Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to DT3 6PL 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 10km of DT3 6PL

We managed to find 50 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your DT3 6PL. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Top Gear Weymouth
1.8km

Address:White Horse Garage, DT3 6ED
Phone:01305835500
Classes:4



Auto Maintenance Weymouth Ltd
2.5km

Address:172a Dorchester Road, DT3 5EF
Phone:01305839188
Classes:4



Crescent Auto Centre Garage
3.0km

Address:1 To 2 Crescent Street, DT4 7BX
Phone:01305 761141
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.1km

Address:Unit 6, DT4 7BG
Phone:01305785585
Classes:4



Tilleys Ltd
3.4km

Address:9 Frederick Place, DT4 8HQ
Phone:01305 785672
Classes:1,2



Bartletts Motor Technicians
3.7km

Address:Stavordale Business Park, DT4 0AB
Phone:01305783675
Classes:4,7



Tyre & Exhaust World
3.9km

Address:Westwey Road, DT4 8SU
Phone:01305 779984
Website:www.tyreplus.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:10:00am4:00pm



Marsh Road Garages
4.1km

Address:Marsh Road, DT4 8JD
Phone:01305776116
Classes:1,2,3,4



Marsh Road Garage
4.1km

Address:Marsh Road, DT4 8JD
Phone:01305 776116
Classes:4,7



Mechanize
4.1km

Address:The Old Firestation, DT4 8JU
Phone:01305 774442
Classes:4



Class Bodyworks
4.7km

Address:Surrey Close, DT4 9TY
Phone:01305 767540
Classes:1,2,4



Cms Weymouth
4.9km

Address:10 Avon Close, DT4 9UX
Phone:01305 773511
Classes:4



Lanehouse Service Station Limited
4.9km

Address:1 Avon Close, DT4 9UX
Phone:01305760000
Classes:4



Chesil Beach Motors Ltd
5.0km

Address:Granby Filling Station, DT4 9TB
Phone:01305 761777
Website:www.cbmford.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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Chalker Commercials Ltd
5.0km

Address:2 To 4 Albany Road, DT4 9TH
Phone:01305789767
Classes:4,7



Hungerhill Garage Ltd
5.1km

Address:Lower Putton Lane, DT3 4AN
Phone:01305767600
Classes:3,4



Mot Stop Ltd
5.2km

Address:Unit 18, DT4 9TJ
Phone:01305771459
Classes:4



Tks Autos
5.2km

Address:19 Cambridge Road, DT4 9TJ
Phone:01305 771188
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



South Coast Auto Solutions Ltd
5.3km

Address:Units 7 & 8 Granby Industrial Estate, DT4 9GH
Phone:01305 458184
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Autotek
5.3km

Address:Unit 13 Oxford Court, DT4 9GH
Phone:01305 789333
Website:www.autotekweymouth.co.uk
Classes:4



Charlestown Service Station
5.3km

Address:Chickerell Road, DT4 9TP
Phone:01305782410
Classes:4



Lynch Lane Car Care
5.4km

Address:Unit 1, DT4 9DU
Phone:01305 767479
Classes:4



Olds Broadmayne
5.5km

Address:24 Main Street, DT2 8EB
Phone:01305 853939
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



Kennedys Bodyshop Ltd
5.5km

Address:50a Lynch Lane, DT4 9DN
Phone:01305 770949
Classes:4



Wyke Regis Garage
5.8km

Address:67 Portland Road, DT4 9BE
Phone:01305772911
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Limited
5.8km

Address:Unit B3, DT3 4DF
Phone:01305750412
Classes:4



Anvil Motor Cycles Limited
5.8km

Address:Chickerell Road, DT3 4DJ
Phone:01305772177
Classes:1,2



Bascombe Motor Services Ltd
6.1km

Address:167c Unit 8 Portland Road, DT4 9BQ
Phone:01305 777724
Classes:4



Westerly Dorchester
8.1km

Address:Prince Of Wales Road, DT1 1PR
Phone:01305 267411
Website:www.westerlydorchestermini.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Automek Services Ltd
8.1km

Address:Units 1-2, DT1 1QB
Phone:01305 261055
Classes:4



C W Motorcycles
8.2km

Address:Unit 14b, DT1 1RD
Phone:01305269370
Classes:1,2



Dorchester Ford
8.2km

Address:Great Western Industrial Centre, DT1 1RD
Phone:01305217000
Classes:4,5,7



Ats Euromaster Limited
8.2km

Address:Unit 4, DT1 1RD
Phone:01305264756
Classes:4,5,7



Setyres And Exhausts
8.2km

Address:11 Maumbury Road, DT1 1QW
Phone:01305 267674
Website:www.setyres.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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Howards Peugeot Dorchester
8.8km

Address:London Road, DT1 1NE
Phone:01305266066
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
8.8km

Address:1 - 2 North Square, DT1 1HY
Phone:01305250522
Classes:4



Downton Gifford
8.9km

Address:Unit 23, DT1 1PL
Phone:01305267788
Classes:4



Dorset Mot & Service Centre
9.1km

Address:Unit 1, DT1 1ST
Phone:01305 251891
Classes:4,5,7



Mercedes-Benz Of Dorchester
9.1km

Address:Millers Close, DT1 1SS
Phone:01305264494
Classes:4



Dorchester Nissan
9.1km

Address:Millers Close, DT1 1SS
Phone:01305263031
Classes:4



Colliton Garage
9.1km

Address:Millers Close, DT1 1SS
Phone:01305269999
Classes:4



Heritage Of Dorchester
9.2km

Address:The Grove, DT1 1XU
Phone:01305267881
Classes:4



Martin Motors (Uk) Ltd
9.2km

Address:3 Wyvern Buildings, DT1 1SU
Phone:01305268889
Classes:4



Easton Motors
9.2km

Address:Yeates Corner, DT5 2EN
Phone:01305 820259
Website:www.eastonmotors-portland.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:45pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:45pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:45pm
Thursday:8:00am5:45pm
Friday:8:00am5:45pm
Saturday:8:00am12:45pm
Sunday:Closed



Jb Motorcycle Services
9.3km

Address:Unit 8b, DT2 8BF
Phone:01305 854621
Classes:1,2



Southern Motor Services
9.3km

Address:6 Bowleys, DT2 8BF
Phone:01305853453
Classes:4



Chesil Beach Motors Ltd
9.5km

Address:The Ford Centre, DT5 1BW
Phone:01305820483
Classes:4



Island Motor Services Ltd
9.6km

Address:Inmosthay, DT5 2JU
Phone:01305 862277
Classes:4,5,7



Crossways Garage
9.7km

Address:Crossways, DT2 8BS
Phone:01305852247
Classes:4



Evans Garage Ltd
10.0km

Address:Redbridge Road, DT2 8BG
Phone:01305 854567
Website:www.evansgarage.co.uk
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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



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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