Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to G51 4EE 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 G51 4EE

We managed to find 89 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your G51 4EE. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Langlands Road Garage
0.7km

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



Braehead Mot Centre
1.0km

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



Turner & Company (Glasgow) Ltd
1.1km

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



National Tyres & Autocare
1.2km

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



Omand Motors
1.5km

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



Auto Mot Arcade
1.5km

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



Douglas Park Ltd
1.6km

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



West End Tyres
1.6km

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



Arnold Clark
1.7km

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



Kwik - Fit
1.7km

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



Ibrox Vehicle Repairs & Diagnostics Ltd
1.7km

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



Whiteinch Mot Centre
1.8km

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



Phoenix Honda Glasgow
1.8km

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



Prestige Car Specialists (Scotland) Ltd
1.8km

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



Hillington Mot Centre
1.9km

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



Willie Mclernon Autocare Ltd
1.9km

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



Apex Motor Engineers
1.9km

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



Jura Mot's
1.9km

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



Proctors Garage Limited
1.9km

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



Peter Vardy Car Store
2.0km

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



Cairnlea Garage
2.1km

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



Amk Services
2.1km

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



Clyde Motor Engineers
2.1km

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



Glasgow Audi
2.2km

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



Nel's Garage (Hillington)
2.2km

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



Caledonian Vehicle Services
2.3km

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



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



Go Diesel Ltd
2.4km

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



Porsche Centre Glasgow
2.4km

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



Scotstoun Mot Centre
2.4km

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



Caruth Jordanhill Ltd
2.5km

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



Southside Auto Centre
2.8km

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



Byres Road Garage
2.8km

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



Arnold Clark
2.9km

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



Langtree Motors Mot Centre
2.9km

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



Ats Euromaster Limited
3.5km

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



Citroen Glasgow
3.6km

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



Portman Motors Ltd
3.6km

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



Kt Motors Ltd
3.7km

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



Top Gear (Scotland) Ltd
3.7km

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



M B Jarvie Ltd
3.7km

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



Anniesland Car Services
3.8km

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



Kinning Park Auto Limited
3.9km

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



Kwik Fit
3.9km

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



Singh's Garage
4.0km

Address:5 Wilson Street, PA4 8NP
Phone:0141 885 1500
Classes:4



Victor Devine & Co Ltd
4.0km

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



Motorcycle Services
4.0km

Address:20 Fulbar Street, PA4 8PD
Phone:01415617521
Classes:1,2



Kwik Fit
4.1km

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
4.2km

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



Arnold Clark
4.2km

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



Paisley Autocare Ltd
4.2km

Address:92 Glasgow Road, PA1 3NU
Phone:0141 848 7553
Website:paisleyautocare.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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Peacock Motor Engineers Ltd
4.2km

Address:Porterfield Road, PA4 8HJ
Phone:01418864009
Classes:4



The Ferry Mot Centre
4.2km

Address:1 London Street, PA4 8SE
Phone:0141 886 1300
Classes:4,7
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



Renfrew Motor Engineers
4.3km

Address:Unit 2, PA4 8HW
Phone:01418866667
Classes:4



Ian Walker Commercials
4.3km

Address:Unit 6, PA4 8HW
Phone:01418861001
Classes:4,7



Allan Orr (Garages)
4.3km

Address:18 Brown Street, PA4 8HL
Phone:01418867403
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
4.3km

Address:East Lane, PA1 1QA
Phone:01418481383
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
4.4km

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



Vb Motors
4.4km

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



Kwik - Fit
4.4km

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



Robertson Motor Cycles
4.4km

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



Seedhill Service Station Limited
4.5km

Address:71 Seedhill Road, PA1 1QS
Phone:0141887 2338
Classes:4



Gough & Tompsett Autos
4.5km

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



Kwik - Fit
4.5km

Address:2369 Dumbarton Road, G14 0NT
Phone:01419521862
Classes:4



Tr Autos Ltd
4.5km

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



Lexus Glasgow
4.6km

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



Alan Sproul's Car Service Centre
4.6km

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



Kays Garage
4.6km

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



Florida Mot Centre Ltd
4.6km

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



Thornliebank Vehicle Services
4.6km

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



Jarvis Motors
4.6km

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



Knightswood Service Centre Ltd
4.7km

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



Cumming Automotive
4.7km

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



David Hay Motor Engineers Ltd
4.7km

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



Arnold Clark
4.7km

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



Motorworx Garage Ltd
4.7km

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



Mark 1 Mot Centre Ltd
4.7km

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



Bearsden Auto Services Ltd
4.7km

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



Taggarts Motor Group
4.8km

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



In-Tune Garage Services
4.8km

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



Ride On Motorcycles Ltd
4.8km

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



Gorbals Mot Testing Station Ltd
4.8km

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



G A Mann & Son Ltd
4.8km

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



Maryhill Mot Centre
4.9km

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
4.9km

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



C&d Grant Motor Engineers
5.0km

Address:Unit 1c, PA3 4HP
Phone:0141 887 7070
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am6:00pm
Friday:7:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Best Fit Tyre & Service Centre
5.0km

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



Kwik-Fit
5.0km

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



Westmar Mot Centre
5.0km

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