Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to WS10 0PL 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 WS10 0PL

We managed to find 104 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your WS10 0PL. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

In 'n' Out Centres Limited
0.8km

Address:Axletree Way, WS10 9QY
Phone:0121 568 8881
Classes:4



Crankhall Lane Motoring Centre
1.1km

Address:111-113 Crankhall Lane, WS10 0EF
Phone:01215560366
Classes:4



The Grange Garage
1.2km

Address:Grange Garage, WS2 9DD
Phone:01922 723900
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



Carlton Motors Service Centre
1.6km

Address:15-16 Dudley Street, WS10 7EX
Phone:0121 502 0838
Classes:4



Vision Vauxhall Wednesbury
1.6km

Address:57 Bridge Street, WS10 0AH
Phone:01215560090
Classes:4



Pleck Mot And Service Centre Ltd
1.6km

Address:Gower Street, WS2 9AS
Phone:01922722747
Classes:4,5,7



B & S Autos
1.8km

Address:Unit A, WS1 4AF
Phone:01922 720799
Classes:4,5,7



Wednesbury Motors Limited
1.8km

Address:Holyhead Road, WS10 7PA
Phone:0121 556 1315
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik Fit
1.8km

Address:Dudley Road, WS10 7DX
Phone:0121 556 2272
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



Wednesbury Coachcraft
1.8km

Address:Potters Lane, WS10 0AT
Phone:0121 556 4109
Classes:4



Motor Performance Centre Ltd
1.8km

Address:1 Potters Lane, WS10 0AS
Phone:01215025111
Classes:4



Sandwell Diesels Ltd
1.8km

Address:Unit 3 Potters Lane, WS10 0AS
Phone:01215561122
Classes:4,5,7



Autobase Gb Limited
1.8km

Address:Walsall Road, WS10 9SS
Phone:01215683800
Classes:4



Westbourne Road Garage
1.8km

Address:Unit 4, WS10 8BJ
Phone:0121 526 6650
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00am
Tuesday:9:00am6:00am
Wednesday:9:00am6:00am
Thursday:9:00am6:00am
Friday:9:00am6:00am
Saturday:9:00am1:00am
Sunday:Closed



G & F Garage
1.9km

Address:60 Station Street, WS10 8BW
Phone:01215267115
Classes:4



Stephen Whitehouse Car & Commercial
1.9km

Address:Heath Road, WS10 8LZ
Phone:0121 526 2277
Website:www.terracleanwestmidlands.co.uk
Classes: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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Technics Motor Services (Uk) Ltd
2.0km

Address:Units 3-4, WS10 7SG
Phone:01215022666
Classes:4



Unique Motor Services
2.0km

Address:172 Darlaston Road, WS10 7TA
Phone:01215266166
Classes:4



Quick Fix Auto Centre
2.0km

Address:Unit 4 Woodward Road, WS2 9RJ
Phone:01922 649799
Classes:4



Palfrey Garage
2.1km

Address:Bescot Street, WS1 4HY
Phone:01922 631084
Website:plus.google.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



Hs Autos Mot Centre
2.1km

Address:Unit 10 Pleck Industrial Estate, WS2 9HA
Phone:07890690094
Classes:4



Star Garage
2.3km

Address:222 Darlaston Road, WS10 7TQ
Phone:0121 526 6564
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



Newcrown Garage
2.3km

Address:Bilport Lane, WS10 0NT
Phone:0121 556 2500
Classes:1,2,4



Kulaz Motors
2.4km

Address:Rolling Mill Business Park, WS2 9EG
Phone:01922 630366
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw (Walsall)
2.4km

Address:Pleck Road, WS2 9EX
Phone:01922748200
Classes:4,5,7



A S M Auto
2.4km

Address:Unit 5, WS1 3EW
Phone:01922 613788
Classes:4



Mr Tyre Ltd
2.5km

Address:Waverley Road, WS10 8ED
Phone:0121 526 3549
Website:www.mrtyre.com
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



E S Motors
2.6km

Address:Queen Street, WS2 9NU
Phone:01922615358
Classes:4,5,7



Saddlers Garage Ltd
2.6km

Address:Unit 2, WS2 9NU
Phone:01922474444
Classes:4,5,7



J And S Lunt Motor Services Limited
2.6km

Address:Queen Street, WS2 9NX
Phone:01922 633111
Classes:4,5,7



Zamans Autos
2.6km

Address:Unit 26 Manor Industrial Estate, WS2 9XX
Phone:01922 621111
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:10:00am4:00am
Sunday:Closed



Premier Tyre Services
2.7km

Address:Unit 14a Gws Trading Estate, WS10 7NB
Phone:0121 505 7749
Website:www.premiertyreservices.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



R S Motors
2.7km

Address:53 Caldmore Road, WS1 3NR
Phone:01922625925
Classes:4



Sandwell Street Garage
2.7km

Address:62 66 Sandwell Street, WS1 3EB
Phone:01922 610860
Website:www.sandwellstreetgarage.co.uk
Classes:4,7



Halfords Autocentre
2.8km

Address:Mountrath House, WS1 3NQ
Phone:01922 616700
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



Darlaston Motor Services Ltd
2.8km

Address:Addenbrooke Street, WS10 8HQ
Phone:01215262644
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Walsall
2.9km

Address:Dudley Street, WS1 3NL
Phone:01922 634000
Classes:4



Express Motorist Centre Ltd
2.9km

Address:146 Bridgeman Street, WS2 9PG
Phone:01922632018
Classes:4



Eurocar Walsall
2.9km

Address:Bridgman Street, WS2 9PG
Phone:01922648464
Classes:4,5,7



Savoy Garage
2.9km

Address:Bridgeman Street, WS2 9NW
Phone:01922627850
Classes:4



Just Peugeots
2.9km

Address:Unit 7, WS10 8HE
Phone:0121 526 7200
Website:www.just-peugeots.co.uk
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:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Moxley Road Service Station
3.0km

Address:Rear Of Moxley Rd Service Stn, WS10 7RJ
Phone:01215262911
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.0km

Address:Express Service Station, B70 0PL
Phone:0121 553 3691
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



Severn Cars
3.1km

Address:83 Wolverhampton Street, WS10 8UE
Phone:01215262318
Classes:4



Royal Mail Service Centre West Midlands
3.1km

Address:Dial Lane, B70 0EB
Phone:0121 4807870
Classes:4,7



Mr Tyre Ltd
3.1km

Address:28 Wolverhampton Road, WS2 8LR
Phone:01922645374
Classes:4



Walsall Way Motors
3.1km

Address:460 Wolverhampton Road, WS2 8TA
Phone:01922625372
Classes:4



Silver Knight Garage
3.3km

Address:Bridge Street, WS1 1JQ
Phone:01922 635525
Website:www.ebeepbeep.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Bristol Street Motors West Bromwich
3.4km

Address:New Swan Lane, B70 0NS
Phone:01215530200
Classes:4,5,7



Brindley Honda
3.4km

Address:Millenium Park, B70 0NR
Phone:01215250333
Classes:4



A E And F Brittain Ltd
3.5km

Address:107 109 Bentley Lane, WS2 8SS
Phone:01922623053
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
3.5km

Address:Millenium Park, B70 0NN
Phone:01215241797
Classes:4,7



A J N Vehicle Services
3.5km

Address:Unit 30, DY4 0HR
Phone:0121 5208003
Classes:4



Major Autos
3.5km

Address:Unit 4 Great Bridge Industrial Estate, DY4 0HR
Phone:0121 448 1234
Classes:4



Renault Retail Group (Autoworld)
3.6km

Address:Armstrong Way, WV13 2QU
Phone:01902439200
Classes:4



Guest Motors Ltd
3.6km

Address:Armstrong Way, WV13 2QU
Phone:01902 584620
Classes:4



Maunds Garage
3.6km

Address:Rowley Street, WS1 2AX
Phone:01922 623248
Classes:4



Welburn Transport
3.7km

Address:Hackett Street, DY4 0JJ
Phone:01215571776
Classes:4



Imperial Service Station
3.7km

Address:Imperial Car Sales, WV14 8AA
Phone:01902495771
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.7km

Address:41 / 44 Ward Street, WS1 2AH
Phone:01922 722725
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



Guests Tyre & Auto Centre
3.7km

Address:125 Great Bridge Street, B70 0DA
Phone:01215575200
Classes:4



Volks Autos
3.7km

Address:63 Great Bridge Street, B70 0DA
Phone:01215574085
Classes:4



Brindley Kia Tipton
3.7km

Address:85 New Road, DY4 7BX
Phone:01215225899
Classes:4,5,7



Ukas Motor Services Limited
3.7km

Address:33 Brickhouse Lane South, DY4 7HJ
Phone:07966 415592
Classes:4,5,7



Evans Halshaw
3.9km

Address:Carters Green, B70 9QP
Phone:01215537741
Classes:4



Martyn Billings Auto
3.9km

Address:Unit 5g, WV14 7HZ
Phone:01902 497985
Classes:4,5,7



First Point Automotive
3.9km

Address:Unit 4 D, WV14 7HZ
Phone:01902 495151
Classes:1,2,4



R & P Repairs
4.0km

Address:Unit B Tinsley Street, DY4 7LH
Phone:01215201821
Classes:4



Stan Reynolds Garage Ltd
4.0km

Address:Mill Street, WS2 8AN
Phone:01922623545
Classes:4



Temple Motors
4.0km

Address:2 To 10 Temple Street, B70 9AF
Phone:0121 580 2020
Classes:4



Desmond Shelley & Son
4.0km

Address:Walsall Road, WV13 2EG
Phone:01902605585
Classes:3,4



Walsall Mot & Service Centre Ltd
4.0km

Address:Unit 3 North Street, WS2 8AU
Phone:01922 649122
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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autosales Ltd
4.0km

Address:Vulcan Road, WV14 7JW
Phone:01902402222
Classes:4



The Sun Garage Company
4.1km

Address:54a Sandwell Road, B70 8TG
Phone:01215530296
Classes:4



Truck Services Midlands Ltd
4.1km

Address:Ashmore Lake Way, WV13 1HW
Phone:01902606347
Classes:4,7



Oxford Street Garage
4.2km

Address:Oxford Street, WV14 7DR
Phone:01902 405198
Classes:1,2,3,4



Midlands Car Care
4.2km

Address:Former Ambulance Station, WV14 7DX
Phone:01902 494948
Classes:4



S Macneillie And Son Ltd
4.2km

Address:Stockton Close, WS2 8LD
Phone:01922 725560
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Regal Motors Bilston Ltd
4.3km

Address:Oxford Street, WV14 7DG
Phone:01902353000
Classes:4



Spray Smart Body Repairs
4.3km

Address:Unit 5, WV13 1RE
Phone:01902 603020
Classes:1,2



Greenhous Volkswagen Van Centre
4.3km

Address:Trinity Road, WV14 7EF
Phone:01902 357230
Website:www.greenhousvolkswagen.co.uk
Classes: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:8:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



P R Autos
4.3km

Address:253 Whitehall Road, B70 0HQ
Phone:01215572683
Classes:1,2,3,4



Motorland 2008 Ltd
4.3km

Address:102 Bloxwich Road, WS2 8BU
Phone:01922 623099
Website:www.motorland2008ltd.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



B & J Bikes Ltd
4.3km

Address:Doctors Piece, WV13 1PZ
Phone:01902 634654
Website:www.bandjbikes.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Soverign Motor Engineers
4.3km

Address:12/17 Doctors Piece, WV13 1PZ
Phone:01902603761
Classes:4



Greets Green Mot Centre Limited
4.4km

Address:Unit 1 Belper Enterprise Park, B70 9EN
Phone:01215251566
Classes:4



K And J Motors
4.4km

Address:19 Baker Street, B70 9JJ
Phone:01215259536
Classes:4



Ak Auto Stop
4.4km

Address:Unit 9, B70 9EW
Phone:0121 557 9096
Classes:4,7



Sme Autocentre Limited
4.4km

Address:Phoenix House, WV13 2BE
Phone:01902 601676
Website:smeautocentre.co.uk
Classes: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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A And S Motors Willenhall Limited
4.5km

Address:64-68 Wood Street, WV13 1JY
Phone:01902632417
Classes:4



R S Autocentre
4.5km

Address:1a Dunkirk Avenue, B70 0EP
Phone:0121 557 1982
Classes:4,5,7



Birway Garage Ltd
4.6km

Address:90 New Hall Street, WV13 1LQ
Phone:01902 609579/631514
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Car Services & Testing Ltd
4.6km

Address:Lower Church Lane, DY4 7PH
Phone:01215200342
Classes:4,5,7



Premier Mot And Service Centre
4.7km

Address:Unit 1, DY4 9HX
Phone:0121 557 3399
Website:www.tiptontyres.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Princes End Garage & Service Station
4.7km

Address:71 High Street, DY4 9JF
Phone:0121 557 2370
Classes:3,4



Vulcan Garage
4.7km

Address:Unit 2 Vulcan Industrial Estate, WV14 7BZ
Phone:01902409027
Classes:4,5,7



Autotrust Centre Limited
4.7km

Address:1 Lord Street West, WV14 8RR
Phone:01902 492333
Website:atcautotrustbilston.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Cottage Garage
4.8km

Address:4-8 Brandon Way Ind Est, B70 9PW
Phone:01215254413
Classes:4



Fleet Services
4.8km

Address:Green Lane, WS2 7PD
Phone:01922618037
Classes:4,7



The Willenhall Mot Centre
4.8km

Address:Excel Works, WV13 1DQ
Phone:01902607666
Classes:4,7



Auto Repair Services
4.8km

Address:114 Bunkers Hill Lane, WV14 6JX
Phone:01902 402700
Website:autorepairservices.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:9:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
4.9km

Address:Somerford Place, WV13 3DZ
Phone:01902636630
Classes:4



Fred Smith And Sons Motor Bodies Ltd
4.9km

Address:Lyng Lane, B70 7RW
Phone:01215257580
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



A Hartill & Son Motor Cycle Ltd
4.9km

Address:10 Caledonia Street, WV14 6AE
Phone:01902 492481
Classes:1,2



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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