Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to WS7 8JF 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 WS7 8JF

We managed to find 110 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your WS7 8JF. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

A And J Vehicle Repairs
1.5km

Address:New Road, WS7 0BT
Phone:01543 684339
Website:www.aandjvehiclerepairs.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Acorn Group Limited
1.5km

Address:Unit 28d Zone 3, WS7 3JG
Phone:01543 685656
Classes:4



M J Motors (Burntwood) Ltd
1.7km

Address:Unit L18 Burntwood Business Park, WS7 3JQ
Phone:01543 683695
Classes:4



Burntwood Mot Centre
1.8km

Address:Unit 17 Cobbett Road, WS7 3GL
Phone:01543 270044
Classes:4,5,7



Autosales Limited
2.1km

Address:Attwood Road, WS7 3GJ
Phone:01543450000
Classes:4



Star Garage Burntwood Limited
2.2km

Address:Lichfield Road, WS7 0HQ
Phone:01543684511
Classes:4



Island Mot
2.2km

Address:Lichfield Road, WS7 0HQ
Phone:01543 679545
Classes:4,5,7



Chasetown Garage
2.2km

Address:12 Queen Street, WS7 8QH
Phone:01543684362
Classes:4



Windmill Service Station
2.8km

Address:Cannock Wood Road, WS12 5PZ
Phone:01543 422267
Website:www.windmillservicestation.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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ats Euromaster Limited
3.8km

Address:Cannock Road, WS12 5HG
Phone:01543279333
Classes:4



David Ross Ltd
3.8km

Address:81 91 Hednesford Road, WS12 3HL
Phone:01543 277916
Website:www.autoview.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4



Chase Auto Repairs Ltd
3.9km

Address:132 Hednesford Road, WS8 7LZ
Phone:01543372517
Classes:4



Perkins Brothers Garage
4.0km

Address:187 Hednesford Road, WS12 5HN
Phone:01543 279238
Classes:4



Midland V W Limited
4.0km

Address:21 A Conduit Road, WS11 9TJ
Phone:01543 495700
Classes:4



Premier Autos Hednesford Ltd
4.2km

Address:Units 205/206 Anglesey Business Park, WS12 1NR
Phone:01543 426378
Classes:4



Fitch Autos Limited
4.3km

Address:Unit 6 Chase Road Industrial Estate, WS8 6JD
Phone:01543 452630
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:1,2,4,7
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:Closed



National Tyres & Autocare
4.4km

Address:Lichfield Road, WS8 6LR
Phone:01543 373135
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



M M Recovery
4.5km

Address:168 Lichfield Road, WS8 6JB
Phone:01543373216
Classes:3,4



R J Motors
4.9km

Address:Unit 24, WS3 5AS
Phone:01543376007
Classes:4,7



Kwik - Fit
4.9km

Address:High Street, WS8 6EL
Phone:01543454222
Classes:4



Uxbridge Motors
5.2km

Address:4 6 Uxbridge Street, WS12 5DB
Phone:01543422658
Classes:1,2,4



Oakleys Garage
5.2km

Address:Rugeley Road, WS12 1BZ
Phone:01543 426262
Website:uk.oakley.com
Classes:4



Lower Road Service Centre Limited
5.5km

Address:Unit 6, WS12 5UZ
Phone:01543876616
Classes:4,5,7



Hawks Green Test Centre
5.5km

Address:Burdock Close, WS11 7GB
Phone:01543578628
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Karl Fisher Autos Limited
5.5km

Address:Unit 17 Beechwood Business Park, WS11 7GB
Phone:01543 577409
Website:www.karlfisherautos.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



A R Auto Repairs
5.5km

Address:Unit 3 Green Ind Est, WS12 5QS
Phone:01543425565
Classes:4



End Lane Garage Limited
5.6km

Address:Chaseside Drive, WS12 5LT
Phone:01543 422437
Website:www.endlanegarage.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hednesford Motor Company
5.6km

Address:Station Road Garage, WS12 4DN
Phone:01543 423225
Classes:4,5,7



Cmc Cannock
5.7km

Address:Units 16 17 20 21, WS11 2GD
Phone:01543428528
Classes:1,2



R L S Test Centre Limited
5.7km

Address:15 To 17 Cannock Motor Village, WS11 2GD
Phone:01543574000
Classes:4,7



Walsall Council Mot Test Centre
5.7km

Address:Pelsall Road, WS8 7EN
Phone:01922 653753
Classes:4,5,7



Grenadier Motors
5.7km

Address:Chaseside Drive, WS11 7EZ
Phone:07752 541228
Classes:4



Anchor Garage
5.8km

Address:42 Lindon Road, WS8 7BQ
Phone:01543373154
Classes:3,4



Ums Car Care Centre
5.9km

Address:Unit 16, WS11 7XN
Phone:01543509174
Classes:4



Roundabouts Garage
5.9km

Address:Elmhurst A515, WS13 8HE
Phone:01543263066
Classes:4



Just Affords
5.9km

Address:Units 1 & 2 The Old Dairy, WS15 1QU
Phone:01889 582197
Website:www.rsturbospares.com
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Tempest Vehicle Services Ltd
6.1km

Address:St John Street, WS13 6PF
Phone:01543414451
Classes:4



Freddys Fast Fit
6.1km

Address:Freddys Fast Fit, WS11 7XT
Phone:01543 577042
Website:www.freddysfastfit.co.uk
Classes:4



Golds Garages Limited
6.2km

Address:Shire Oak Garage, WS9 9DQ
Phone:01543 452067
Classes:4,5,7



Central Garage Lichfield Limited
6.3km

Address:Queen Street, WS13 6QD
Phone:01543 262826
Website:www.centralgaragelichfield.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Ag Autos Rugeley
6.6km

Address:Unit 1, WS15 1LH
Phone:01889 577952
Classes:1,2



Arbury Peugeot
6.6km

Address:Birmingham Road, WS14 9BL
Phone:01543414404
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
6.8km

Address:Rumorhill Road, WS11 3HA
Phone:01543506931
Classes:4,7



Elite Vehicle Services
6.8km

Address:Unit 12a, WS11 0JE
Phone:01543 502440
Classes:4,7



St John Street Garage
6.8km

Address:Davidson Road, WS14 9DT
Phone:01543262120
Classes:4,7



Renault Cannock
6.9km

Address:Eastern Way, WS11 8XR
Phone:01543 511391
Classes:4



Bird And Yates Limited
6.9km

Address:Crown Garage, WS11 0JR
Phone:01543503885
Classes:4



Pjs Autos
6.9km

Address:Station Road, WS13 6HX
Phone:01543255417
Classes:4



Brindley Honda
6.9km

Address:Progress Business Park, WS11 0JP
Phone:01543506999
Classes:3,4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
7.0km

Address:Virage Business Park, WS11 0NH
Phone:01543574846
Classes:4



Cannock Chase District Council
7.0km

Address:Hawks Green Depot, WS11 1BG
Phone:01543456833
Classes:4



Bridge Service Station
7.0km

Address:Walsall Road, WS11 0JB
Phone:01543502120
Classes:4



Stadium Garage
7.1km

Address:387 389 Pye Green Road, WS11 5RW
Phone:01543 509050
Classes:4,5,7



Tower Garage
7.1km

Address:Brindley Heath Road, WS11 2RW
Phone:01543422180
Classes:4



Wh And Ld Newell Transport
7.1km

Address:Unit 1 Park Venture Centre, WS11 0BT
Phone:01543 466151
Classes:4



Mr Tyre Ltd
7.1km

Address:99a North Street, WS11 0AZ
Phone:01543 469900
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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Emery And Burton Ltd
7.1km

Address:Brereton Road Garage, WS15 1DN
Phone:01889 582240
Website:www.uccc.co.uk
Classes:4



K S Knight Motor Engineers Limited
7.2km

Address:Mossley Garage, WS15 1DG
Phone:01889 584903
Classes:3,4



Formula One Autocentres
7.2km

Address:Unit 1a, WS13 7SF
Phone:01543 411114
Classes:4



Bristol Street Motors Lichfield Vauxhall
7.2km

Address:Eastern Avenue, WS13 7SA
Phone:01543414466
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres
7.2km

Address:Unit 14, WS11 0BN
Phone:01543 502000
Classes:4



Eurofit Autocentre
7.3km

Address:40a Longford Road, WS11 0DF
Phone:01543 500555
Classes:4



K D Autos Limited
7.3km

Address:40b Longford Road, WS11 3DF
Phone:01543 466782
Website:www.facebook.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:8:30am1:00am
Sunday:Closed



S J P Autos
7.3km

Address:Queen Street Garage, WS11 1AE
Phone:01543 572108
Classes:4



Den's Autos
7.4km

Address:Unit 2, WS11 0DE
Phone:01543468490
Classes:4,5,7



Walsall Wood Tyre And Service Ltd
7.4km

Address:Unit 1, WS9 9AS
Phone:01543 454644
Classes:4



Chase Superbike Centre Limited
7.5km

Address:Units 1 And 2, WS11 3BD
Phone:01543466416
Classes:1,2



Easy Tyre And Auto Centres
7.6km

Address:Bridgtown Service Station, WS11 0BG
Phone:01543 500520
Classes:4,7



The Walstell Garage Filling Station Ltd
7.6km

Address:Wolverhampton Road, WS11 1AX
Phone:01543502902
Classes:4



Broomhill Motors
7.6km

Address:11 New Penkridge Road, WS11 1HW
Phone:01543502045
Classes:4



Taylors Auto
7.6km

Address:Sunnyside Farm, WS9 9BU
Phone:01543 372673
Website:www.taylorsauto-walsall.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Brincars Ltd
7.6km

Address:Delta Way, WS11 3BE
Phone:01543 506216
Website:www.brindley-nissan.co.uk
Classes:4



Mot Centre
7.7km

Address:Walkmill Lane, WS11 3LN
Phone:01543467999
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
7.7km

Address:Mill Lane, WS15 2JW
Phone:01889582500
Classes:4



Auto Mechanical Enterprises Ltd
7.7km

Address:Unit 32, WS14 0DJ
Phone:01543481031
Classes:4



Pjs Autos
7.9km

Address:Eastern Avenue, WS13 6RN
Phone:01543258225
Classes:4,5,7



Rugeley Test Centre
7.8km

Address:14 Bryans Lane, WS15 2JN
Phone:01889 586762
Website:www.cfierrogarages.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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ats Euromaster Limited
7.9km

Address:Eastern Avenue, WS13 6RR
Phone:01543414200
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
7.9km

Address:Market Street, WS15 2JH
Phone:01889576113
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
8.0km

Address:Avon Road, WS11 1HB
Phone:01543505551
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
8.1km

Address:Trent Valley Road, WS13 6HB
Phone:01543 419988
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 Pendlebury And Son Limited
8.1km

Address:5 Wolseley Road, WS15 2QH
Phone:01889582070
Classes:4



T Turner Autos Limited
8.2km

Address:Unit 24, WS13 6RJ
Phone:01543 418896
Classes:4



Pjs Autos Service And Mot Centre
8.2km

Address:Units 25 And 26 Crossfield Road Industrial Estate, WS13 6RJ
Phone:01543 411334
Classes:1,2,4



Mechanical Repairs
8.2km

Address:20 Crossfield Road Ind Estate, WS13 6RJ
Phone:01543 416262
Classes:4



T Turner Autos Limited
8.2km

Address:Units 9 And 10, WS13 6RJ
Phone:01543418896
Classes:4



Riverside Auto Centre
8.2km

Address:Unit 27, WS15 2HS
Phone:01889577704
Classes:4



Alan Morris Vehicle Repairs Limited
8.2km

Address:3 Tannery Close, WS15 2HS
Phone:01889582826
Classes:1,2,3,4,7



Longwood Mot Centre Limited
8.3km

Address:Walsall Wood Road, WS9 8HA
Phone:01922743306
Classes:4



Empire Mot & Service Centre Ltd
8.3km

Address:Emipre Industrial Estate, WS9 8UR
Phone:01922 458939
Classes:4,5,7



D L Motorcycles
8.5km

Address:Unit 15 Littleton Business Park, WS12 4TR
Phone:01543 898813
Classes:1,2



Acton Motors
8.5km

Address:Burton Road, WS13 8LN
Phone:01543263868
Classes:1,2,4



Halfords Autocentre
8.6km

Address:2 Prospect Drive, WS14 9UX
Phone:01543410606
Classes:4



Available Cars Limited
8.6km

Address:Wolverhampton Road, WS11 1SN
Phone:01543 436791
Classes:4,5,7



Interserve Site Services
8.7km

Address:Brickyard Road, WS9 8TA
Phone:01922741567
Classes:4,5,7



Brindley Vauxhall
8.8km

Address:Watling Street, WS11 1SH
Phone:01543466466
Classes:4



Barry Heath Vehicle Repairs
8.8km

Address:Unit 1 Shenstone Drive, WS9 8TP
Phone:01922 455866
Classes:1,2,4



Aldridge Import Centre
9.0km

Address:Units 12a And 14 Merchants Way, WS9 8SW
Phone:01922 743331
Classes:4



M And C Motorcycles
9.0km

Address:Unit 12 Merchants Way, WS9 8SW
Phone:01922 276552
Classes:1,2



Fairway Services Ltd
9.1km

Address:Unit 1 Rydal Estate, WS15 3HF
Phone:01889 578278
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Fleet Services
9.3km

Address:South Staffordshire Water Plc, WS13 8NF
Phone:01543445707
Classes:4,7



Ats Euromaster Ltd
9.3km

Address:106 Leighswood Road, WS9 8AW
Phone:01922451968
Classes:4



Marshall Fleet Solutions
9.4km

Address:Unit B3, WS9 8BX
Phone:01922 742750
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Direct Autos
9.4km

Address:Ingram Road, WS3 1LU
Phone:01922475233
Classes:1,2,3,4



Sams Auto Services
9.4km

Address:Middlemore Lane, WS9 8SP
Phone:01922 452524
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:9:30am1:30pm



Eurofit Autocentre Ltd
9.7km

Address:71 Park Road, WS3 3SW
Phone:01922 477882
Classes:4



Auto Diagnosis Centre
9.7km

Address:54a, WS3 3HN
Phone:01922 473500
Classes:4



North Birmingham Motors Ltd
9.8km

Address:Unit 10d Redhouse Ind Estate, WS9 8EF
Phone:01922 452955
Classes:4,7



T & S Tyre Services
9.9km

Address:Uint 6, WS9 8BG
Phone:01922745096
Classes:1,2,4



Harden Road Garage
10.0km

Address:211 Harden Road, WS3 1BT
Phone:01922711402
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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