Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 10km of PL1 3QZ

We managed to find 125 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your PL1 3QZ. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Yeomans
0.1km

Address:12-14 Durnford Street, PL1 3QL
Phone:01752 226633
Website:www.yeomansplymouth.citroen.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:10:30am4:30pm



Murray Plymouth Ltd
0.2km

Address:44 Millbay Road, PL1 3QF
Phone:01752668351
Classes:4



West Hoe Garage Ltd
0.2km

Address:Richmond Walk, PL1 4LL
Phone:01752559444
Classes:1,2,4



Richmond Exhausts And Brakes
0.2km

Address:Richmond Walk, PL1 4LL
Phone:01752550059
Classes:4



Uni Fit
0.3km

Address:29 Stonehouse Street, PL1 3PE
Phone:01752250005
Classes:4



Chicos Garage
0.3km

Address:Emma Place, PL1 3QT
Phone:01752263098
Classes:3,4



Phil Davies South West Ltd
0.3km

Address:33 To 35 Emma Place, PL1 3QT
Phone:01752664471
Classes:4



Cooke Motors
0.3km

Address:30 Emma Place, PL1 3QT
Phone:01752 667571
Website:www.garageplymouth.org.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:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



A Gregory Service & Repair
0.5km

Address:Unit 11 Miller Court, PL1 3LQ
Phone:01752 263388
Classes:4



Amc Electrics
0.5km

Address:Unit 9 Miller Court, PL1 3LQ
Phone:01752268781
Classes:4



Whites Auto Centre
0.6km

Address:40 George Place, PL1 3NY
Phone:01752255448
Classes:4



Bathwick Tyres Ltd
0.6km

Address:30 To 34 George Place, PL1 3NY
Phone:01752669826
Classes:4



Right Price Motorcycles
0.6km

Address:Right Price Motorcycles, PL1 3HL
Phone:01752 252685
Classes:1,2



Burnetts Auto Care
0.8km

Address:12 Manor Street, PL1 1TL
Phone:01752 260571
Classes:3,4



Western Spares
0.9km

Address:17 Carlton Terrace, PL1 5EA
Phone:01752 669925
Classes:1,2



Octagon Mot Centre
0.9km

Address:10 Martin Street, PL1 3NE
Phone:01752263599
Classes:4



E And E Motorcycles
1.0km

Address:Bath Place, PL1 3LU
Phone:01752 665141
Website:eandemotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
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



Sandwells Car Care Centre Ltd
1.4km

Address:49 Albert Road, PL2 1AG
Phone:01752 607799
Website:www.sandwellsgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:00pm
Thursday:7:30am5:00pm
Friday:7:30am5:00pm
Saturday:7:30–AM
Sunday:Closed



Tyresmiths Ltd
1.7km

Address:North Cross Garage, PL1 5DW
Phone:01752 669629
Website:tyresmithsplymouth.net
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:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Station View Garage Ltd
1.9km

Address:Station Approach, PL4 6BE
Phone:01752 662372
Website:www.stationviewgarageltd.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
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



Plymouth City Bus Ltd
1.9km

Address:1 Milehouse Road, PL3 4AA
Phone:01752264215
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Marlborough Service Station
2.0km

Address:70 St Levans Road, PL2 1JP
Phone:01752562195
Classes:4



Oakdens Ltd
2.1km

Address:9 Wolsley Road, PL2 3AA
Phone:01752563009
Classes:4



Russell Ham Ltd
2.1km

Address:Britannia Garage, PL2 3BH
Phone:01752 561905
Website:russellham.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Jc Motorcycles Ltd
2.2km

Address:Unit 1a Warleigh Avenue, PL2 1NW
Phone:01752 551867
Classes:1,2



Halfords Autocentre
2.4km

Address:122 Exeter Street, PL4 0AS
Phone:01752 269644
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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Exeter Street Garage Ltd
2.5km

Address:Rear Of 154 Exeter Street, PL4 0HG
Phone:01752 660600
Website:www.facebook.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:7:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:7:00am5:30pm
Thursday:7:00am5:30pm
Friday:7:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Cms Motorcycles Plymouth
2.5km

Address:39 Clifton Street, PL4 8JB
Phone:01752 666234
Website:www.cmsmotorcycles.com
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:30am5:30pm
Thursday:9:30am5:30pm
Friday:9:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Hi-Q
2.5km

Address:Sutton Road, PL4 0HE
Phone:01752 481004
Classes:4,7



Evans Halshaw Plymouth Vauxhall
2.7km

Address:Clare Place, PL4 0JW
Phone:01752668886
Classes:4



Protyre
2.7km

Address:1 & 2 Clare Place, PL4 0JW
Phone:01752 228118
Website:www.protyre.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Evans Halshaw
2.7km

Address:Barbican Approach, PL4 0LG
Phone:01752668886
Classes:4



Damerells Motorcycles
2.8km

Address:99 Mutley Plain, PL4 6JJ
Phone:01752667806
Classes:1,2



Kenhards Motorcycles
2.9km

Address:78 Beaumont Road, PL4 9BS
Phone:01752266275
Classes:1,2



Peverell Garage Ltd
2.9km

Address:Weston Park Road, PL3 4NS
Phone:01752266099
Classes:4



Sutton Road Garage
3.0km

Address:36 Sutton Road, PL4 0HA
Phone:01752 600661
Classes:4



Mayflower Auto Services
3.1km

Address:85 Cattedown Road, PL4 0PN
Phone:01752 662020
Classes:4,5,7



Neil And Thompson
3.1km

Address:Elm Road, PL4 7AJ
Phone:01752221944
Classes:3,4



Kwik Fit
3.2km

Address:125 To 129 Alexandra Road, PL4 7EG
Phone:01752 669983
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



Rfi Motors
3.2km

Address:Ashford Hill, PL4 7EL
Phone:01752 663349
Website:rfimotors.co.uk
Classes:4



Edh Mot And Repair Centre Ltd
3.3km

Address:Unit 12 And 13, PL4 0RW
Phone:01752 651343
Website:www.edhmot.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:9:00am1:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Rpb Vehicle Solutions Ltd
3.3km

Address:220 Cattedown Road, PL4 0RW
Phone:01752 220809
Classes:4,7



Plymouth City Council
3.3km

Address:City Engineer, PL4 0RZ
Phone:01752 304703
Classes:4,5,7



Faraday Mill Mot & Service Centre Ltd
3.5km

Address:Unit 211-216, PL4 0ST
Phone:01752 224651
Classes:4



Stadium Garage
3.5km

Address:301 Ham Drive, PL2 3NJ
Phone:01752 774514
Classes:4



Rowes Garage Ltd
3.5km

Address:447 Wolseley Road, PL5 1BL
Phone:01752364400
Classes:4



Pgs
3.7km

Address:7 Cattewater Road, PL4 0SE
Phone:01752 601469
Classes:4



Hartley Service Station
4.0km

Address:208 Mannamead Road, PL3 5RF
Phone:01752772738
Classes:4



Harveys Garage Services
4.0km

Address:Wolseley Road, PL5 1UD
Phone:01752 360700
Classes:4



Burrington Way Garage Ltd
4.1km

Address:Unit 3, PL5 3LS
Phone:01752 793118
Classes:3,4



Bordereau Ltd
4.1km

Address:Unit 9, PL5 3LS
Phone:01752766747
Classes:4,7



Exhausts Tyres & Batteries
4.1km

Address:Smiths Wharf, PL9 7HP
Phone:01752 405581
Classes:4



Plymouth Mot Centre
4.2km

Address:3 Billacombe Road, PL9 7HT
Phone:01752 401164
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



Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
4.2km

Address:Breakwater Road, PL9 7XX
Phone:01752494476
Classes:4



Hoskings Garage Ltd
4.3km

Address:48 Oreston Road, PL9 7JU
Phone:01752407776
Classes:4



Quay Garage Millbrook
4.3km

Address:The Parade, PL10 1AY
Phone:01752 822726
Classes:4



Rowes Garage Ltd
4.4km

Address:56 Oreston Road, PL9 7JQ
Phone:01752 485333
Website:www.roweshonda.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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



I R Phillips Mot Test Centre
4.5km

Address:3b Trevol Business Park, PL11 2TB
Phone:01752 816566
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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Torpoint Mot Centre
4.5km

Address:Unit 5, PL11 2TB
Phone:01752 659619
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
4.5km

Address:Tavistock Road, PL5 3DG
Phone:01752 777704
Classes:4



Efford Service Station
4.6km

Address:Blandford Road, PL3 6HT
Phone:01752 774520
Website:effordservicestation.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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Transit Garage Ltd
4.9km

Address:Transit Way, PL5 3TW
Phone:01752775579
Classes:4



Plymstock Garage
5.0km

Address:4-6 Radford Park Road, PL9 9DH
Phone:01752481580
Classes:4



C & M Motors
5.0km

Address:Crownhill Shopping Centre, PL6 5AE
Phone:01752 791881
Website:www.candmmotorsplymouth.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:8:00am5:00pm



Halfords Autocentre
5.0km

Address:Fort Austin Avenue, PL5 5AQ
Phone:01752704266
Classes:4



Station Garage
5.5km

Address:36 Culver Road, PL12 4DR
Phone:01752844916
Classes:4



Carspect Uk Ltd
5.6km

Address:Hilltop Garage, PL6 5QA
Phone:01752703636
Classes:4



Plymouth Motor Company
5.6km

Address:Church Garage, PL9 9BP
Phone:01752 403209
Website:www.vauxhallplymouth.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Smc Plymouth
5.7km

Address:Christian Mill Business Park, PL6 5DS
Phone:01752 773399
Classes:4



Pdc Motoring Centre Ltd
5.7km

Address:Units 43 To 46, PL6 5DS
Phone:01752 309088
Website:www.pdcmotoringcentre.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Bt Fleet Limited
5.8km

Address:Fleet Partners, PL6 5DT
Phone:01752833439
Classes:4,5,7



Parkways Garage
6.0km

Address:7 Willow Court, PL6 8LQ
Phone:01752 223245
Classes:4,5,7



Gt Motorcycles 2012 Ltd
6.0km

Address:10-12 Elburton Road, PL9 8JQ
Phone:01752 480250
Classes:1,2



Vospers Motor House Ltd Incorporating Rapid Fit
6.0km

Address:Marsh Mills Retail Park, PL6 8AY
Phone:01752 636363
Classes:4,7



Paul Vincent Motor Services
6.0km

Address:31 Holly Court, PL6 8LG
Phone:01752 220336
Classes:4



Two Wheel Technics Ltd
6.0km

Address:Unit 49, PL6 8LG
Phone:01752 251999
Classes:1,2



B M Motors
6.0km

Address:St Stephens Garage, PL12 4BJ
Phone:01752841455
Classes:4



East Cornwall Repair Garage
6.1km

Address:Antony, PL11 3AD
Phone:01752812218
Classes:1,2,3,4



Ocean
6.2km

Address:St Modwen House, PL6 8LH
Phone:07702181422
Classes:1,2,4



Mercedes Benz Of Plymouth
6.4km

Address:Tavistock Road, PL6 8BB
Phone:01752 720199
Classes:4



Staddiscombe Garage Ltd
6.5km

Address:Wembury Road, PL9 0DF
Phone:01752 408018
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw Car Supermarket
6.7km

Address:Marshall Road, PL7 1YB
Phone:01752347316
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
6.8km

Address:Cot Hill, PL7 3SB
Phone:01752 340902
Classes:4



South West Service Centre Ltd
6.9km

Address:Unit 1, PL12 6LQ
Phone:01752 849387
Classes:4



Star Garage
7.0km

Address:Coombe Lane, PL5 4LF
Phone:01752707285
Classes:3,4



Elburton Garages Ltd
7.1km

Address:Arcadia Road, PL9 8EG
Phone:01752405376
Classes:4



Boringdon Manor Garage Ltd
7.1km

Address:Unit 1, PL7 1RF
Phone:01752 343737
Classes:4



Murray Scoda Plymouth
7.1km

Address:56 Valley Road, PL7 1RF
Phone:01752 349850
Classes:4



Marshall Motors (Sw) Limited
7.1km

Address:Marshall Motors, PL7 1RF
Phone:01752345370
Classes:4



Plymouth Auto Garage
7.1km

Address:38 Valley Road, PL7 1RF
Phone:01752 344368
Classes:4,5,7



Motorcity (Plymouth) Ltd
7.1km

Address:22-24 Valley Road, PL7 1RF
Phone:01752 344414
Classes:4



Rowes Suzuki
7.1km

Address:20 Valley Road, PL7 1RF
Phone:01752756756
Classes:4



R And S Motors Ltd
7.3km

Address:Moorlands Lane, PL12 4HJ
Phone:01752845000
Classes:4



Moorland Auto Solutions
7.3km

Address:Moorland Lane, PL12 4HJ
Phone:01752 843344
Website:www.moorlandautosolutions.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



D B Autos Limited
7.4km

Address:Unit 8, PL12 6TW
Phone:01752 849449
Classes:4,7



Andersons Garage Ltd
7.4km

Address:Units 4-6 Gilston Road, PL12 6TW
Phone:01752 842231
Classes:1,2,4



Evans Halshaw
7.4km

Address:Gilston Road, PL12 6LF
Phone:01752 848411
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:Closed



Roger Young Ltd
7.4km

Address:Saltash Parkway, PL12 6LF
Phone:01752849999
Classes:4,7



Alfords Auto Repair Ltd
7.4km

Address:Unit 2, PL12 6LF
Phone:01752 846466
Classes:4



Southway Service Station
7.5km

Address:Southway Drive, PL6 6QW
Phone:01752775688
Classes:4



Sanford
7.7km

Address:Unit 1f, PL12 6LZ
Phone:01752 846464
Classes:4,7



A J Motors (Plympton)
7.7km

Address:27 To 29 Market Road, PL7 1QW
Phone:01752345359
Classes:4,5,7



Mercedes-Benz Of Plymouth
7.7km

Address:Unit 5, Cannon Mill Business Park, PL6 7LH
Phone:01752 720199
Classes:4,7



J D Racing
7.8km

Address:15 Prideaux Close, PL12 6LD
Phone:01752 848888
Classes:1,2



Sleep And Hill Motors Ltd
7.8km

Address:Tamar View Industrial Estate, PL12 6LD
Phone:01752840080
Classes:4



Mercare Ltd
8.2km

Address:19 Estover Close, PL6 7PL
Phone:01752226282
Classes:4,7



Rodgers Of Plymouth Limited
8.3km

Address:Brixton Road Garage, PL8 2BH
Phone:01752402623
Classes:4



Slc Garage Ltd
8.3km

Address:7a Strode Business Centre, PL7 4AH
Phone:01752 343040
Classes:4,7



Transport Repair Garage Ltd
8.4km

Address:2 Newnham Road, PL7 4AN
Phone:01752330121
Classes:4,5,7



Moorland Road Garage Ltd
8.4km

Address:1 Moorland Road, PL7 2BH
Phone:01752342233
Classes:4



Rl Motor Services Ltd
8.6km

Address:Unit B, PL7 4JW
Phone:01752 336666
Website:www.rlmotorservices.co.uk
Classes:4



Plympton Mot Centre
8.8km

Address:Strode Road, PL7 4AY
Phone:01752343044
Classes:4,5,7



Porsham Close Belliver Mot Centre Ltd
8.8km

Address:Unit 1 Porsham Close, PL6 7DB
Phone:01752 788745
Classes:4



Vospers Commercial
8.9km

Address:15-17 Valley Road, PL7 2DF
Phone:01752 206828
Classes:4,5,7



M S C Motorcycles
8.9km

Address:Unit 14, PL7 4BA
Phone:01752 346000
Website:mscmotorcyclerepairsplymouth.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Westcountry Motorcycles
8.9km

Address:Unit 7, PL6 7DD
Phone:01752 771126
Website:www.westcountrymotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am4:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am4:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am4:00pm
Thursday:8:30am4:00pm
Friday:8:30am4:00pm
Saturday:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Trannings Automotive Specialists
9.0km

Address:Unit 1 Wall Park Close, PL7 4JL
Phone:01752 344422
Classes:4



Victor Barry Mechanical
9.0km

Address:Unit 8, PL7 4JL
Phone:01752342277
Classes:4



Amt Motor Services Ltd
9.2km

Address:Amt Motor Services Ltd, PL7 4LU
Phone:01752 338822
Website:www.amtmotorservices.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Hgl Auto Services
9.2km

Address:Unit 12 Kay Close, PL7 4LU
Phone:01752 348811
Classes:4



Newnham Park Garage Ltd
9.2km

Address:7 Kay Close, PL7 4LU
Phone:01752335005
Classes:4,7



Specialist Vehicles Of Plymouth Ltd
9.3km

Address:Unit 6, Alder Court, PL7 4JH
Phone:01752 343646
Classes:4



Allbright Autos
9.3km

Address:Unit 14, PL6 7EZ
Phone:01752 660539
Classes:4,5,7



Chaddlewood Garage
9.6km

Address:257 Ridgeway, PL7 1AJ
Phone:01752 297510
Classes:4



Eastwood Garage
9.8km

Address:Hensbury Lane, PL20 7LA
Phone:01822 841195
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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