Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to SW19 5NZ 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 SW19 5NZ

We managed to find 85 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your SW19 5NZ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Mayday Motors (Roehampton) Limited
1.7km

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



Jack Barclay Service Centre
1.9km

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



Halfords Autocentres Limited
2.0km

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



The German Motor Company
2.0km

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



Norton Way Motors Limited
2.1km

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



Tfl Service Centre Limited
2.2km

Address:52-56 Weir Road, SW19 8UG
Phone:020 8944 6660
Classes:4,7



Bt Fleet Limited
2.2km

Address:Wimbledon Garage, SW19 8UG
Phone:020 8944 0215
Classes:4,7



Earlsfield Service Station
2.3km

Address:150a-170 Penwith Road, SW18 4QA
Phone:020 8870 4101
Website:www.earlsfield-servicestation.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



New Generation Cars
2.4km

Address:Unit A Elm Grove Industrial Estate, SW19 4HE
Phone:020 8946 0089
Website:www.new-generation-cars.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:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Earlsfield Autocentre Limited
2.4km

Address:526 Garratt Lane, SW17 0NY
Phone:020 8971 2021
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Auto Mot Wimbledon
2.5km

Address:318 Haydons Road, SW19 8JZ
Phone:020 8543 4455
Website:plus.google.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:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autotech Of Wandsworth
2.5km

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



West London Ford & Escort Dealers
2.6km

Address:632/640 Garratt Lane, SW17 0NT
Phone:020 8944 8388
Classes:4,5,7



Go Vauxhall
2.6km

Address:80 Plough Lane, SW19 8HA
Phone:020 8605 9320
Classes:4,7



Queens Road Motors
2.6km

Address:152 Queens Road, SW19 8LX
Phone:020 8542 1496
Classes:4



Stadium Mot
2.6km

Address:Plough Lane, SW17 0BL
Phone:020 8879 3078
Classes:4



Brew Garage Services Limited
2.7km

Address:Manheim Auctions, SW17 0BH
Phone:02089474190
Classes:4



A M C
2.7km

Address:668-678 Garratt Lane, SW17 0NP
Phone:02089449966
Classes:4



Dees Of Wimbledon
2.7km

Address:67 Plough Lane, SW17 0BW
Phone:02089469000
Classes:4,7



Wardo Autos(London)ltd
2.8km

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



Kwik Fit
2.8km

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



Riverside Motorcycles
2.9km

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



Wadham Garage
2.9km

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



Rutlish Autocare Centre Limited
3.0km

Address:Rutlish Road, SW19 1LY
Phone:020 8542 3269
Classes:4,7



Sgt Motorcycles
3.1km

Address:160 Merton Road, SW19 1EG
Phone:020 8540 0889
Classes:1,2



Wandsworth Borough Council
3.1km

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



Wimbledon Car Care
3.1km

Address:163-171 Haydons Road, SW19 8TB
Phone:020 8542 0126
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
3.1km

Address:57 Kingston Road, SW19 1JN
Phone:020 8542 3557
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



Capital Cars
3.2km

Address:2-4 Pepys Road, SW20 8NH
Phone:020 8946 2896
Classes:4



Apollo Service Centre
3.2km

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



Kwik Fit
3.2km

Address:12 Kingston Road, SW19 2QW
Phone:020 8542 0233
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



Currie Motors Kingston
3.3km

Address:A3 Coombe Flyover, SW20 0AD
Phone:020 8949 3333
Website:www.curriemotors.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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Samsons Automotive Industries Limited
3.3km

Address:113a Hardy Road, SW19 1JB
Phone:020 8542 3452
Classes:4



About Town Motorcycles & Scooter Hire Limited
3.4km

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



Wimbledon Land Rover Service Centre Limited
3.4km

Address:Bushey Road, SW20 8BP
Phone:020 8543 4321
Classes:4



Car Care (Tooting)
3.5km

Address:882 Garratt Lane, SW17 0NB
Phone:02087677186
Classes:4



Charles Ivey (Specialist Cars) Limited
3.7km

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



Commodore Service Centre
3.7km

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



Mercedes-Benz Chelsea
3.7km

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



Shelby Vehicle Services
3.7km

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



City Scooters Uk
3.7km

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



Merton Autotechnics Limited
3.7km

Address:Unit 5 Station Road, SW19 2LP
Phone:020 8543 1233
Classes:4



Archway Motors Limited
3.7km

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



Paul Reeks Motorcycles
3.7km

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



Richardson Motors Barnes Ltd
3.7km

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



Dee Bee Mot Limited
3.8km

Address:84/86 High Street, SW19 2BY
Phone:020 8540 7163
Classes:1,2,4



T R Autos Wimbledon
3.8km

Address:Unit 23 Riverside Business Park, SW19 2RL
Phone:020 8540 6537
Classes:4,7



The Owners Club Uk Limited
3.8km

Address:Unit 15 Riverside Business Park, SW19 2RL
Phone:020 8544 0600
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Hunt Trucks Limited
3.8km

Address:11 Lyon Road, SW19 2RL
Phone:020 8417 0983
Classes:4,5,7



New Kings Garages
3.8km

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



Merityre Of Kingston
3.8km

Address:18 To 24 Kingston Hill, KT2 7HN
Phone:02089746400
Classes:4



Mac Motorcycles
3.8km

Address:180 High Street, SW17 0SF
Phone:020 8672 4631
Website:www.macmotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am3:30pm
Sunday:Closed



H & S Motors (Tooting) Limited
3.9km

Address:15a Selkirk Road, SW17 0ER
Phone:020 8682 3434
Classes:4,5,7



Benjamin At Grosvenor Garage
3.9km

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



Chelsea Scooters Ltd
3.9km

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



Dmw Deen Motorworks
4.0km

Address:Unit 3 Dalton House, SW19 2RR
Phone:020 8543 6129
Classes:4



Wimbledon Town Garage
4.0km

Address:68-70 Windsor Avenue, SW19 2RR
Phone:020 8542 0999
Classes:4



Farringdons Test Centre Limited
4.0km

Address:4-12 Blakes Garages, SW17 7NS
Phone:020 8672 9298
Classes:4



Cougar Services Limited
4.0km

Address:1a- 1c Longley Road, SW17 9LA
Phone:020 8767 5553
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00am
Tuesday:8:00am6:00am
Wednesday:8:00am6:00am
Thursday:8:00am6:00am
Friday:8:00am6:00am
Saturday:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Springbok Garage
4.2km

Address:110 Totterdown Street, SW17 8TA
Phone:02086726904
Classes:4



Robins & Day Morden
4.2km

Address:242 Morden Road, SW19 3BZ
Phone:020 8544 8100
Classes:4



Sheen Lane Motors Ltd
4.2km

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



Wimbledon Audi
4.2km

Address:Unit 4 Prince Georges Road, SW19 2PX
Phone:020 8687 5600
Website:www.audi.co.uk
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



Carpenters Garage
4.2km

Address:70a Brightwell Crescent, SW17 9AE
Phone:020 8672 6213
Classes:1,2



Church Road Garage
4.3km

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



Motest New Malden
4.3km

Address:300 Burlington Road, KT3 4NH
Phone:020 8949 0202
Website:www.motest.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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Putney Service Centre Limited
4.3km

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



Carpenters Garage
4.4km

Address:69-71 Bickersteth Road, SW17 9SH
Phone:020 8672 6213
Website:carpentersgarage.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:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Dovercourt Motor Company Ltd
4.5km

Address:98 York Road, SW11 3RD
Phone:02079245544/6644
Classes:4



Hankook International Motors Limited
4.5km

Address:Unit 4, SM4 5JF
Phone:020 8687 6711
Classes:4



Four Wheel Drive Mot Centre
4.5km

Address:Unit 1, SM4 5JF
Phone:020 8640 6600
Classes:4



Shannon Corner Service Centre Limited
4.5km

Address:208 To 212 Burlington Road, KT3 4NP
Phone:020 8942 9666
Website:scscuk.com
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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Fosters Garage Services
4.6km

Address:Unit 1 To 4, CR4 3BW
Phone:020 8646 2001
Classes:4



Leinster Motor Engineering Limited
4.6km

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



Mortlake Station Garage Limited
4.6km

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



Sunami Motorcycles
4.6km

Address:14-15 Morden Court Parade, SM4 5HJ
Phone:020 8646 1554
Classes:1,2



Halfords Autocentre
4.7km

Address:66 London Road, SW17 9HP
Phone:02086851921
Classes:4



Safari Cars Limited
4.8km

Address:Unit 4 Batsworth Road, CR4 3BX
Phone:020 8685 0123
Classes:4,5,7



Pharoah And Fox Limited
4.8km

Address:Rear Of 2 Inglemere Road, CR4 2BT
Phone:020 8648 3128
Website:www.pandfmot.co.uk
Classes:3,4



Triangle Garages London Ltd
4.8km

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



Russell Motors
4.8km

Address:125/127 Falcon Road, SW11 2PE
Phone:020 7228 1714
Website:www.russellmotors.co.uk
Classes:1,2



Now Vauxhall Kingston
4.9km

Address:The Triangle, KT1 3RU
Phone:020 8410 6600
Website:www.nowvauxhall.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Carcare (Mitcham)
4.9km

Address:118-120 London Road, CR4 3LB
Phone:020 8640 7750
Classes:4



Diagnostic And Basic Automotive Limited
4.9km

Address:134 London Road, CR4 3LB
Phone:020 8648 6883
Website:www.dandbautomotive.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:8:30am1:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Penrith Road Motors
5.0km

Address:2a Penrith Road, KT3 3QS
Phone:020 8942 1888
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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