Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to TW18 9EF 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 TW18 9EF

We managed to find 103 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your TW18 9EF. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

D And D Automobile Engineers Limited
0.7km

Address:201 Pooley Green Road, TW20 8AR
Phone:01784 464300
Classes:4



Magna Carta Mot & Repair Limited
0.8km

Address:2-10 Pond Road, TW20 8BG
Phone:01784 442494
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Surrey Lodge Motor Co
1.2km

Address:Bellweir Garage, TW19 6HE
Phone:01784 483555
Classes:1,2,4



K Amar Mot And Repair Centre
1.4km

Address:Unit 18 Building 1, TW18 3JY
Phone:01784 464456
Classes:1,2,4



Universal Tyre & Autocare
1.6km

Address:Laleham Road, TW18 2DY
Phone:01784 455799
Classes:4



Wards Mot And Service Centre
1.6km

Address:186 High Street, TW20 9ED
Phone:01784439160
Classes:4,7



National Tyres And Autocare
1.7km

Address:199 High Street, TW20 9PG
Phone:01784 473622
Classes:4



Staines Mot Centre Limited
2.0km

Address:99 London Road, TW18 4HN
Phone:01784 466818
Website:www.stainesservicecentre.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:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Motortec Limited
2.0km

Address:Unit A3 Crabtree Road, TW20 8RN
Phone:01784 477153
Classes:4,5,7



Trustford Staines
2.5km

Address:268 London Road, TW18 4JQ
Phone:01784 466666
Classes:4



Black Dog Motorcycles
2.8km

Address:139 Kingston Road, TW18 1PD
Phone:01784 452489
Classes:1,2



Jb Enterprises
3.1km

Address:355 London Road, TW18 4JY
Phone:01784 450751
Website:jbserviceandmot.co.uk
Classes:4



Fletchers Garage Englefield Green Limited
3.1km

Address:Bagshot Road, TW20 0RS
Phone:01784 432166
Classes:4



Lakeside Garage
3.5km

Address:Lakeside Garage, TW19 5DJ
Phone:01784482158
Classes:4



Reeds Service Station
3.8km

Address:86 Welley Road, TW19 5EP
Phone:01784482366
Classes:4



4u Cars
3.9km

Address:101 Straight Road, SL4 2SE
Phone:01753 867730
Website:www.4ucars.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ashmans Garage
4.0km

Address:282 To 286 Kingston Road, TW15 3SG
Phone:01784252763
Classes:4



Mercury Cars
4.8km

Address:648 London Road, TW15 3AW
Phone:01784 420444
Classes:4



Autotest 2000 Limited
4.9km

Address:The Old Coachworks, KT16 8RJ
Phone:01932 570077
Classes:4



Speedtest
5.0km

Address:Unit A Gogmore Lane, KT16 9AP
Phone:01932 568921
Website:speedtest-surrey.co.uk
Classes:4



Windisor Classics Limited
5.1km

Address:Curfew Bell Garage, KT16 9HT
Phone:01932 562265
Classes:4



Heathrow Mot Centre
5.4km

Address:Central Garage, SL3 0EN
Phone:01753 683918
Classes:4,5,7



Golden Cross Service Station
5.5km

Address:High Street, SL3 0JZ
Phone:01753 686321
Classes:4



Mitsubishi Motors Chertsey
5.7km

Address:65-67 Bridge Road, KT16 8JX
Phone:01932 575040
Classes:4,7



Chertsey Mots 4 U Limited
5.7km

Address:Crystal Haven House, KT16 9JX
Phone:01932 560690
Classes:4,7



Chertsey Tyre Care Specialists
5.7km

Address:Unit 2 Fordwater Trading Estate, KT16 8HS
Phone:01932 566347
Classes:4



Oaks Services Limited
5.9km

Address:Unit 4 Marlborough Business Centre, KT16 9LG
Phone:01932 566560
Classes:4



Chertsey Service And Mot Centre
5.9km

Address:8a Chertsey Bridge Road, KT16 8LF
Phone:01932 562800
Website:www.chertseyservices.co.uk
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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:9:00am4:00pm



Now Vauxhall Heathrow
6.0km

Address:The Rounabout, TW14 8RY
Phone:01784 241901
Website:nowvauxhall.co.uk
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:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Ashford Motors
6.0km

Address:Unit 14 Ashford Business Complex, TW15 1YQ
Phone:01784 247696
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



H & M Advanced Autos Limited
6.0km

Address:43 Ashford Road, TW15 1UE
Phone:01784 248196
Classes:4



Airport Motors (London) Ltd
6.0km

Address:Colnbrook By Pass, SL3 8QQ
Phone:01753 681559
Website:www.garageservicesheathrow.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:6:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:6:00am6:00pm
Thursday:6:00am6:00pm
Friday:6:00am6:00pm
Saturday:6:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bridge Auto Services
6.1km

Address:Unit 11 Shield Road, TW15 1AU
Phone:01784 252843
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Gill Autos And Mot Centre Limited
6.2km

Address:Henrys Yard, TW15 1AX
Phone:01784243456
Classes:4



Boxer Motor Works Limited
6.2km

Address:Challenge Road, TW15 1AX
Phone:01784 251233
Classes:4,5,7



Jack Lilley Limited
6.3km

Address:Vitesse House, TW15 1XB
Phone:01784420421
Classes:1,2



Bollingmores The Service Centre
6.3km

Address:Unit 4 West Surrey Trading Estate, TW15 1UJ
Phone:01784 262520
Classes:4,7



T & S Autos Limited
6.6km

Address:Unit 13 Weymeadows Business Park, TW17 9NS
Phone:01932 566055
Classes:4,5,7



Bt Fleet Limited
6.6km

Address:Colnbrook By Pass, UB7 0HA
Phone:02084564001
Classes:4,7



Smc Rover
6.7km

Address:Smc Windsor, SL3 9AR
Phone:01753 581444
Classes:4



Sunbury Tyre Care Specialists
6.9km

Address:195 To 197 Staines Road West, TW16 7BH
Phone:01932785242
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
6.9km

Address:237 Staines Road West, TW16 7BH
Phone:01932 765611
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:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Sunbury Service Centre
7.3km

Address:Unit 7, TW16 7EL
Phone:01932 771330
Classes:4



Paice Motors Limited
7.3km

Address:Unit 2 Harris Way, TW16 7EL
Phone:01932 788104
Classes:4,5,7



Motshop Uk Limited
7.5km

Address:242 Station Road, KT15 2PS
Phone:01932 840543
Website:www.motshopuk.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Drivers Only Motor Company
7.6km

Address:R/o 97 Crockford Park Road, KT15 2LP
Phone:01932 843883
Classes:4



Deftera Motors
7.7km

Address:Arch 59, SL4 3YH
Phone:01753621757
Classes:4



Gold Star
7.7km

Address:29 St Dunstans Road, TW13 4JY
Phone:02088904178/3191
Classes:4



Trident Garages Limited
7.7km

Address:Guildford Road, KT16 0NZ
Phone:01932874411
Classes:4



Mason-Thompson Limited
7.9km

Address:Unit C, UB7 0HY
Phone:020 8759 1352
Classes:4



Archway Motors
8.0km

Address:54 The Arches, SL4 3HY
Phone:01753866871
Classes:4



M & T Engineering
8.0km

Address:31-33 The Arches, SL4 1QZ
Phone:01753 851952
Classes:4,7



Ss Motors
8.1km

Address:16c Hamm Moor Lane, KT15 2SD
Phone:01932 821555
Website:www.ssmotorsuk.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Dps Coachworks Ltd
8.1km

Address:Unit 20 Crossways, SL5 0PZ
Phone:01344 873357
Classes:4



West London Nissan Shepperton
8.2km

Address:Walton Bridge Road, TW17 8NE
Phone:01932247847
Classes:4



Feltham Service Centre
8.3km

Address:80 Bedfont Lane, TW14 9BP
Phone:020 8890 5790
Classes:4



Walton Bridge Garage
8.4km

Address:Walton Bridge Road, TW17 8LX
Phone:01932 227839
Classes:4



Rose Mot Centre Limited
8.4km

Address:15 Park Road, TW16 5BX
Phone:01932 770775
Classes:1,2,4



Autocare Mot And Service Centre Ltd
8.4km

Address:2a Canal Wharf, SL3 6EG
Phone:01753 206959
Classes:4



Lucas Garage
8.4km

Address:21 The Myrke, SL3 9AB
Phone:01753520403
Classes:4



P W Auto Centre Ltd
8.5km

Address:Unit D1, SL3 7EW
Phone:01753 586358
Classes:4



The Test Centre (Feltham)
8.5km

Address:183/187 Staines Road, TW14 9EA
Phone:020 8890 8253
Classes:4,5,7



Advanced Autotechnik
8.6km

Address:Unit E Chancery Gate Business Centre, SL3 7EP
Phone:01753 549297
Website:www.fordspecialists.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:8:30am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentre
8.6km

Address:Unit 4 Browells Lane, TW13 7EQ
Phone:02087513433
Classes:4



Pond & Sharman Accident Repair Centre Limited
8.6km

Address:Browells Lane, TW13 7EQ
Phone:0208 751 8546
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



A & S Mot Ltd
8.6km

Address:A & S Mot Ltd, SL4 5EJ
Phone:01753 206141
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



West London Mot Centre
8.7km

Address:Wheatsheaf Yard, Providence Lane, UB3 5EF
Phone:020 8897 8818/28
Classes:4



Executive Performance Cars (Heathrow) Limited
8.8km

Address:Unit 10, Marlin Park, TW14 0XB
Phone:020 8867 0900
Classes:4,7



Mullan Speed Shop
8.8km

Address:Feltham Hill Service Station, TW13 7ND
Phone:020 8890 3963
Classes:4



Airport Motors London Ltd
9.0km

Address:Unit 5, SL0 9HX
Phone:01753655521
Classes:4,7



Optimap Tuning Ltd
9.1km

Address:Unit 6, SL0 9HL
Phone:01753 315044
Classes:4



Iver Mot Centre
9.2km

Address:Havendale, SL0 0JQ
Phone:01753 651065
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:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Walton Mot Testing
9.3km

Address:1 Annett Road, KT12 2JR
Phone:01932 231704
Classes:4



Harlington Auto Care
9.3km

Address:90 High Street, UB3 5DN
Phone:02087598400
Classes:4



Alexander David Service Limited
9.3km

Address:Halfpennys Garage, SL5 7BT
Phone:01344623733
Classes:4



The Garage
9.4km

Address:75a Terrace Road, KT12 2SW
Phone:01932 244321
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
9.4km

Address:Shredding Green Garage, SL0 0JG
Phone:01753 654939
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



J S Auto Centres Limited
9.5km

Address:1 Onslow Mills, UB7 7RR
Phone:01895 437 401
Classes:4



Chalvey Car Service
9.5km

Address:28a Alexandra Rd, SL1 2NQ
Phone:01753 527223
Classes:4,7



Woking Garage
9.6km

Address:Unit 1, SL2 5DT
Phone:01753518368
Classes:4



Reliance Auto Test
9.6km

Address:Unit 14, SL2 5EP
Phone:01753 575801
Classes:1,2,3,4,4a,5,5a,7



Automania Commercials Limited
9.7km

Address:686 Steyning Way, TW4 6DL
Phone:020 8572 2525
Classes:4,5,7



Auto Accident Repair Centre Limited
9.7km

Address:Unit 2, TW4 6BX
Phone:020 8572 7892
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Drayton Auto Techniks Mota Workshop
9.7km

Address:127 Yiewsley High Street, UB7 7QL
Phone:01895 440077
Classes:4



Stockley Auto Centre
9.7km

Address:Unit 5c, UB7 8JD
Phone:01895 442164
Classes:4



Berry Heathrow
9.7km

Address:Unit A, UB7 8JD
Phone:01895 433999
Classes:4



Robbings Motors
9.7km

Address:Unit 3, UB7 8HY
Phone:01895 432853
Classes:4,7



Berkeley M O T Service Ltd
9.7km

Address:718 Bath Road, TW5 9TW
Phone:020 8759 0144
Classes:1,2,3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:7:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



La Motor Company Limited
9.8km

Address:302 Woodham Lane, KT15 3NZ
Phone:01932342870
Classes:4



Slough Motor Works Ltd
9.8km

Address:11 Mill Street, SL2 5DH
Phone:01753535345
Classes:4



Fir Tree Motors Limited
9.8km

Address:Unit 4, UB7 8EB
Phone:01895 431515
Classes:4



C & G Autos
9.8km

Address:78 Church St, SL1 2PE
Phone:01753 577614
Classes:3,4



Sandy Lane Garage
9.9km

Address:Rear Of 12 Sandy Lane, KT12 2EQ
Phone:01932 240222
Classes:1,2,4



Rose Mot Centre Limited
9.9km

Address:18/20 Hampton Road West, TW13 6AW
Phone:02088938212
Classes:4,7



Halfords Autocentre
9.9km

Address:Unit 1, SL2 5AD
Phone:01753 550758
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
9.9km

Address:Kwik-Fit, SL1 3UA
Phone:01753 528414
Classes:4,5,7



D & B Crash Repairs Limited
9.9km

Address:River Pinn Works, UB7 7QP
Phone:01895 441999
Classes:4



Auto Service Centre Ltd
9.9km

Address:2a St Pauls Avenue, SL2 5EX
Phone:01753536955
Classes:4



Auto Drive (Hanworth ) Ltd
9.9km

Address:24 Cross Road, TW13 6QW
Phone:02088980021
Classes:4



Dave Goddard Motorcycles
9.9km

Address:630 Bath Road, TW5 9TL
Phone:020 8759 1556
Website:www.motorcyclewebsite.com
Classes:1,2
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



Mercedes-Benz Brooklands
9.9km

Address:Brooklands Drive, KT13 0YQ
Phone:01932 373000
Classes:4



Qv London
10.0km

Address:Block A1, SL4 4LE
Phone:01753620174
Classes:4



Mark's Autocare Ltd
10.0km

Address:Unit A2/a3 Fairacres Industrial Estate, SL4 4LE
Phone:01753 854748
Classes:1,2,4



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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