Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 5km of W7 1BQ

We managed to find 114 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your W7 1BQ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

J & A Motors Ltd
1.1km

Address:60a Greenford Road, UB6 9AT
Phone:02085752282 &1234
Classes:4



Motorcycles Unlimited
1.3km

Address:2 Medway Parade, UB6 8HR
Phone:020 8997 2421
Classes:1,2



Motec Auto Centres Limited
1.6km

Address:Near Iron Bridge, UB1 3EB
Phone:02088138383
Classes:4



Ealing Tyres & Servicing
1.6km

Address:2 Ecclestone Road, W13 0RL
Phone:020 8566 0707
Classes:4



Hanwell Motors
1.6km

Address:R/o 165 Uxbridge Road, W7 3TH
Phone:020 8579 4182
Classes:4



Robins & Day Hanwell
1.7km

Address:144-156 Uxbridge Road, W7 3TB
Phone:020 8832 1900
Classes:4



Grays Tyre Services
1.7km

Address:162-168 Uxbridge Road, W7 3TB
Phone:02085674526
Classes:1,2,4



G M Motorserve Limited
1.7km

Address:11a Boston Road, W7 3SJ
Phone:020 8579 9994
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentre
2.0km

Address:Hastings Road, W13 8QH
Phone:02085792448
Classes:4



West Way Nissan Hanwell
2.0km

Address:117 Boston Road, W7 3SB
Phone:020 8280 0600
Website:www.westwaynissan.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:30am4:30pm



Metroline Limited
2.1km

Address:Unit 20-23 Perivale Industrial Park, UB6 7RL
Phone:0208 437 7686
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Venus Motors
2.1km

Address:59 Bideford Avenue, UB6 7PP
Phone:020 8998 7952
Classes:4



Enzo Motors Limited
2.1km

Address:44 Bideford Avenue, UB6 7PP
Phone:020 8997 2792
Classes:4,5,7



Greenford Service Station
2.1km

Address:231 Oldfield Lane North, UB6 8PX
Phone:02085757387
Classes:4



Iverson Tyres Limited
2.1km

Address:161 Boston Road, W7 3QL
Phone:020 8566 4666
Website:www.iversontyres.com
Classes:1,2,4
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



A & A Autos
2.2km

Address:173 Boston Road, W7 3QJ
Phone:020 8567 8948
Classes:4



Excel Auto Centre Limited
2.2km

Address:Unit 5 Fleetway Business Park, UB6 7LD
Phone:020 8997 8002
Classes:4



Harwood Auto Repairs
2.3km

Address:Unit 9, UB6 7JD
Phone:02089912466
Classes:4



J J Autos
2.3km

Address:7a Wadsworth Road, UB6 7JD
Phone:02088104548
Classes:4



Safari Autos
2.3km

Address:Unit 7 Fleetway West Bus Park, UB6 7JD
Phone:02089977221
Classes:4



Humes Avenue Garage Limited
2.3km

Address:17/19 Humes Avenue, W7 2LJ
Phone:02085674549
Classes:4



Golden Car Limited
2.3km

Address:Unit 2, Sheraton Business Centre, UB6 7JB
Phone:020 8991 5454
Classes:4,7



Impact
2.3km

Address:Bridge Garage, W13 9NB
Phone:02085793366
Classes:4



Autohaus (Uk) Ltd
2.3km

Address:61 Aintree Road, UB6 7LA
Phone:02088109393
Classes:4



Southall Discount Tyres
2.4km

Address:461 Lady Margaret Road, UB1 2QD
Phone:020 8578 3757
Classes:4



Auto Ryan
2.4km

Address:Unit 1 Perivale New Business Centre, UB6 7LF
Phone:020 8997 8095
Classes:4



Bola Autos
2.4km

Address:Unit 6 New Business Centre, UB6 7LF
Phone:020 8810 7666
Classes:4



Ealing Motor Repairs Ltd
2.4km

Address:Unit 12 Perivale New Business Centre, UB6 7LF
Phone:020 8997 3535
Classes:4



The Alignment Centre Limited
2.4km

Address:173 Bilton Road, UB6 7HQ
Phone:020 8998 7486
Classes:4



1st Choice Mot Centre
2.7km

Address:Unit 13, UB1 3AF
Phone:020 8571 9887
Website:1stchoicemot.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Motorfix Limited
2.7km

Address:Unit 4, UB6 8QE
Phone:020 8575 1888
Website:www.motorfix.ltd.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Metropolitan Police Workshop
2.8km

Address:Rowdell Road, UB5 6AG
Phone:020 8839 0003
Classes:1,2



Park Avenue Service Station
2.8km

Address:33 Park Avenue, UB1 3AJ
Phone:02085740241
Classes:4



Surinder Autos & Motors Limited
2.8km

Address:13 Greenford Avenue, UB1 2AA
Phone:020 8571 3287
Classes:4



Auto Workshop
2.9km

Address:103 Elers Road, W13 9QE
Phone:020 8567 1907
Website:www.autoworkshop.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autocity
2.9km

Address:Belvue House, UB5 5QQ
Phone:020 8839 9999/ 88456083
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Silverline Mot Limited
3.0km

Address:Park Avenue, UB1 3AD
Phone:02088434999
Classes:4,5,7



Greylands Autos Limited
3.0km

Address:10 Park Avenue, UB1 3AD
Phone:020 8843 1802
Classes:4,5,7



Get Bike
3.1km

Address:Unit C Orion Park, W13 9SJ
Phone:020 8326 3366
Classes:1,2



The Jaguar Workshop Limited
3.1km

Address:45 The Mall, W5 3TJ
Phone:02085674225
Classes:4



Big Jims Motorcycles
3.1km

Address:6b Florence Road, W5 3TX
Phone:0208 997 0303
Classes:1,2



Trustford Alperton
3.1km

Address:374 Ealing Road, HA0 1HG
Phone:020 8810 2600
Classes:4,5,7



Boston Manor Service Station
3.2km

Address:312 Boston Road, W7 2AR
Phone:020 8567 0144
Website:www.bostongarage.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



Suri Motors Limited
3.2km

Address:50a Overdale Road, W5 4TT
Phone:020 8566 5597
Website:www.surimotors.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Crescent Auto Services Limited
3.3km

Address:16-18 The Crescent, UB1 1BE
Phone:02085742845
Classes:4



Ajay Autos
3.3km

Address:34 Merrick Road, UB2 4AU
Phone:02085743000
Classes:4



T T Motors Limited
3.3km

Address:Unit 10, HA0 1ET
Phone:020 3602 8662
Classes:4



J R Autos
3.3km

Address:Unit 2 R/o Minavil Hse, HA0 4PZ
Phone:020 8903 0416
Website:www.jrautos.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Broadway Mot Centre
3.4km

Address:201 The Broadway, UB1 1LZ
Phone:02085743582
Classes:4



Auto Serve Vehicle Solutions Limited
3.4km

Address:Unit 10 Wharfside, HA0 4PE
Phone:020 8782 8753
Classes:4,5,7



Church Avenue Garage Ltd
3.4km

Address:2 Church Avenue, UB5 5DG
Phone:02088451996
Classes:4



Yeading Gvts
3.5km

Address:Willow Tree Lane, UB4 9BS
Phone:02088419205
Classes:4,5,5a,7



Safe Autos Limited
3.5km

Address:Unit 7c Abbey Estate, HA0 1RS
Phone:020 87951524
Classes:4



Bt Fleet Ltd
3.6km

Address:Fleet Partners, W5 3HY
Phone:02089915605
Classes:4,7



Motto Repair Centre
3.6km

Address:Unit 5, UB2 4BG
Phone:020 8571 2059
Classes:4



Pameer Autos Limitd
3.6km

Address:Unit 2 Dilloway Ind Estate, UB2 4BG
Phone:02085719315
Classes:4



J B Auto Crash Repairers
3.6km

Address:3a Dilloway Estate, UB2 4BG
Phone:020 8571 9137
Classes:4



Ganesh Motors Ltd
3.6km

Address:Unit 28, HA0 1XE
Phone:02087951819
Classes:4



Keeler Tyres Ltd
3.8km

Address:709 Harrow Road, HA0 2LL
Phone:02089029987
Classes:4



Norwood Green Mot & Service Centre Limited
3.8km

Address:119/121 Norwood Road, UB2 4DY
Phone:02088431794
Classes:4,5,7



Bill Bunn Motorcycles Ltd
3.8km

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



Dominion Auto Services
3.8km

Address:Unit 17g, UB2 5DP
Phone:020 8813 8350
Website:www.dominionautos.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Geniune Motors
3.8km

Address:Unit 9d, HA0 1TT
Phone:02089034500
Classes:4



Allied Motors U K
3.9km

Address:Abbey Estate, HA0 1QT
Phone:02089035466
Classes:4



Afg Auto Mot Centre Limited
3.9km

Address:Unit 3a Abbey Industrial Estate, HA0 1QT
Phone:020 8903 7904
Classes:4



Robins & Day Chiswick
3.9km

Address:Transport Ave, TW8 9HF
Phone:02089573100
Classes:4,5,7



Autobike Mot Centre Limited
3.9km

Address:Unit 7a Abbey Industrial Estate, HA0 1UD
Phone:020 89000009
Classes:1,2,4



Mak's Mot Centre Limited
4.0km

Address:Unit 23 Brook Industrial Estate, UB4 0JZ
Phone:020 8573 7464
Website:www.maksmotcentre.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Choda Auto Services
4.0km

Address:Unit 1 Witley Industrial Estate, UB2 4EZ
Phone:020 8813 8380
Classes:4



Chalfont Coaches Of Harrow Ltd
4.0km

Address:200 Featherstone Road, UB2 5AQ
Phone:02088432323
Classes:4



Auto Centre
4.0km

Address:Rear Of 28-30 Watford Rd, HA0 3EP
Phone:020 8904 4567
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Yaash Motors
4.0km

Address:Unit 5a, HA0 1JW
Phone:02089988900
Classes:4



Mot Inn Limited
4.1km

Address:R/o 493 Northolt Road, HA2 8JN
Phone:020 8422 4492
Website:www.mot-inn.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Autoright Motors
4.1km

Address:Unit 6, UB2 5QR
Phone:02088431754
Classes:4,7



Euro Auto Technik
4.1km

Address:Unit 2, UB4 0SL
Phone:020 8573 4555
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



White Swan Garage
4.1km

Address:2a Adelaide Road, UB2 5PX
Phone:02085742193
Classes:4



Wembley Motors
4.1km

Address:260 Abbeydale Road, HA0 1QA
Phone:020 8998 5970
Classes:1,2,4



Now Vauxhall Hayes
4.1km

Address:235 Yeading Lane, UB4 9AD
Phone:020 8893 0900
Website:www.nowvauxhall.co.uk
Classes:4,7
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



Elite Tec
4.1km

Address:Unit 11, UB4 0LD
Phone:02085614411
Classes:4



Berry Chiswick
4.1km

Address:6 Shield Drive, TW8 9EX
Phone:020 8847 9999
Classes:4



Conors Car Centre Limited
4.2km

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



B B S Autos Limited
4.3km

Address:Unit 8 Balfour Business Centre, UB2 5BD
Phone:020 8813 8863
Classes:4



Car Care Centre (Wembley) Limited
4.3km

Address:558 Market Way, HA0 2BT
Phone:020 8900 0107
Classes:4



D A Lee
4.4km

Address:Leeborn House, NW10 7QE
Phone:02089656565
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
4.4km

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



Boothill Motorcycles
4.4km

Address:Unit 9b Johnsons Way, NW10 7PF
Phone:020 8838 2238
Classes:1,2



City Used Cars Limited
4.4km

Address:13a Johnson Way, NW10 7PF
Phone:020 8965 1190
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
4.4km

Address:366 Northolt Road, HA2 8ES
Phone:020 8864 8096
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 Audi
4.4km

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



Renault-Nissan London West
4.4km

Address:Renault Retail Group, W3 0RZ
Phone:020 8276 2000
Classes:4,7



Mercedes-Benz 'my Service' Brentford
4.5km

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



Fulton West London Ltd
4.5km

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



St Johns Road Garage
4.5km

Address:2-4 Ecclestone Court, HA9 7HY
Phone:02089022085
Classes:4



Spire Bmw Ruislip
4.6km

Address:6 Bradfield Road, HA4 0NU
Phone:01895 612500
Classes:4



Lee's Bmw
4.6km

Address:Abbey Works, HA0 1RH
Phone:02089032867
Classes:4



West London Motor Group
4.6km

Address:15 Stonefield Close, HA4 0JX
Phone:020 8842 1461
Classes:4



Car Check Centre Ltd
4.6km

Address:Unit 17, HA4 0JX
Phone:02088411880
Classes:4



Barclay Auto Electrical Ltd
4.6km

Address:9c Yeading Lane, UB4 0EL
Phone:020 8848 7744
Website:www.barclayautos.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



Goldenwheel
4.7km

Address:Unit 4 Unimix House, NW10 7TR
Phone:020 8965 6277
Website:www.goldenwheel.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Shine Motors Limited
4.7km

Address:7a Coronation Road, NW10 7PQ
Phone:020 8963 0573
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Acton Service Centre Limited
4.7km

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



Halfords Autocentre
4.7km

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



M P Brentford Limited
4.8km

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



Swallow Motor Company Limited
4.8km

Address:314 Eastcote Lane, HA2 9AH
Phone:02084233122
Classes:1,2



Kwik Fit
4.9km

Address:553 Victoria Road, HA4 0QF
Phone:020 8842 1371
Website:www.kwik-fit.com
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Mr Clutch Autocentre
4.9km

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



Babcock Critical Services Limited
4.9km

Address:17 Western Road, NW10 7LT
Phone:020 8963 7000.
Classes:1,2,4,7



Mercedes-Benz Brentford
4.9km

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



Ruislip Honda
4.9km

Address:Victoria Road, HA4 0LJ
Phone:02088422034
Classes:4



Carrera Worx
4.9km

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



Kwik - Fit
4.9km

Address:336 - 342 High Road, HA9 6AZ
Phone:0208 904 5252
Classes:4



Wembley Hill Motor Garage Ltd
5.0km

Address:Ecclestone Place, HA9 8AB
Phone:020 8902 3321
Classes:4



J Juchau & Sons
5.0km

Address:The Railway Yard, HA2 8BD
Phone:020 8422 4083
Classes:4,5,7



Mot Centre Heston
5.0km

Address:Unit 22 Heston Industrial Mall, TW5 0LD
Phone:0208577 9596
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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