Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 10km of G66 3BZ

We managed to find 107 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your G66 3BZ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Halfords Autocentre
0.9km

Address:45-47 High Street, G66 1NG
Phone:01417776820
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
0.9km

Address:43 - 57 High Street, G66 1NG
Phone:0141 777 7655
Classes:4



N & S Motors Ltd
1.3km

Address:Boghead Road, G66 4EF
Phone:0141 776 4319
Website:www.nsmotorsltd.co.uk
Classes:4



William Reid Motor Engineers
1.3km

Address:54 Eastside, G66 1QH
Phone:0141 776 1329
Website:reidmotorengineersglasgow.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am4:00pm
Saturday:12:00–PM
Sunday:Closed



Arnold Clark
1.3km

Address:63/69 Auchinloch Road, G66 5EZ
Phone:01417762717
Classes:4



The Mot Station Ltd
1.4km

Address:Unit 6e, G66 1PN
Phone:01417752363
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Elders Of Kirkintilloch Limited
1.4km

Address:Unit 3, G66 1PN
Phone:0141 776 3834
Website:eldersgarage.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
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



Evans Halshaw
1.4km

Address:Kelvin Valley Works, G66 1TA
Phone:0141 775 3100
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
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:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



National Tyres & Autocare
1.5km

Address:Campsie Road, G66 1SL
Phone:01417765472
Classes:4



365 Rescue Recovery Ltd
1.6km

Address:Unit 1, Kelvinside Industrial Estate, G66 1SY
Phone:0141 776 3383
Website:kfc.com
Classes:4,5,7
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:9:00am6:00pm



Broomhill Mechanical Services
2.1km

Address:Broomhill Industrial Estate, G66 1TP
Phone:0141 776 9076
Classes:4,7



Bishopbriggs Mot Centre
3.9km

Address:Unit 2 16 Wellington Road, G64 2SA
Phone:01417723939
Classes:4



Kelvinside Garage (Torrance) Ltd
4.0km

Address:100 Main Street, G64 4EH
Phone:01360620384
Classes:4



D K Motors
4.2km

Address:9 Lindsaybeg Road, G69 9DR
Phone:0141 779 1918
Classes:4



Muirhead Mot Centre
4.3km

Address:80 Cumbernauld Road, G69 9AB
Phone:01417791716
Classes:4



G F Autos Ltd
4.3km

Address:Woodhead Road, G69 9BL
Phone:0141 779 3331
Classes: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



Gartcosh Motors
4.9km

Address:87 Drumcavel Road, G69 9EP
Phone:01417793319
Classes:4



Chryston Car Centre
4.9km

Address:Unit 6, G69 9JB
Phone:01417799948
Classes:4,7



East Dunbartonshire Council
5.4km

Address:Hilton Depot, G64 3QW
Phone:01417728698
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Bishopbriggs Auto's
5.7km

Address:25a St Mungo Street, G64 1QT
Phone:0141 762 3956
Classes:4,7



Briggs Vehicles
5.8km

Address:Block 1, G64 1XP
Phone:01417721101
Classes:4,7



Lennoxlea Garage
5.8km

Address:Veitch Place, G66 7JQ
Phone:01360 312532
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
5.9km

Address:64 Kirkintilloch Road, G64 2AH
Phone:01417726481
Classes:4



Lennox Service Station
5.9km

Address:Main Street, G66 7HA
Phone:01360 310354
Classes:4



Bishopbriggs Mot Services (Bms)
6.0km

Address:25 Auchinairn Road, G64 1RX
Phone:0141 762 2944
Classes:4



Burnett & Company
6.2km

Address:Cumbernauld Road, G67 4HN
Phone:01236872440
Classes:4



Mollinsburn Mot Centre
6.2km

Address:18 Cumbernauld Road, G67 4HN
Phone:01236 872988
Classes:4



Castlecary Motor Company
6.3km

Address:61 Deerdykes View, G68 9HN
Phone:01236 728222
Classes:4



Martin Motors Westfield
6.3km

Address:28 Deerdykes View, G68 9HN
Phone:01236222444
Classes:4



Provanmill Autos & Mot Station
6.4km

Address:1222 Royston Road, G33 1EX
Phone:0141 770 5872
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
6.5km

Address:Deerdykes Road, G68 9HF
Phone:01236868167
Classes:4,5,7



Arnold Clark
7.0km

Address:915 Sringburn Road, G21 1LZ
Phone:01415577200
Classes:4



Swinton
7.2km

Address:253 Blairtummock Road, G33 4ED
Phone:01417731212
Classes:4,5,7



Network Garage Services
7.3km

Address:Unit 9, G21 4UR
Phone:0141 558 9999
Website:www.networkprivatehire.co.uk
Classes:4



Garrell Road Mot Centre
7.5km

Address:16b Garrell Road, G65 9JX
Phone:01236 822922
Classes:4,5,7



Mclanachan Motors Ltd
7.5km

Address:12 Garrell Road, G65 9JX
Phone:01236 822244
Classes:4,5,7



Craiglinn Mot Centre
7.5km

Address:Unit 10, G68 9AA
Phone:01236-734567
Classes:4



Prolek Auto Electrical Services Ltd
7.6km

Address:198 Petershill Road, G21 4AP
Phone:0141 558 0302
Website:www.prolekglasgow.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am4:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Condorrat Mot Station
7.6km

Address:38 Main Road, G67 4DZ
Phone:01236 782740
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
7.6km

Address:470 Royston Road, G21 2BE
Phone:01415524713
Classes:4



Bt Fleet Glasgow
7.7km

Address:135 Ashfield Street, G22 6HH
Phone:0141-336-7282
Classes:4,5,7



Glenwood Motor Services
7.8km

Address:29 Glentanar Road, G22 7XS
Phone:01413362692
Classes:4



Ks Autos (Glasgow) Ltd
7.8km

Address:Unit B2, G22 6DB
Phone:01413366588
Classes:4



Ace Mot Garage Ltd
7.8km

Address:Unit B8, G22 6DB
Phone:01413362071
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Alb Mot Service Centre Ltd
7.9km

Address:Deacons Road, G65 0BN
Phone:01236825574
Classes:1,2,4



Allied Vehicles Ltd
7.9km

Address:33 Lomond Street, G22 6JJ
Phone:0141 336 3211
Website:www.alliedvehiclesltd.com
Classes:4,7



R & J Car Repairs
7.9km

Address:Unit 17, G22 6JJ
Phone:01413363697
Classes:4



Lambhill Mot Centre
8.0km

Address:730 Balmore Road, G22 6QS
Phone:01413365833
Classes:4



Glasgow Mot Centre Ltd
8.0km

Address:Unit L, G69 6GE
Phone:0141 773 0028
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Evans Halshaw Ford Commercial
8.1km

Address:Provan Road, G33 2ET
Phone:0141 770 2400
Classes:4,5,7



Evans Halshaw
8.1km

Address:694 Cumbernauld Road, G33 2ET
Phone:0141 770 1100
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:11:00am5:00pm



Millar Motors Ltd
8.1km

Address:Kilsyth Service Station, G65 0HS
Phone:01236 822277
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Volkswagen Commercial Glasgow
8.2km

Address:Springhill Parkway, G69 6GA
Phone:0141 781 2800
Classes:4,5,7



Springhill Mot Station Ltd
8.2km

Address:Unit H, Springhill Parkway, G69 6GA
Phone:0141 773 0087
Classes:4,5,7



Kerr & Smith (Glasgow) Limited
8.2km

Address:10 Springhill Parkway, G69 6GA
Phone:01417733999
Classes:4,5,7



Leos Garage
8.4km

Address:48 Birkenshaw Street, G31 2UH
Phone:01415541910
Classes:4



U-Fix
8.4km

Address:Unit 8, G32 6AF
Phone:0141-778-4444
Classes:4,7



Alba Car Engineers
8.5km

Address:Unit 2b, G22 6AR
Phone:01413368666
Classes:4



Dalmarnock Mot Centre
8.5km

Address:91 Milnbank Street, G31 3AH
Phone:0141 554 8000
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Springburn Auto Engineers Ltd
8.5km

Address:469 Pinkston Road, G21 1HU
Phone:01413311724
Classes:4



Harlows Garage
8.5km

Address:Unit 1, G32 6AT
Phone:0141 778 2888
Classes:4,5,7



Scottish Ambulance Service
8.6km

Address:375 Pinkston Road, G21 1HR
Phone:0141 332 6741
Classes:4,7



Arif's Autofix
8.6km

Address:320 Pinkston Road, G4 0LP
Phone:0141-332-7684
Classes:4,7



Rt Garage
8.6km

Address:Unit 6, G31 3AD
Phone:0141 556 7071
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
8.6km

Address:389 Alexandra Parade, G31 3AD
Phone:0141 551 8244
Website:www.national.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



Arnold Clark
8.6km

Address:345 Alexandra Parade, G31 3AD
Phone:01415515150
Classes:4



Carntyne Mot Station
8.6km

Address:67 Carntynehall Road, G32 6AA
Phone:01417782809
Classes:4,7



Mickey Oates Motorcycles
8.7km

Address:19 North Canalbank Street, G4 9XP
Phone:01413327374
Classes:1,2



Douglas Park Ltd
8.7km

Address:30 Pinkston Road, G4 0DD
Phone:0141 611 7700
Website:www.douglasparkglasgowbmw.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:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



East End Tyre Services Ltd
8.7km

Address:Unit 36, G32 0HS
Phone:0141-778-8217
Classes:4,5,7



John Brady Automobile Services Ltd
8.7km

Address:218-220 Swinton Road, G69 6DP
Phone:01417730111
Classes:4



Garage 4 U Limited
8.9km

Address:349 Shettleston Road, G31 5JL
Phone:0141 556 0131
Classes:4,5,7



Shettleston Mot Station Ltd
8.9km

Address:23 Meadowwell Street, G32 9XA
Phone:0141 778 0201
Classes:4



Autosafe (Shettleston)
8.9km

Address:89 Amulree Street, G32 7UN
Phone:01417631414
Classes:4



Robins & Day Glasgow
8.9km

Address:100 Minerva Street, G3 8UY
Phone:01412482345
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
8.9km

Address:1 Sawmillfield Street, G4 9JJ
Phone:01413321945
Classes:4



Brownes Garage
8.9km

Address:10/12 Glendale Street, G31 1NT
Phone:0141 554 8281
Classes:4



Forge Mot Station
9.0km

Address:307 Westmuir Street, G31 5HP
Phone:0141 554 4040
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik Fit
9.0km

Address:94 Baillieston Road, G32 0TH
Phone:01417781777
Classes:4



Henrys
9.1km

Address:151 Kyle Street, G4 0DS
Phone:0141 552 9000
Classes:4



Rockville Auto Services
9.1km

Address:69 Possil Road, G4 9SL
Phone:0141 332 1955
Classes:4



Baillieston Motor Engineers Limited
9.2km

Address:31 Buchanan Street, G69 6DY
Phone:0141 771 6663
Website:www.bailliestonmotorengineers.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Prestige Car Specialists (Scotland) Ltd
9.3km

Address:Block 8, Unit 1, G20 7LU
Phone:0141 332 2016
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Glasgow
9.3km

Address:135 Milton Street, G4 0DH
Phone:0141 331 4600
Website:www.stratstone.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am7:00pm
Saturday:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Arnold Clark
9.3km

Address:531 Garscube Road, G20 7LD
Phone:01413331666
Classes:4



Dennistoun Mot Centre
9.4km

Address:14 Reidvale Street, G31 1SZ
Phone:0141 554 2121
Website:www.dennistoun.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Carmasters (Scotland) Ltd
9.4km

Address:66a Bredisholm Road, G69 7HL
Phone:0141 773 2555
Website:www.carmasters-glasgow.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
9.4km

Address:1 Alma Street, G40 2UB
Phone:01415564036
Classes:4



Scottish Fire & Rescue Service
9.6km

Address:Fleet & Equipment Workshop, G4 0HX
Phone:0141 302 3181
Classes:4,7



Springhill Motors
9.6km

Address:55 Muirhead Road, G69 7HA
Phone:01417734342
Classes:4



Taggarts Motor Group
9.6km

Address:262 Maryhill Road, G20 7YD
Phone:0141 332 7777
Website:www.taggarts.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am7:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



In-Tune Garage Services
9.7km

Address:1276 Maryhill Road, G20 9BJ
Phone:01419451919
Classes:4



Anniesland Garage
9.7km

Address:52 Lochburn Road, G20 9AQ
Phone:01415790003
Classes:4



Maryhill Mot Centre
9.7km

Address:10 Lochburn Road, G20 9AQ
Phone:0141 946 6445
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Scott Bros Motor Engineers Ltd
9.7km

Address:1 St Marnock Street, G40 2TU
Phone:01415565057
Classes:4



G A Mann & Son Ltd
9.7km

Address:10-16 Glenfarg Street, G20 7QF
Phone:0141 576 8865
Website:www.gamannglasgow.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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



T Scott & Co
9.7km

Address:Gartsherrie Road, ML5 2EU
Phone:01236434322
Classes:4



Ben'scar Limited
9.7km

Address:39 Anworth Street, G32 7RW
Phone:0141 778 8580
Classes:4



Belmont Automotive Services Ltd
9.8km

Address:1255 Tollcross Road, G32 8HB
Phone:0141 763 3906
Website:www.motglasgow.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Scotts Service Centre
9.8km

Address:40-42 Barrack Street, G4 0TZ
Phone:01415545530
Classes:4



Tollcross Tyre Services
9.9km

Address:21 Causewayside Street, G32 8LT
Phone:01417781888 01417789356
Classes:4



C W Easylease Ltd
9.9km

Address:44 Rogart Street, G40 2AA
Phone:0141 556 2241
Classes:4,5,7



Tr Autos Ltd
9.9km

Address:111 Shakespeare Street, G20 8LE
Phone:0141 946 9020
Classes:4



Galvin Garages
9.9km

Address:90 Tobago Street, G40 2RP
Phone:01415561593
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
10.0km

Address:55 Hamilton Road, G32 9QQ
Phone:01417788383
Classes:4



Summerston Mot Centre
10.0km

Address:13 Duart Street, G20 0EG
Phone:0141 945 4444
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:45am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:45am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:45am5:00pm
Thursday:7:45am5:00pm
Friday:7:45am5:00pm
Saturday:7:45am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Westmar Mot Centre
10.0km

Address:1887 Maryhill Road, G20 0DE
Phone:01419461333
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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