Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 5km of SW4 6YH

We managed to find 108 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your SW4 6YH. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Renno Services
0.7km

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



Clapham North Mot
0.7km

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



Chequers Autos Limited
0.9km

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



B A Transport
0.9km

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



Peter Norris (Clapham) Limited
1.0km

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



Goodmans Garage
1.0km

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



Bmw Park Lane
1.2km

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



Gsf Motor Works Limited
1.3km

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



Z Cars Engineering Limited
1.4km

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



Ferndale Autos Ltd
1.4km

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



D H Motors
1.4km

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



Queenstown Motors
1.5km

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



Chelsea Bridge Autocentre
1.6km

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



Inchcape (Battersea)
1.6km

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



Stockwell Mots
1.6km

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



Hearn Brothers Ltd
1.6km

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



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Brixton Hill)
1.7km

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



Bmw Nine Elms
1.8km

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



Curling Motor Garage Limited
1.8km

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



Mwr Motors Limited
1.8km

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



Oldridge Motors
1.9km

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



Amtec Motors Ltd
2.1km

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



Russell Motors
2.1km

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



Jemca
2.2km

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



Sendon Garage Services Limited
2.3km

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



Padfield Garage Ltd
2.6km

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



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



Austins Garage
2.7km

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



Gordon Grove Garage Ltd
2.7km

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



Alpha Autocentre Ltd
2.7km

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



Pullman Cab Co Ltd
2.7km

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



M & G Autos Ltd.
2.7km

Address:Unit 2, SW11 4AS
Phone:020 7924 1605
Website:www.mot-london.com
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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Andrews Garage
2.7km

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



Parkgate Service Station Battersea Ltd
2.7km

Address:1-4 Elcho Street, SW11 4AU
Phone:02072231926
Classes:4



Dovercourt Motor Company Ltd
2.8km

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



London Mot Centre
2.8km

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



Car Tech Autos
2.8km

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
3.0km

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



Metropolis Motorcycles Ltd
3.0km

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



Herne Hill Garages Ltd
3.0km

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



London Star Auto Ltd
3.1km

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



Croxted Motors Of Dulwich
3.3km

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



Euro Car Centre
3.3km

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



Leigham Auto Ltd
3.3km

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



Mercedes-Benz Chelsea
3.4km

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



Commodore Service Centre
3.4km

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



Kwik Fit
3.4km

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



Barrys Mot Centre
3.4km

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



Brownes Of London
3.5km

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



About Town Motorcycles & Scooter Hire Limited
3.5km

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



Belgravia Garage Limited
3.6km

Address:1 Eaton Mews West, SW1W 9ET
Phone:020 7235 9900
Website:www.londonaccidentrepair.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



Chelsea Scooters Ltd
3.6km

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



Apollo Service Centre
3.7km

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



K & J Garages (Uk) Limited
3.8km

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



Wandsworth Borough Council
3.9km

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



Barrys Mot Centre
3.9km

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



Farringdons Test Centre Limited
3.9km

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



Alpat Motors
3.9km

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



Auto Zones Dutch Ltd
3.9km

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



Chas Bikes Ltd
4.0km

Address:111-113 Kennington Road, SE11 6SF
Phone:02075827878
Classes:1,2



Motech (London) Limited
4.0km

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



Kwik - Fit
4.1km

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



Kwik Fit
4.1km

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



Babcock Critical Services Limited
4.1km

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



Earlsfield Service Station
4.2km

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



Mb Autocheck Ltd
4.2km

Address:1-3 Steedman Street, SE17 3AF
Phone:020 7703 5547
Classes:4



Springbok Garage
4.2km

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



H & S Motors (Tooting) Limited
4.2km

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



Kwik - Fit
4.3km

Address:120 - 128 Walworth Road, SE17 1JL
Phone:020 7703 8744
Classes:4



Autotech Of Wandsworth
4.4km

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



The German Motor Company
4.4km

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



Tr Autos
4.4km

Address:111-113 Elephant Road, SE17 1LB
Phone:02072524438
Classes:4,7



Kwik Fit
4.4km

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



Earlsfield Autocentre Limited
4.4km

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



Car Care (Tooting)
4.4km

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



Halfords Autocentres Limited
4.5km

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



Norton Way Motors Limited
4.5km

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



Jack Barclay Service Centre
4.5km

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



South London Clutch & Gearbox
4.5km

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



Riverside Motorcycles
4.5km

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



Gauden Motors
4.5km

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



Dell Autos
4.6km

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



West London Ford & Escort Dealers
4.6km

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



Alton Motors London Ltd
4.6km

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



A M C
4.6km

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



Yannis Motors Mot Centre
4.7km

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



Kwik - Fit
4.7km

Address:136 / 142 New Kent Road, SE1 6TU
Phone:02077032221
Classes:4



Brew Garage Services Limited
4.7km

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



Paul Reeks Motorcycles
4.7km

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



New Kings Garages
4.7km

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



Carpenters Garage
4.7km

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



Carpenters Garage
4.8km

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



Archway Motors Limited
4.8km

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



Bt Fleet Limited
4.8km

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



Tfl Service Centre Limited
4.8km

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



Charles Ivey (Specialist Cars) Limited
4.8km

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



Stadium Mot
4.8km

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



City Scooters Uk
4.8km

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



Shelby Vehicle Services
4.8km

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



Blenheim Motors Ltd
4.8km

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



N E M Motors
4.8km

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



Albany Garage London
4.9km

Address:1 Mina Road, SE17 2QS
Phone:02077036839
Classes:4



Mac Motorcycles
4.9km

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



Regina Motors
4.9km

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



Dees Of Wimbledon
5.0km

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



Wardo Autos(London)ltd
5.0km

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



Wadham Garage
5.0km

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