Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to SW14 8BS 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 SW14 8BS

We managed to find 84 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your SW14 8BS. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Benjamin At Grosvenor Garage
0.3km

Address:Fitzgerald Avenue, SW14 8SZ
Phone:02088765150
Classes:4



Richardson Motors Barnes Ltd
0.4km

Address:26-28 Priests Bridge, SW14 8TA
Phone:02088782827
Classes:4



Mortlake Station Garage Limited
0.7km

Address:29 Sheen Lane, SW14 8HY
Phone:02088783285
Classes:4



Sheen Lane Motors Ltd
0.8km

Address:194-198 Sheen Lane, SW14 8LF
Phone:020 8876 1011
Classes:4



Leinster Motor Engineering Limited
1.0km

Address:2a Leinster Avenue, SW14 7JP
Phone:02088769878
Classes:4



Church Road Garage
1.6km

Address:46/52 Church Road, SW13 0DQ
Phone:020 8741 3723
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Putney Service Centre Limited
1.7km

Address:149a Church Road, SW13 9HR
Phone:020 8748 88 44
Classes:4



Richmond Service Centre
1.9km

Address:Unit 2, TW9 4LZ
Phone:020 8401 0000
Classes:4,7



Now Richmond
2.1km

Address:1 North Road, TW9 4HA
Phone:020 8876 6111
Classes:4



Mastercar
2.2km

Address:240 Sandycombe Road, TW9 2EQ
Phone:020 8332 7677
Classes:4



Mayday Motors (Roehampton) Limited
2.2km

Address:228 Roehampton Lane, SW15 4LE
Phone:020 8789 0946
Website:www.garage-roehampton.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Chris & Chris Motors Ltd
2.2km

Address:97-101 North Road, TW9 4HJ
Phone:02083922666
Classes:4



Grovers Garage
2.6km

Address:12 Princes Road, TW9 3HP
Phone:020 8940 6222
Classes:4



Capital Motor Company
3.0km

Address:1 Prince Of Wales Terrace, W4 2EY
Phone:020 8995 9789
Website:capitalmotorschiswick.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:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Wadham Garage
3.3km

Address:Arch 9, SW15 2NG
Phone:020 8870 9080 / 0786
Classes:4



Wardo Autos(London)ltd
3.3km

Address:26/29 Winthorpe Road, SW15 2LW
Phone:02087889862
Classes:4



Chiswick Honda
3.4km

Address:4 Power Road, W4 5YT
Phone:02089968100
Classes:1,2,4



The Morris Minor Centre
3.4km

Address:145-6 The Arches, W6 0XA
Phone:02087410651
Classes:4



Porsche Centre West London
3.5km

Address:4 Capital Interchange Way, TW8 0EX
Phone:020 8742 7000
Classes:4



Citroen London West
3.5km

Address:Capital Interchange Way, TW8 0EX
Phone:02089874000
Classes:4



Xavier Auto Clinic
3.5km

Address:166 Stamford Brook Arches, W6 0TQ
Phone:020 8741 2251
Classes:4



City Scooters Uk
3.5km

Address:415-417 New Kings Road, SW6 4RL
Phone:020 7731 1661
Classes:1,2



Shelby Vehicle Services
3.5km

Address:407-411 New Kings Road, SW6 4RL
Phone:02077364173
Classes:4



Autostrada Engineering
3.5km

Address:99/100 The Arches, W6 0UN
Phone:02087410528
Classes:4



Iverson Tyres Limited
3.5km

Address:129 Power Road, W4 5PY
Phone:020 8747 9444
Website:www.iversontyres.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Volvo Cars West London
3.5km

Address:115 Power Road, W4 5PY
Phone:020 8834 5858
Classes:4



West London Volkswagen
3.5km

Address:110 Power Road, W4 5PY
Phone:020 8996 6600
Classes:4



Rams Westgate Service Station
3.5km

Address:1128 Great West Road, TW8 0JA
Phone:02085607089
Classes:4



Charles Ivey (Specialist Cars) Limited
3.6km

Address:164 Hurlingham Road, SW6 3NG
Phone:020 7731 3612
Website:www.charlesivey.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:9:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Archway Motors Limited
3.6km

Address:Arch 39, SW6 3QR
Phone:020 7731 2509
Website:www.archway-motors.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



J M J Motors
3.6km

Address:88 Studland Street, W6 0LZ
Phone:020 8748 9977
Website:www.jmjmotors.co.uk
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:8:00am7:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Paul Reeks Motorcycles
3.6km

Address:1a Grimston Road, SW6 3QP
Phone:02077368100
Classes:1,2



Galena Garage
3.6km

Address:Glenthorne Road, W6 0LX
Phone:02087489448
Classes:4



West 6 Auto Centre Limited
3.6km

Address:80/81 Galena Road, W6 0LX
Phone:020 8748 3333
Website:londonmot.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



New Kings Garages
3.6km

Address:58 The Arches, SW6 4RR
Phone:020 7731 0201
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.7km

Address:332 - 336 Goldhawk Road, W6 0XF
Phone:02087484955
Classes:4



Mercedes-Benz Brentford
3.7km

Address:Unit 6 Kew Bridge Distribution Centre, TW8 9QR
Phone:020 8232 9740
Classes:4,5,7



Riverside Motorcycles
3.7km

Address:139 Putney Bridge Road, SW15 2PA
Phone:07787445554
Classes:1,2



Richmond Bridge Mot Centre
3.8km

Address:Ryde Place, TW1 2EF
Phone:020 8891 0202
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am6:00pm
Friday:7:30am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Acton Car Care Limited
4.0km

Address:Unit 8, W3 8BL
Phone:020 8993 6539
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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Swan Autos
4.0km

Address:Unit 6 & 7, W3 8BL
Phone:02089931999
Classes:4



Autotech Of Wandsworth
4.0km

Address:40-42 West Hill, SW18 1RX
Phone:020 8870 1366
Classes:4



Motorwise (Mot's) Limited
4.1km

Address:Unit 5 The Ham, TW8 8EX
Phone:020 8560 4629
Website:www.motorwisemot.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Triangle Garages London Ltd
4.1km

Address:2 Bishops Road, SW6 7AB
Phone:020 7385 1193
Website:www.trianglegarage.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:8:30am1:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Mercedes-Benz 'my Service' Brentford
4.2km

Address:Great West Road, TW8 9AH
Phone:020 8560 2151
Classes:4



Fulton West London Ltd
4.2km

Address:Layton Road, TW8 0QJ
Phone:020 8560 1718
Website:www.seatwestlondon.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:11:00am4:00pm



Ama Motors Limited
4.2km

Address:62 Rylett Road, W12 9SU
Phone:020 8749 8787
Classes:4



Norton Way Motors Limited
4.3km

Address:60-62 West Hill Road, SW18 5HT
Phone:02088746262
Classes:4



West London Audi
4.3km

Address:Great West Road, TW8 9BQ
Phone:020 8380 4000
Website:www.sytner.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am7:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Kwik Fit
4.3km

Address:Kwik-Fit, SW18 1JZ
Phone:020 8871 1364
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



West London Auto Centre Limited
4.3km

Address:8-10 Bramber Road, W14 9PB
Phone:020 7381 2662
Classes:1,2,4



Collins Motors
4.3km

Address:232 Trussley Road, W6 7PS
Phone:02087419766
Classes:1,2,4



Kwik - Fit
4.3km

Address:Unit 6, TW8 9PL
Phone:020 8568 7175
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:Closed



Motorcycle Store Limited
4.3km

Address:220 Trussley Road, W6 7PP
Phone:020 7610 4131
Classes:1,2



Carrera Worx
4.3km

Address:Unit 2b London Road, TW8 8JW
Phone:020 8569 9319
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:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



M P Brentford Limited
4.3km

Address:Bridge House, TW8 8LR
Phone:020 8568 0185
Classes:4,7



Mr Clutch Autocentre
4.4km

Address:Murtex House, W3 8QU
Phone:02089926745
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
4.4km

Address:231 The Vale, W3 7QE
Phone:02087430645
Classes:4



Reg Orpin Motor Cycles
4.4km

Address:145 Goldhawk Road, W12 8EN
Phone:020 8743 1154
Website:www.regorpinmotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2



Wandsworth Borough Council
4.4km

Address:Frogmore Complex, SW18 1EY
Phone:020 8871 6761/2
Classes:4,5,7



Acton Service Centre Limited
4.4km

Address:17/18 The Broadway, W3 8HP
Phone:020 8992 2323
Website:www.actonservicecentre.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Chelsea Honda
4.5km

Address:84 Lille Road, SW6 1TL
Phone:020 7384 2776
Classes:1,2



Octane Cars
4.5km

Address:Unit 8 Cowley Road, W3 7XA
Phone:020 8749 1400
Website:www.octanecars.co.uk
Classes:4



Mpr Motors
4.6km

Address:275-283 The Vale, W3 7QA
Phone:020 8811 2828
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
4.6km

Address:85-86 Gunnersbury Lane, W3 8HH
Phone:020 8752 0202
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



The German Motor Company
4.6km

Address:62 Kimber Road, SW18 4PP
Phone:020 8871 0922
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Limited
4.6km

Address:Unit 1 Merton Road Ind Estate, SW18 5JS
Phone:020 8870 4697
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Apollo Service Centre
4.6km

Address:4 Armoury Way, SW18 1SH
Phone:02088707737
Classes:4



Conors Car Centre Limited
4.6km

Address:Unit 3/4 Churchill House, TW8 9NB
Phone:020 8758 2929
Website:www.conorscarcentre.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:30pm
Thursday:8:00am7:30pm
Friday:8:00am7:30pm
Saturday:8:30am3:30pm
Sunday:9:00am3:00pm



Five Star Continental Car Services
4.6km

Address:17a Springvale Terrace, W14 0AE
Phone:02073711583
Classes:4



Chelsea Scooters Ltd
4.7km

Address:334-336 Wandsworth Bridge Road, SW6 2TZ
Phone:02077366670
Classes:1,2



Netherwood Autos Ltd
4.7km

Address:Netherwood Place, W14 0BL
Phone:020 7371 4677
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am6:00pm
Friday:7:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Jack Barclay Service Centre
4.7km

Address:65 Burr Road, SW18 4SQ
Phone:020 8877 4747
Classes:4



W12 & W6 Motors Limited
4.8km

Address:10 B Bamborough Gardens, W12 8QN
Phone:020 8740 0327
Classes:4



Jubilee Service Centre Limited
4.8km

Address:Jubilee Works, TW7 7AL
Phone:020 8560 6844
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



About Town Motorcycles & Scooter Hire Limited
4.8km

Address:Unit 4 Ferrier Street, SW18 1SW
Phone:020 8871 1112
Classes:1,2



Burlington
4.8km

Address:52 Birkbeck Road, W3 6BQ
Phone:02089926971
Classes:4



Commodore Service Centre
4.9km

Address:Pier Terrace, SW18 1TB
Phone:02088748022
Classes:4



Mercedes-Benz Chelsea
4.9km

Address:Jews Row, SW18 1TB
Phone:020 8870 9811
Classes:4



Bill Bunn Motorcycles Ltd
4.9km

Address:194 South Ealing Road, W5 4RJ
Phone:02085606396
Classes:1,2



Foundry Cars Limited
4.9km

Address:79 South Street, TW7 7AA
Phone:02085681263
Classes:4



Orleans Garage
4.9km

Address:91-93 Richmond Road, TW1 3AW
Phone:02088926355
Classes:4



Autohaus Europe Limited
4.9km

Address:82-86 Churchfield Road, W3 6DH
Phone:020 8992 8895
Website:www.autohausgroup.net
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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Tac2 Bikes & Scooters
5.0km

Address:South Workshop, W12 0PB
Phone:02087409888
Classes:1,2



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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