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MOT Test Centres within 5km of G51 2UX

We managed to find 105 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your G51 2UX. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Cairnlea Garage
0.2km

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



Apex Motor Engineers
0.3km

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



Caledonian Vehicle Services
0.4km

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



Prestige Car Specialists (Scotland) Ltd
0.4km

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



Proctors Garage Limited
0.4km

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



Jura Mot's
0.4km

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



Go Diesel Ltd
0.4km

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



Ibrox Vehicle Repairs & Diagnostics Ltd
0.5km

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



Omand Motors
0.7km

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



Auto Mot Arcade
0.7km

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



Southside Auto Centre
0.8km

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



Langtree Motors Mot Centre
0.9km

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



Turner & Company (Glasgow) Ltd
1.1km

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



Portman Motors Ltd
1.5km

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



Kt Motors Ltd
1.6km

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



Top Gear (Scotland) Ltd
1.6km

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



M B Jarvie Ltd
1.6km

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



Ats Euromaster Limited
1.7km

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



Langlands Road Garage
1.8km

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



Kinning Park Auto Limited
1.8km

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



National Tyres & Autocare
1.8km

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



Citroen Glasgow
1.8km

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



Byres Road Garage
2.0km

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



Victor Devine & Co Ltd
2.1km

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



Arnold Clark
2.3km

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



Mcconechy's Tyre Service Ltd
2.3km

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



Kwik Fit
2.3km

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
2.4km

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



Phoenix Honda Glasgow
2.4km

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



Arnold Clark
2.5km

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



Lexus Glasgow
2.5km

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



David Hay Motor Engineers Ltd
2.6km

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



Caruth Jordanhill Ltd
2.7km

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



Gorbals Mot Testing Station Ltd
2.7km

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



Arnold Clark
2.7km

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



Ride On Motorcycles Ltd
2.8km

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



West End Tyres
2.8km

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



Best Fit Tyre & Service Centre
2.9km

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



Kwik-Fit
2.9km

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



Arnold Clark
2.9km

Address:1646 Pollockshaws Road, G43 1RQ
Phone:01416324545
Classes:4



Mcletchie Autoservices Limited
3.0km

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



Braehead Mot Centre
3.1km

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



Whiteinch Mot Centre
3.1km

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



Robertson Motor Cycles
3.1km

Address:35/37 Shawbridge Arcade, G43 1RP
Phone:01416490323
Classes:1



Alan Sproul's Car Service Centre
3.3km

Address:10a Riverbank Street, G43 1QG
Phone:0141 649 2828
Classes:4



A Gray Motors
3.3km

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



G A Mann & Son Ltd
3.3km

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



Kwik - Fit
3.4km

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



Jr & M Motor Engineers Ltd
3.4km

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



Taggarts Motor Group
3.4km

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



Khan Autos
3.5km

Address:23 - 25 Garturk Street, G42 8JG
Phone:0141 424 1257
Website:www.khanautos.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:30pm
Thursday:9:00am6:30pm
Friday:9:00am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Florida Mot Centre Ltd
3.5km

Address:Unit 3, G43 1QN
Phone:0141 649 5900
Classes:1,2,4



Thornliebank Vehicle Services
3.5km

Address:Unit 8, G43 1QN
Phone:01416326993
Classes:4



Jarvis Motors
3.5km

Address:Unit 5 Shawbridge Ind Estate, G43 1QN
Phone:01416327479
Classes:4



Cumming Automotive
3.5km

Address:Unit 1, G43 1AP
Phone:0141 649 8544
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Scottish Fire & Rescue Service
3.5km

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



National Tyres & Autocare
3.6km

Address:Battle Place, G42 9TU
Phone:0141 632 6213
Website:www.national.co.uk
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
3.6km

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



Amk Services
3.6km

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



Douglas Park Ltd
3.7km

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



Arnold Clark
3.7km

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



Prestige Car Specialists (Scotland) Ltd
3.8km

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



Tr Autos Ltd
3.8km

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



Mercedes Benz Of Glasgow
3.9km

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



Rockville Auto Services
3.9km

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



Kwik - Fit
3.9km

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



Hillington Mot Centre
3.9km

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



Willie Mclernon Autocare Ltd
4.0km

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



Peter Vardy Car Store
4.0km

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



Scotstoun Mot Centre
4.0km

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



In-Tune Garage Services
4.1km

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



Henrys
4.1km

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



Shah Ji's Lahore Autos
4.2km

Address:56 Hamilton Street, G42 0XX
Phone:0141 423 5565
Classes:4,5,7



Pit Stop
4.2km

Address:491 Aikenhead Road, G42 0PW
Phone:01414240900
Classes:1,2,4



Glasgow City Council
4.2km

Address:Land Services, G42 0PH
Phone:01412873326
Classes:4,5,7



Riteway Autocare
4.2km

Address:555a Calder Street, G42 0PA
Phone:01414221600
Classes:4,7



Glasgow Audi
4.2km

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



Clyde Motor Engineers
4.2km

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



Kingsway Service Station
4.3km

Address:1224 Cathcart Road, G42 9EU
Phone:0141 633 2224
Classes:4



Nel's Garage (Hillington)
4.3km

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



Porsche Centre Glasgow
4.4km

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



Arnold Clark
4.4km

Address:512 Kilmarnock Road, G43 2BP
Phone:01416372241
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
4.4km

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



Robins & Day Glasgow
4.4km

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



Mickey Oates Motorcycles
4.4km

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



Maryhill Mot Centre
4.4km

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



Anniesland Garage
4.4km

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



Scottish Ambulance Service
4.5km

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



Springburn Auto Engineers Ltd
4.5km

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



Scotts Service Centre
4.5km

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



Arif's Autofix
4.5km

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



Thornliebank Motor Engineers Ltd
4.6km

Address:237 Thornliebank Road, G46 7RG
Phone:0141 649 8088
Website:thornliebank-motors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am4:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Anniesland Car Services
4.6km

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



Kwik Fit
4.6km

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



Douglas Park Ltd
4.6km

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



Alba Car Engineers
4.6km

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



Burnfield Motors Ltd
4.6km

Address:18 Fenwick Road, G46 6AN
Phone:0141 637 2212
Website:burnfieldmotors.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:30pm
Thursday:7:30am5:30pm
Friday:7:30am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Galvin Garages
4.7km

Address:90 Tobago Street, G40 2RP
Phone:01415561593
Classes:4



John C Millar Motor Engineers
4.7km

Address:Unit 4c Burnfield Avenue, G46 7TP
Phone:0141 637 8822
Classes:4



Shawfield Mot Centre (Uk) Ltd
4.8km

Address:15 Rosyth Road, G5 0YD
Phone:0141 429 2100
Classes:4



Jim Gaffney Motor Engineers
4.8km

Address:195/197 Burnfield Road, G46 7RA
Phone:0141 633 3562
Classes:4



Westmar Mot Centre
4.8km

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



Manse Brae Service Station
4.9km

Address:60 Manse Brae, G44 5UG
Phone:0141 637 7604
Classes:4



Harry Fairbairn
4.9km

Address:139 Burnfield Road, G46 7TS
Phone:0141-637-6300
Classes:4



Gough & Tompsett Autos
4.9km

Address:15 Temple Road, G13 1EL
Phone:01419590768
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.
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