Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to WN2 1LY 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 WN2 1LY

We managed to find 44 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your WN2 1LY. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Standish Service Station Limited
2.3km

Address:135 Bradley Hall Industrial Estate, WN6 0XQ
Phone:01257 422899
Classes:4,5,7



Motormec
2.3km

Address:34a Bradley Hall Estate, WN6 0XQ
Phone:01257 425631
Classes:4



Leyland Mill Lane Motors Ltd
2.4km

Address:Unit 1, WN1 2SA
Phone:01942236000
Classes:4,5,7



Prospect Services
2.6km

Address:Bradley Lane, WN6 0XF
Phone:01257426348
Classes:4



Parkes Standish Motors Llp
2.7km

Address:R/o 50 Preston Road, WN6 0HZ
Phone:01257423740
Classes:1,2,4



A & A Autocare Limited
3.0km

Address:78 Market Street, PR7 4HF
Phone:01257480168
Classes:1,2,4



Mount Auto Repairs
3.1km

Address:The Mount, WN2 1DA
Phone:01942491764
Classes:4



Blackrod Mot Station
3.1km

Address:460 Manchester Road, BL6 5SU
Phone:01942 831238
Website:blackrodmot.co.uk
Classes:3,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Autoweld (Standish) Ltd
3.2km

Address:Rear Of 82 Preston Road, WN6 0HS
Phone:01257425120
Classes:4



Scot Lane Service Centre
3.4km

Address:Unit 11 - Scot Lane Industrial Estate, BL6 5SL
Phone:01942 833722
Classes:4,5,7



Greenlands Garage
3.5km

Address:Greenlands Garage, BL6 5JE
Phone:01204691881
Classes:4



Dag Service Station
3.8km

Address:Unit 2b Kirklees Industrial Estate, WN2 1HF
Phone:01942 243000
Website:dagservicestationuk.com
Classes:4



Acton Garage
3.8km

Address:Standishgate, WN1 1XP
Phone:01942 246086
Website:www.actongarage.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



Owd Barn Service Station Limited
4.4km

Address:50 Wigan Lower Road, WN6 8LJ
Phone:01942 245923
Classes:4



G-Tech Motors Limited
4.5km

Address:G-Tech Motors Limited, WN6 7TP
Phone:01942 239488
Classes:4,5,7



Wigan Council
4.5km

Address:Wigan Council, WN2 2PR
Phone:
Classes:4,5,7



Jay-Mech
4.5km

Address:Unit 9, WN3 4DP
Phone:01942 244244
Classes:1,2,4



Paul Whittle Cars
4.6km

Address:Manchester Road Service Station, WN2 2JA
Phone:01942 247247
Classes:4,7



Motorstart Limited
4.6km

Address:No. 3 York Street, WN3 4BY
Phone:01942 237111
Classes:1,2,3,4,7



Riverway Motor Cycles
4.6km

Address:1a Westbridge Mews, WN1 1XN
Phone:01942 242392
Classes:1,2



Wallgate Mot Centre
4.6km

Address:7/9/11 Great George Street, WN3 4DL
Phone:01942 496666
Classes:4,5,7



Rosebridge Motors
4.6km

Address:Anderton Street, WN2 2BG
Phone:01942496418
Classes:3,4



J W Motor Repairs Ltd
4.6km

Address:Unit 14 Empress Ind Estate, WN2 2BG
Phone:01942231217
Classes:4



R S Northwest Ltd
4.6km

Address:Clayton Street, WN3 4DA
Phone:01942 829976
Website:www.rsnorthwest.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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Arnold Clark
4.7km

Address:Scot Lane, WN5 0PS
Phone:01942225565
Classes:4



Stoneacre Wigan
4.7km

Address:Miry Lane, WN3 4BT
Phone:01942 492121
Classes:4



M W Servicing And Repairs Limited
4.8km

Address:Rear Of 101, BL6 5QQ
Phone:01204 694444
Classes:4



Claxton Motor Engineers
4.8km

Address:Queen Street, WN3 4HX
Phone:01942 245836
Classes:4



H W Moon Ltd
4.8km

Address:Challenge Way, WN5 0LD
Phone:01942 219999
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
4.8km

Address:Challenge Way, WN5 0LD
Phone:01942 212221
Classes:4



Bristol Street Motors Wigan Ford
4.8km

Address:Challenge Way, WN5 0LD
Phone:01942210300
Classes:4,5,7



J Gordon (Wigan) Limited
4.8km

Address:Challenge Way, WN5 0LD
Phone:01942219200
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
4.8km

Address:Unit 1, WN3 4AL
Phone:01942 231362
Classes:4



Horwich Motorcycles Limited
4.8km

Address:149 Chorley New Road, BL6 5QE
Phone:01204 770585
Classes:1,2



Horwich Mot Station
4.8km

Address:Unit 20 Horwich Loco Ind Est, BL6 5UE
Phone:01204695677
Classes:4



S P Motors Ltd
4.8km

Address:4 - 5 Orrell Street, WN1 3AQ
Phone:01942 494923
Website:www.spmotors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am10:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am10:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am10:00pm
Thursday:8:00am10:00pm
Friday:8:00am10:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Corkills Wigan
4.9km

Address:Wallgate, WN3 4AS
Phone:01942324411
Classes:4



Williams Motors
4.9km

Address:Moat House Street, WN2 2EH
Phone:01942322889
Classes:4



Wigan Yamaha Centre
4.9km

Address:Wigan Yamaha Centre, WN3 4AR
Phone:01942491491
Classes:1,2



John Atherton Autos Limited
4.9km

Address:2 Wood Street, WN3 4HL
Phone:01942 497474
Website:www.johnathertonautos.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Seven Stars Motors
4.9km

Address:Seven Stars Road, WN3 5AT
Phone:01942239308
Classes:4



The Garage
4.9km

Address:Unit 5, BL6 5PX
Phone:01204 696668
Classes:1,2,4



Chorley Nissan Wigan
5.0km

Address:Pottery Road, WN3 5AD
Phone:01942820233
Classes:4



Pier Mot Wigan Limited
5.0km

Address:Pottery Terrace, WN3 5AA
Phone:01942826070
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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