Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to SW2 2PN 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 SW2 2PN

We managed to find 91 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your SW2 2PN. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Euro Car Centre
0.7km

Address:150a Norwood Road, SE24 9AY
Phone:02086747105
Classes:4



Jemca
0.7km

Address:237 Brixton Hill, SW2 1NR
Phone:02086747777
Classes:4



Brownes Of London
0.8km

Address:349-351 Norwood Road, SE27 9BQ
Phone:02086743377
Classes:4



Amtec Motors Ltd
0.9km

Address:26 Tulse Hill, SW2 2TP
Phone:020 8671 7164
Website:www.amtec-motors.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:8:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Brixton Hill)
0.9km

Address:146-156 Brixton Hill, SW2 1SD
Phone:020 8671 6800
Website:www.atseuromaster.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
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



Herne Hill Garages Ltd
1.0km

Address:2-6 Half Moon Lane, SE24 9AA
Phone:02072744004
Classes:1,2,4



Croxted Motors Of Dulwich
1.1km

Address:204 Croxted Road, SE24 9DG
Phone:02086740034
Classes:4



Hearn Brothers Ltd
1.1km

Address:The Hill Garage, SW2 1QN
Phone:02086742888
Classes:4



Auto Zones Dutch Ltd
1.3km

Address:300 Norwood Road, SE27 9AF
Phone:02086096611
Classes:4,5,7



Leigham Auto Ltd
1.5km

Address:19 Leigham Avenue, SW16 2PT
Phone:020 8769 6277
Classes:4



Peter Norris (Clapham) Limited
1.6km

Address:Unit 1 Ellerslie Square, SW2 5DZ
Phone:020 7733 6520
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
1.7km

Address:41 Streatham High Road, SW16 1ER
Phone:020 8677 7808
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



Kwik Fit
1.9km

Address:59 - 63 Knights Hill, SE27 0HN
Phone:020 8761 5261
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



Gauden Motors
1.9km

Address:193c Auckland Hill, SE27 9PD
Phone:02086700897
Classes:4



K & J Garages (Uk) Limited
2.0km

Address:33 Sunnyhill Road, SW16 2UG
Phone:020 8769 5255
Classes:1,2,4



Ferndale Autos Ltd
2.0km

Address:234 Ferndale Road, SW9 8AG
Phone:02077383351
Classes:4



Alton Motors London Ltd
2.0km

Address:78 Norwood High Street, SE27 9NW
Phone:020 8670 4343
Website:altonmotorslondonltd.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Padfield Garage Ltd
2.3km

Address:1 Hinton Road, SE24 0HJ
Phone:020 7274 5358
Website:www.padfieldgarage.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Clapham North Mot
2.3km

Address:630 Cottage Grove, SW9 9NJ
Phone:020 7274 3772
Website:www.claphamnorthmot.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4
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



Austins Garage
2.3km

Address:255 Hardess Street, SE24 0HN
Phone:02077371708
Classes:4



Alpha Autocentre Ltd
2.3km

Address:1 Herne Hill Road, SE24 0AU
Phone:020 8616 9007
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Renno Services
2.4km

Address:17 Lendal Terrace, SW4 7UX
Phone:020 7622 1789
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Andrews Garage
2.4km

Address:30-36 Padfield Road, SE5 9AA
Phone:0207 274 2410
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
2.5km

Address:55 - 63 Grove Vale, SE22 8QE
Phone:02086936108
Classes:4



Motech (London) Limited
2.5km

Address:43-45 Mitcham Lane, SW16 6LJ
Phone:020 8769 9949
Classes:4



Top Gear Motors
2.6km

Address:Arch 438, SE5 3DU
Phone:020 7733 1622
Website:www.topgearmotors.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Oldridge Motors
2.6km

Address:37 Oldridge Road, SW12 8PN
Phone:020 8673 3708
Classes:4



Gordon Grove Garage Ltd
2.7km

Address:418-419 Gordon Grove, SE5 9DU
Phone:02072744809
Classes:3,4



Pullman Cab Co Ltd
2.8km

Address:408-410 The Arches, SE5 9HR
Phone:020 7274 0105
Website:www.pullmangarage.com
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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Dell Autos
2.9km

Address:33-35 Hansler Road, SE22 9DJ
Phone:020 8693 4573
Website:www.dellautos.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



London Star Auto Ltd
3.0km

Address:2a Denmark Road, SE5 9EW
Phone:0207 326 5129
Classes:4



Stockwell Mots
3.0km

Address:205 Clapham Road, SW9 0QH
Phone:020 7733 6226
Website:www.fastfitmotcentre.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



Car Tech Autos
3.1km

Address:61/65 Paulet Road, SE5 9HW
Phone:020 7737 4300
Website:www.cartechautos.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:30pm
Thursday:9:00am6:30pm
Friday:9:00am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am6:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Arch Garage
3.1km

Address:379 Denmark Road, SE5 9JR
Phone:020 7274 8500
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



B A Transport
3.3km

Address:21 Pensbury Place, SW8 4TP
Phone:020 7720 3937
Website:www.boundaryautos.com
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Chequers Autos Limited
3.4km

Address:654 Portslade Road, SW8 3DH
Phone:02077207287
Classes:4



Goodmans Garage
3.4km

Address:Pensbury Place, SW8 4TR
Phone:02074986478/ 7622 6444
Classes:4,5,7



Turners Test Centre Ltd
3.5km

Address:11a Barry Road, SE22 0HX
Phone:020 8693 1175
Website:www.turnerstestcentre.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



South London Clutch & Gearbox
3.5km

Address:Arch 200-234, SE15 4BX
Phone:02072528704
Classes:4



Bmw Park Lane
3.6km

Address:102-104 Stewart Road, SW8 4UY
Phone:020 7819 2600
Website:www.bmwparklane.com
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:30pm
Thursday:7:30am6:30pm
Friday:7:30am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



R B Motors
3.6km

Address:642- 654 Streatham High Road, SW16 3QL
Phone:020 8764 9221
Website:www.rbmotors.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



London Mot Centre
3.8km

Address:Gloucester House, SW9 6EJ
Phone:02077939333
Classes:1,2,4



Fallsbrook Motors Limited
3.8km

Address:163 Fallsbrook Road, SW16 6DY
Phone:02087691184
Classes:4



Yannis Motors Mot Centre
3.8km

Address:Unit 5, SE15 4RF
Phone:0207 732 6242
Classes:1,2,4



D H Motors
3.8km

Address:R/o 146 Lavender Hill, SW11 5RA
Phone:020 7223 8184
Classes:4



Gsf Motor Works Limited
3.9km

Address:Unit E & F London Stone Business Estate, SW8 3QR
Phone:020 7819 9555/9797
Classes:4,5,7



Farringdons Test Centre Limited
3.9km

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



Regina Motors
3.9km

Address:201 Seely Road, SW17 9RA
Phone:020 8769 7289
Website:www.reginamotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:45am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:45am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:45am6:00pm
Thursday:8:45am6:00pm
Friday:8:45am6:00pm
Saturday:8:45am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Z Cars Engineering Limited
4.0km

Address:Unit 3, Parkfields Industrial Estate, SW11 5BA
Phone:020 7622 2101
Classes:4



N E M Motors
4.0km

Address:Arch 219, SE15 4QL
Phone:020 7635 6531
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



Blenheim Motors Ltd
4.0km

Address:50 Blenheim Grove, SE15 4QL
Phone:02076390785
Classes:4



Dartmouth Service Station Ltd
4.0km

Address:201-213 Dartmouth Road, SE26 4QY
Phone:02086990077
Classes:4



Queenstown Motors
4.0km

Address:315 Queenstown Road, SW8 4LN
Phone:020 7627 0460
Classes:4



Springbok Garage
4.0km

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



Inchcape (Battersea)
4.1km

Address:Unit 3,southside Industrial Estate, SW8 4AH
Phone:020 7498 3844
Classes:4



Chelsea Bridge Autocentre
4.1km

Address:16 Havelock Terrace, SW8 4AL
Phone:020 7720 3838
Website:www.chelseabridgeautocentre.co.uk
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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bmw Nine Elms
4.1km

Address:49-59 Battersea Park Road, SW8 5AL
Phone:02078192600
Classes:4



Sendon Garage Services Limited
4.1km

Address:Arch 18a, SW8 1RZ
Phone:020 7622 7661
Classes:4



Bramley Auto Repairs
4.2km

Address:223 Streatham Road, CR4 2AJ
Phone:020 8640 0305
Classes:4



We Fix Any Car Ltd
4.2km

Address:Fairway House, SE23 3HN
Phone:020 8699 3757
Classes:4,5,7



Barrys Mot Centre
4.2km

Address:230-234 Fielding Street, SE17 3HU
Phone:0207 252 4189
Classes:4,5,7



H & S Motors (Tooting) Limited
4.2km

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



Honda Riders Motors
4.2km

Address:26 Godman Road, SE15 3SZ
Phone:020 7732 4466
Classes:1,2



Forest Hill Car Care
4.3km

Address:1 Waldram Place, SE23 2LB
Phone:020 8291 3903
Website:www.foresthillcarcare.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Carpenters Garage
4.3km

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



Mwr Motors Limited
4.3km

Address:The Arches, SW11 2DR
Phone:020 7924 2477
Classes:4



Curling Motor Garage Limited
4.3km

Address:The Railway Arches, SW11 5BH
Phone:0207228 0678
Classes:4



Babcock Critical Services Limited
4.3km

Address:25-33 Parkhouse Street, SE5 7TN
Phone:0207 358 6400
Classes:1,2,4,7



Norbury Service Centre Ltd
4.3km

Address:1270 London Road, SW16 4DH
Phone:02086796233
Classes:4



Carpenters Garage
4.4km

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



Mot Village
4.4km

Address:72-76 Bensham Grove, CR7 8DB
Phone:020 8771 1175
Classes:4,7



Auto World
4.4km

Address:274 Parchmore Road, CR7 8HB
Phone:020 8653 8217
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:8:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Pharoah And Fox Limited
4.5km

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



Barrys Mot Centre
4.5km

Address:231- 235 Empress Street, SE17 3HJ
Phone:02072524189
Classes:4



Russell Motors
4.5km

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



Halfords Autocentre
4.5km

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



Rodney Garages Ltd
4.5km

Address:Unit 6, SE23 1AG
Phone:
Classes:3,4



Car Care (Tooting)
4.6km

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



Cougar Services Limited
4.7km

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



Metropolis Motorcycles Ltd
4.7km

Address:60/61 Albert Embankment, SE1 7TP
Phone:02077939414
Classes:1,2



Mac Motorcycles
4.7km

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



Brown Technical Services
4.8km

Address:107 Anerley Road, SE20 8AP
Phone:020 8778 5113
Classes:4



Volkspares
4.8km

Address:104-106 Newlands Park, SE26 5NA
Phone:02087787766
Classes:4



Alpat Motors
4.8km

Address:Arches 206-207, SE17 3DW
Phone:02077038891
Classes:4



Thornton Heath Autos
4.8km

Address:34-36 Furze Road, CR7 8NG
Phone:020 8653 4384
Classes:4



Ichthus Motor Services
4.8km

Address:Grove Close, SE23 1AS
Phone:02082911652
Classes:4



Ride Me
4.9km

Address:195a Stanstead Road, SE23 1HP
Phone:0208 291 6505
Classes:1,2



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



Mitcham Service Station
4.9km

Address:29 To 33 Streatham Road, CR4 2AD
Phone:020 8648 9841
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:8:30pm12:00am
Sunday:12:00am12:00pm



Vauxford Mot Centre Ltd
4.9km

Address:123 Fenham Road, SE15 1AE
Phone:020 7732 2683
Website:www.vauxford.net
Classes:1,2,4
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



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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