Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to GU2 9GQ 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 GU2 9GQ

We managed to find 42 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your GU2 9GQ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Guildford Tyre Company Limited
0.1km

Address:13-14 Woodbridge Meadows, GU1 1BA
Phone:01483 562300
Classes:1,2,4



Foxs Of Guildford Limited
0.2km

Address:1 Midleton Industrial Estate, GU2 8XW
Phone:01483 567069
Classes:4



Porsche Centre Guildford
0.2km

Address:Woodbridge Meadows, GU1 1BD
Phone:01483 408800
Website:www.porscheguildford.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am4:00pm



National Tyres & Autocare
0.3km

Address:Woodbridge Road, GU1 1EG
Phone:01483 572901
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



Halfords Autocentre
0.3km

Address:Walnut Tree Close, GU1 4TX
Phone:01483 531114
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bishops Nissan
0.3km

Address:Walnut Tree Close, GU1 4TX
Phone:01483 882000
Classes:4



Hunters Land Rover
0.3km

Address:Ladymead, GU1 1DT
Phone:01483 568262
Classes:4



H A Fox Guildford
0.3km

Address:Ladymead, GU1 1DT
Phone:01483 565207
Classes:4



Hi-Q Guildford
0.4km

Address:Stocton Close, GU1 1HR
Phone:01483 572893
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
0.4km

Address:Unit 1, GU1 4UG
Phone:01483 452359
Classes:4,7



Portman Motorcycles
0.5km

Address:23 To 25 Woodbridge Hill, GU2 9AA
Phone:01483 560945
Classes:1,2



Bishops Guildford
0.5km

Address:11 Moorfield Road, GU1 1BU
Phone:01483 883390
Classes:4,7



Best Service Centre Limited
0.5km

Address:59 Recreation Road, GU1 1HE
Phone:01483 459587
Website:www.bestservicecentre.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:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Motormech Guildford Limited
0.5km

Address:Unit 1h Cathedral Hill Industrial Estate, GU2 7DU
Phone:01483 502671
Website:www.motormechguildford.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am6:00pm
Thursday:7:00am6:00pm
Friday:7:00am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Autologik Limited
0.5km

Address:Unit 1-2 William Road, GU1 4QZ
Phone:01483 563655
Website:www.autologikrepairs.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



S E Autoworks Limited
0.5km

Address:Unit 3, GU1 4UQ
Phone:01483 300096
Website:www.seautoworks.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Guildford Borough Council
1.1km

Address:Transport Offices, GU1 1QE
Phone:01483 445095
Classes:4



Gordon Farley Motor Cycles Limited
1.2km

Address:15 Barrack Road, GU2 9ZR
Phone:01483 538485
Classes:1,2



Kingfisher Cars
1.9km

Address:Framptons Yard, GU2 9UW
Phone:01483 506393
Classes:4



Snows Guildford
2.1km

Address:33 Moorfield Road, GU1 1RU
Phone:01483 220460
Classes:4



Tyre City
2.1km

Address:13 Moorfield Road, GU1 1RU
Phone:01483 533584
Website:www.tyrecity.co.uk
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:Closed



Bt Fleet Limited
2.1km

Address:Guildford Garage, GU1 1RU
Phone:01483 566437
Classes:4,7



Guildford Audi
2.1km

Address:14-16 Moorfield Road, GU1 1RU
Phone:01483 547700
Classes:4



Mercedes-Benz Of Guildford
2.1km

Address:18-20 Moorfield Road, GU1 1RU
Phone:01483 654000
Classes:4



Trade Tyres Limited
2.1km

Address:42 Moorfield Road, GU1 1RU
Phone:01483 566355
Classes:4,7



Fg Barnes And Sons Limited
2.1km

Address:Slyfield Green, GU1 1RT
Phone:01483 885885
Classes:4



Lookers Volkswagen (Guildford)
2.1km

Address:17 Moorfield Road, GU1 1SD
Phone:01483 230500
Classes:4,7



Vines Of Guildford
2.1km

Address:21-23 Slyfield Green Estate, GU1 1RD
Phone:01483 207000
Website:www.vinesofguildfordbmw.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am7:00pm
Thursday:7:00am7:00pm
Friday:7:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Richmond Cars (Guildford) Limited
2.2km

Address:25-27 Moorfield Road, GU1 1RY
Phone:01483 345470
Classes:4,5,7



A & M Mot Services Limited
2.2km

Address:Unit 6 Westfield Road, GU1 1RR
Phone:01483 454775
Classes:4,7



Think Ford Guildford
2.3km

Address:54 Moorfield Road, GU1 1TB
Phone:01483 577371
Classes:4,7



Inchcape Toyota Guildford
2.3km

Address:Moorfield Road, GU1 1TB
Phone:01483 796300
Classes:4



Bellfields Auto Services
2.3km

Address:North Moors, GU1 1SE
Phone:01483 560251
Classes:4



Yeomans Honda Guildford
2.4km

Address:Pitch Place, GU3 3LD
Phone:01483 234080
Website:www.guildford-honda.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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Pantech Autotechnicians Limited
2.6km

Address:The A3 Garage, GU2 7RZ
Phone:01483 303999
Classes:1,2,4



Transport Maintenance Limited
3.3km

Address:Wood Street Service Station, GU3 3ET
Phone:01483 235401
Classes:4



Hepworth Garage
3.9km

Address:The Common, GU4 8DQ
Phone:01483 567058
Classes:4



Peter Silvester And Sons Limited
4.2km

Address:Fairlands Garage, GU3 3HF
Phone:01483 236999
Classes:4



Lookers Skoda (Guildford)
4.3km

Address:Astolat Way, GU3 1NE
Phone:01483462500
Classes:4,7



Guava Guildford
4.3km

Address:Astolat Business Park, GU3 1NE
Phone:01483 543700
Classes:4



Guildford Harley-Davidson
4.5km

Address:Weyvern Park, GU3 1NA
Phone:01483 207222
Classes:1,2



Pg Village Garage Limited
4.7km

Address:Sutton Green Garage, GU4 7QF
Phone:01483 715234
Website:www.suttongreengarage.co.uk
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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