Address:Unit F, G13 2XB
Phone:01419594387
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
2.5km

Address:531 Garscube Road, G20 7LD
Phone:01413331666
Classes:4



Gough & Tompsett Autos
2.5km

Address:15 Temple Road, G13 1EL
Phone:01419590768
Classes:4



Summerston Mot Centre
2.6km

Address:13 Duart Street, G20 0EG
Phone:0141 945 4444
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:45am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:45am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:45am5:00pm
Thursday:7:45am5:00pm
Friday:7:45am5:00pm
Saturday:7:45am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Victor Devine & Co Ltd
2.6km

Address:60 Hydepark Street, G3 8BW
Phone:01412258100
Classes:1,2



Amk Services
2.6km

Address:44 Methil Street, G14 0BE
Phone:01419504200
Classes:4,5,7



Prestige Car Specialists (Scotland) Ltd
2.6km

Address:Block 8, Unit 1, G20 7LU
Phone:0141 332 2016
Classes:4



Rockville Auto Services
2.8km

Address:69 Possil Road, G4 9SL
Phone:0141 332 1955
Classes:4



M B Jarvie Ltd
2.9km

Address:65 Stanley Street, G41 1JA
Phone:01414297339
Classes:4



Kt Motors Ltd
2.9km

Address:22-24 Stanley Street, G41 1JB
Phone:01414291888
Classes:1,2,4,7



Portman Motors Ltd
3.0km

Address:24 Portman Street, G41 1EJ
Phone:01414296701
Classes:4



Top Gear (Scotland) Ltd
3.0km

Address:41 Milnpark Street, G41 1JH
Phone:01414297554
Classes:4



Scotstoun Mot Centre
3.0km

Address:1082 South Street, G14 0AP
Phone:01419501308
Classes:4



Alba Car Engineers
3.1km

Address:Unit 2b, G22 6AR
Phone:01413368666
Classes:4



Kays Garage
3.1km

Address:Unit 16, G13 1AY
Phone:0141 954 6001
Website:kaysgarage.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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Southside Auto Centre
3.1km

Address:42-44 Gower Street, G51 1PH
Phone:0141 427 4998
Classes:4



Scottish Fire & Rescue Service
3.1km

Address:Fleet & Equipment Workshop, G4 0HX
Phone:0141 302 3181
Classes:4,7



Mark 1 Mot Centre Ltd
3.1km

Address:Unit 12b, G13 1EU
Phone:0141 959 0919
Classes:4



Bearsden Auto Services Ltd
3.1km

Address:Unit 12 D1/2, G13 1EU
Phone:01419581616
Classes:4



Motorworx Garage Ltd
3.1km

Address:Unit 42-43, G13 1EU
Phone:01419543888
Classes:4,7



Braehead Mot Centre
3.3km

Address:339 Bogmoor Road, G51 4SJ
Phone:0141 440 0400
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am4:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am4:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am4:30pm
Thursday:8:30am4:30pm
Friday:8:30am4:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kinning Park Auto Limited
3.4km

Address:248 Seaward Street, G41 1NG
Phone:0141 429 6411
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4,7
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



Mercedes Benz Of Glasgow
3.4km

Address:135 Milton Street, G4 0DH
Phone:0141 331 4600
Website:www.stratstone.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am7:00pm
Saturday:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Lexus Glasgow
3.4km

Address:100 West Street, G5 8AW
Phone:0141-429-7222
Classes:4



Lambhill Mot Centre
3.6km

Address:730 Balmore Road, G22 6QS
Phone:01413365833
Classes:4



R & J Car Repairs
3.6km

Address:Unit 17, G22 6JJ
Phone:01413363697
Classes:4



Allied Vehicles Ltd
3.6km

Address:33 Lomond Street, G22 6JJ
Phone:0141 336 3211
Website:www.alliedvehiclesltd.com
Classes:4,7



National Tyres & Autocare
3.6km

Address:1531 Paisley Road West, G52 1SH
Phone:01418821634
Classes:4



Springburn Auto Engineers Ltd
3.6km

Address:469 Pinkston Road, G21 1HU
Phone:01413311724
Classes:4



Scottish Ambulance Service
3.6km

Address:375 Pinkston Road, G21 1HR
Phone:0141 332 6741
Classes:4,7



Glenwood Motor Services
3.7km

Address:29 Glentanar Road, G22 7XS
Phone:01413362692
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
3.7km

Address:Rannoch Drive, G61 2JP
Phone:01419425824
Classes:4



Mickey Oates Motorcycles
3.7km

Address:19 North Canalbank Street, G4 9XP
Phone:01413327374
Classes:1,2



Ks Autos (Glasgow) Ltd
3.7km

Address:Unit B2, G22 6DB
Phone:01413366588
Classes:4



Ace Mot Garage Ltd
3.7km

Address:Unit B8, G22 6DB
Phone:01413362071
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Arnold Clark
3.7km

Address:149 Kilbirnie Street, G5 8JH
Phone:0141-271-7440
Classes:4,7



Henrys
3.7km

Address:151 Kyle Street, G4 0DS
Phone:0141 552 9000
Classes:4



Arif's Autofix
3.8km

Address:320 Pinkston Road, G4 0LP
Phone:0141-332-7684
Classes:4,7



Bt Fleet Glasgow
3.8km

Address:135 Ashfield Street, G22 6HH
Phone:0141-336-7282
Classes:4,5,7



David Hay Motor Engineers Ltd
3.9km

Address:Unit 3, G5 8HQ
Phone:0141 429 6524
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Peter Vardy Car Store
3.9km

Address:500 Hillington Road, G52 4XA
Phone:01415703250
Classes:4



Porsche Centre Glasgow
3.9km

Address:9 Rocep Way, PA4 8XT
Phone:0141 885 6911
Classes:4



Glasgow Audi
3.9km

Address:Hillington Road, G52 4UB
Phone:0141 565 6300
Website:www.lookers.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Ats Euromaster Limited
4.0km

Address:1 Sawmillfield Street, G4 9JJ
Phone:01413321945
Classes:4



Robins & Day Glasgow
4.0km

Address:100 Minerva Street, G3 8UY
Phone:01412482345
Classes:4



Gorbals Mot Testing Station Ltd
4.1km

Address:Unit 3/4, G5 8JD
Phone:0141 429 2849 / 1402
Classes:4,7



Douglas Park Ltd
4.1km

Address:420 Hillington Road, G52 4BL
Phone:0141 891 5900
Website:www.parks.uk.com
Classes:4



Willie Mclernon Autocare Ltd
4.1km

Address:Unit 1& 2, Kelvin Gate, G52 4GA
Phone:0141 883 7788
Website:www.farmerautocare.com
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Douglas Park Ltd
4.2km

Address:30 Pinkston Road, G4 0DD
Phone:0141 611 7700
Website:www.douglasparkglasgowbmw.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:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Best Fit Tyre & Service Centre
4.3km

Address:41 Gourock Street, G5 9RY
Phone:0141 420 2020
Classes:4



Clyde Motor Engineers
4.3km

Address:Block 53, G52 4DZ
Phone:0141-880-2826
Classes:4



Hillington Mot Centre
4.4km

Address:5 Queensberry Avenue, G52 4NL
Phone:0141 891 8870
Classes:4,5,7



Nel's Garage (Hillington)
4.4km

Address:Block 57 Unit 16, G52 4NN
Phone:01418826777
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
4.5km

Address:381 Pollokshaws Road, G41 1QZ
Phone:0141 423 2954
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



Mcletchie Autoservices Limited
4.5km

Address:9 Victoria Road, G42 7AD
Phone:01414239393
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik - Fit
4.6km

Address:2196 Paisley Road West, G52 3SJ
Phone:0141 883 1790
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



Arnold Clark
4.6km

Address:134 Nithsdale Drive, G41 2PP
Phone:01414243366
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
4.6km

Address:132 Titwood Road, G41 4DA
Phone:0141 424 4045
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



Henrys
4.6km

Address:130 Titwood Road, G41 4ST
Phone:0141 433 9000
Website:www.henrys-cars.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Vb Motors
4.7km

Address:99/101 Brownside Drive, G13 4BW
Phone:0141 959 3666
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



Ride On Motorcycles Ltd
4.7km

Address:21 Nithsdale Street, G41 2PZ
Phone:01414240404
Classes:1,2



Arnold Clark
4.7km

Address:915 Sringburn Road, G21 1LZ
Phone:01415577200
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
4.7km

Address:79 Milngavie Road, G61 2DL
Phone:
Classes:4



Scotts Service Centre
4.9km

Address:40-42 Barrack Street, G4 0TZ
Phone:01415545530
Classes:4



Prolek Auto Electrical Services Ltd
5.0km

Address:198 Petershill Road, G21 4AP
Phone:0141 558 0302
Website:www.prolekglasgow.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am4:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A Gray Motors
5.0km

Address:31 South Annandale Street, G42 7LB
Phone:01414236568
Classes:4



Mcconechy's Tyre Service Ltd
5.0km

Address:52 Drymen Road, G61 2RH
Phone:0141 942 2241
Website:www.mcconechys.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Jr & M Motor Engineers Ltd
5.0km

Address:103 Inglefield Street, G42 7PT
Phone:01414243895
Classes:4



Knightswood Service Centre Ltd
5.0km

Address:Unit 30, G13 4DJ
Phone:0141 951 4447
Classes:4



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.
site index
site map