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MOT Test Centres within 5km of WV1 4NP

We managed to find 102 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your WV1 4NP. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Hi Q Tyreservices
0.3km

Address:11 Chapel Ash, WV3 0UB
Phone:01902 420234
Website:www.wolverhamptontyres.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



Allbikes & Allspares Ltd
0.3km

Address:Unit 29, WV3 0QT
Phone:01902 423528
Website:www.allbikesallspares.co.uk
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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Cardinal Motors Ltd
0.4km

Address:104 Lord Street, WV3 0QL
Phone:01902 422907
Website:www.cardinalmotorsltd.co.uk
Classes:4



Stratstone Harley Davidson
0.4km

Address:37-43 Chapel Ash, WV3 0UF
Phone:01902 371600
Website:www.hdwolverhampton.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mercedes Benz Of Wolverhampton
0.5km

Address:Penn Road, WV2 4HD
Phone:01902427897
Classes:4



Bennetts Motor Services
0.6km

Address:Roseberry Street, WV3 0BH
Phone:01902 714606
Website:www.bennettmotorservices.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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Merridale Motors
0.6km

Address:Mander Street, WV3 0JZ
Phone:01902 425088
Classes:4,5,7



Compton Road Motors Ltd
0.6km

Address:38-40 Compton Road, WV3 9PH
Phone:01902 423628
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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autolink Service Centre
0.6km

Address:Unit 3 Great Brickkiln Street, WV03 0PT
Phone:01902 423333
Classes:3,4



Penn Street Garage
0.6km

Address:2-6 Penn Street, WV3 0JQ
Phone:01902 426333
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Brindley Kia
0.6km

Address:55 Penn Road, WV2 4WW
Phone:01902717702
Classes:4



A A Autos
0.7km

Address:2 Retreat Street, WV3 0JP
Phone:01902423624
Classes:4,7



J S Mot's
0.7km

Address:Pool Street, WV2 4HN
Phone:01902711511
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
0.8km

Address:Stafford St, WV1 1NG
Phone:01902710616
Classes:4,7



Benham Wolverhampton Ltd
0.8km

Address:Lever Street, WV2 1AD
Phone:01902457000
Classes:1,2,4



Roger Chetter Body Repairs Ltd
0.9km

Address:58 Poutney Street, WV2 4HX
Phone:01902 717132
Classes:4



Wolverhampton Audi
0.9km

Address:Raby Street, WV2 1BL
Phone:01902 450000
Classes:4



West Way Wolverhampton
0.9km

Address:41 Birmingham Road, WV2 3LQ
Phone:01902439700
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
0.9km

Address:1 Birmingham Road, WV2 3LQ
Phone:01902454171
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
0.9km

Address:28 Dudley Road, WV2 3BP
Phone:01902 455275
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
1.1km

Address:57-73 Birmingham Road, WV2 3LS
Phone:01902 875400
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Wolverhampton City Council
1.2km

Address:Fleet Management, WV10 0JN
Phone:01902554884
Classes:4,7



Auto Surefit Ltd
1.2km

Address:Marston Road, WV2 4NL
Phone:01902715055
Classes:4,5,7



Frank Guest Motor Repairs
1.2km

Address:Derry Street, WV2 1EY
Phone:01902870924
Classes:4



D H Auto Services
1.2km

Address:Sharrocks Street, WV1 3RP
Phone:01902 870250
Classes:4



Renault Wolverhampton
1.2km

Address:2-24 Bilston Road, WV2 2PT
Phone:01902439500
Classes:4,7



Eurofit Autocentre Ltd
1.3km

Address:97 Dudley Road, WV2 3DE
Phone:01902456223
Classes:4



Cannock Road Garages Ltd
1.5km

Address:122 Cannock Road, WV10 0AE
Phone:01902454798
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
1.5km

Address:67 To 71 Bilston Road, WV2 2QH
Phone:01902 352352
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



Highway Motor Cycles
1.5km

Address:Moseley Street, WV10 6HL
Phone:01902773608
Classes:1,2



Mr Tyre Ltd
1.5km

Address:Moseley St, WV10 6HL
Phone:01902 713767
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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Brindley Auto Parks
1.5km

Address:West Street, WV10 6HX
Phone:01902 393220
Classes:1,2,4



Premier Tyre Services
1.6km

Address:Unit 3, WV1 1PX
Phone:01902 455684
Website:premiertyreservices.com
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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Steelhouse Lane Mot Centre
1.6km

Address:Steelhouse Lane, WV2 2AW
Phone:01902 451281
Website:gsmadvertising.com
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentre
1.6km

Address:Unit A, WV1 1PA
Phone:01902712378
Classes:4



Charles Clark Motors Ltd
1.6km

Address:Bilston Road, WV2 2QE
Phone:01902 873555
Classes:4



M Tech Services
1.6km

Address:Unit 1b, WV2 3NP
Phone:01902458020
Classes:4



Newhampton Road Motors
1.7km

Address:168 Newhampton Road West, WV6 0RR
Phone:01902752678
Classes:4



Wolverhampton Volkswagen
1.8km

Address:Bilston Road, WV2 2AJ
Phone:01902454602
Classes:4



Wolverhampton Auto Repair Centre
1.8km

Address:Dunstall Lane, WV6 0PH
Phone:01902 714787
Website:www.wolverhamptonautos.co.uk
Classes:4



Snowhill Motors
1.8km

Address:Colliery Road, WV1 2QU
Phone:01902 459704
Classes:1,2,4



Barnies Auto Care
1.8km

Address:Unit 4 Small Industrial Est, WV2 2HX
Phone:01902450440
Classes:4,7



Bridge Garage Autos Ltd
1.9km

Address:Alma Street, WV10 0EY
Phone:01902459405
Classes:4,5,7



Express Exhaust And Tyres Ltd
1.9km

Address:Gorsebrook Road, WV10 6JB
Phone:01902427766
Classes:4,5,7



Tyre Sales
2.0km

Address:80 Stafford Road, WV10 6JF
Phone:01902313393
Classes:4



Woden Road Mot Station
2.0km

Address:Woden Road, WV10 0AU
Phone:01902 458580
Classes:4,5,7



Mazcare Ltd
2.0km

Address:203 - 213 Bilston Road, WV2 2HT
Phone:01902 456300
Website:www.mazcare.co.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



Dunstall Park Garages Ltd
2.0km

Address:Gorsebrook Road, WV10 6JD
Phone:01902 714632
Website:www.dunstallparkgarage.com
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Eurofit Autocentre Ltd
2.0km

Address:125a Gorsebrook Road, WV10 6JD
Phone:01902427786
Classes:4,5,7



R S M Car & Commercials
2.1km

Address:Transport Yard, WV1 2BY
Phone:01902 870058
Classes:4,7



Oakmill Motor Repairs
2.2km

Address:Purbrook Road, WV1 2EJ
Phone:01902458926
Classes:4



Midland Car & Commercial
2.2km

Address:Dixon Street, WV2 2DB
Phone:01902451211
Classes:4,7



M H Garage
2.2km

Address:Unit 17, WV10 9DU
Phone:01902861136
Classes:4



Bank Street Mot Centre
2.2km

Address:Unit 32 B, WV10 9DU
Phone:01902 304222
Classes:4



Automotive Repairs
2.2km

Address:16 Wood Street, WV10 9DS
Phone:01902728172
Classes:4



Auto Pro Fit Ltd
2.2km

Address:24 Wood Street, WV10 9DS
Phone:01902 863641
Classes:4,7



Highway Tachograph And Auto Centre Ltd
2.3km

Address:38 Dixon Street, WV2 2BP
Phone:01902 458813
Classes:1,2



Herian Motors
2.3km

Address:560 Wolverhampton Road East, WV4 6AA
Phone:01902620050
Classes:4



Barrett Motor Services
2.3km

Address:97 Durberville Road, WV2 2HA
Phone:01902 870301
Classes:4



Terrys Auto Care
2.4km

Address:Unit 14 Showell Road, WV10 9LU
Phone:01902 426569
Classes:4



J And L Motors Rock Garage
2.5km

Address:Lower Street, WV6 9AA
Phone:01902 751036
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
2.5km

Address:Unit 1 Trade Central, WV2 2HH
Phone:01902 453156
Classes:4



Unit Garage Limited
2.6km

Address:226 Trysull Road, WV3 7JR
Phone:01902 629706
Classes:4



Bilston Auto Services
2.8km

Address:425 Bilston Road, WV2 2NN
Phone:01902403433
Classes:4,5,7



Parkfield Mot And Service
2.8km

Address:Parkfield Service Station, WV4 6EN
Phone:01902 493714
Classes:4



Express Auto Repairs
2.8km

Address:Unit 4, WV2 2LD
Phone:01902403850
Classes:4



New Cross Motor Company
2.8km

Address:Wolverhampton Road, WV10 0QS
Phone:01902863300
Classes:4



Thorneycroft Service Station
3.0km

Address:Thorneycroft Lane, WV10 0NF
Phone:01902732608
Classes:4



J Kenyon & Son Wednesfield Ltd
3.2km

Address:Wednesfield Garage, WV11 1UH
Phone:01902731372
Classes:4



Eurofit Autocentre Ltd Wednesfield
3.4km

Address:50 Wolverhampton Road, WV11 1UJ
Phone:01902 737374
Website:www.eurofitautocentres.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:8:30am2:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Wednesfield Motor Company Limited
3.4km

Address:62 Wolverhampton Road, WV11 1UJ
Phone:01902731318
Classes:4



1st Gear Motorcycles
3.4km

Address:Unit 6 Fordhouses Industrial Estate, WV10 9XA
Phone:01902 398829
Classes:1,2



Eurofit Autocentre Ltd
3.5km

Address:111 Millfields Road, WV4 6JQ
Phone:01902 404301
Website:www.eurofitautocentres.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



S S B Autos
3.5km

Address:58a Spring Road, WV4 6JT
Phone:01902496267
Classes:4



March End Motors Ltd
3.5km

Address:34 Steel Drive, WV10 9XE
Phone:01902780707
Classes:4



Macrome Garage Limited
3.6km

Address:Unit 1, WV6 9HD
Phone:01902744011
Classes:4



Orjevs Garage 2010
3.6km

Address:188 Wellington Road, WV14 6BD
Phone:01902492781
Classes:4



Hall Street Garage
3.6km

Address:Unit 15 Tractor Spares Industrial Estate, WV13 3RN
Phone:01902 731181
Website:www.hallstreetgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am6:00pm
Thursday:7:00am6:00pm
Friday:7:00am6:00pm
Saturday:7:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Greenhous Commercials
3.8km

Address:Neachells Lane, WV13 3SF
Phone:01902307970
Classes:4,5,7



Penn Parts And Panels
3.8km

Address:572 Penn Road, WV4 4HU
Phone:01902340260
Classes:4



Pro Auto Care
3.9km

Address:166 Wellington Road, WV14 6AZ
Phone:01902496060
Classes:4



Rennsport
3.9km

Address:500 Stafford Road, WV10 6AN
Phone:01902397075
Classes:4,7



Bushbury Auto Centre
3.9km

Address:The Old Garage, WV10 9EY
Phone:01902 789319
Classes:4,5,7



Rapid Service Centre
4.0km

Address:591 Willenhall Road, WV13 3AE
Phone:01902219000
Classes:4,5,7



Millfields Motor Services Limited
4.0km

Address:Millfields Road, WV14 0QJ
Phone:01902 492116
Website:millfieldsmotorservices.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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am2:00pm



J B Autos
4.1km

Address:Unit 25, WV14 0QL
Phone:01902401640
Classes:4



Dean Smith Wolverhampton
4.1km

Address:Unit 4, WV14 0QL
Phone:01902497377
Classes:4



Penn Garage Services
4.1km

Address:Lloyd Hill, WV4 5NE
Phone:01902341737
Classes:4



Chemix Autocentres
4.3km

Address:March End Road, WV11 3QZ
Phone:08004582009
Classes:4



A Hartill & Son Motor Cycle Ltd
4.4km

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



Bargain Vans Ltd
4.5km

Address:Grassmere, WV13 3BS
Phone:01902 632200
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am6:00pm
Thursday:7:00am6:00pm
Friday:7:00am6:00pm
Saturday:7:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



D S G Mobile Mechanic
4.5km

Address:Grasmere, WV13 3BS
Phone:01902 631466
Classes:4,5,7



Auto Repair Services
4.5km

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



Ladymoor Garage
4.5km

Address:Broad Lanes, WV14 0RS
Phone:01902492156
Classes:4



The Pro Bike Centre
4.5km

Address:Unit 1, WV14 0RX
Phone:01902401335
Classes:1,2



Technically Autos Citroen
4.5km

Address:Wythy Road, WV14 0RX
Phone:01902354774
Classes:4



J T Autos
4.5km

Address:Broad Lanes, WV14 0RY
Phone:01902353755
Classes:4



Wood End Motors
4.7km

Address:Woodend Garage, WV11 1YD
Phone:01902307994
Classes:4



Roseville Mot Bay Ltd
4.7km

Address:Unit 3, WV14 9NA
Phone:01902490431
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
4.7km

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



Vulcan Garage
4.7km

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



Liontech 1996 Ltd
4.8km

Address:Units Mb 2-3, WV10 8AW
Phone:01902398766
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
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