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MOT Test Centres within 10km of WV8 1GD

We managed to find 108 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your WV8 1GD. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

W Brindley Garages Limited
0.9km

Address:139 141 Wolverhampton Road, WV8 1PD
Phone:01902 841931
Website:www.volvocarswolverhampton.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:30pm
Thursday:9:00am6:30pm
Friday:9:00am6:30pm
Saturday:10:30am4:30pm
Sunday:10:30am4:30pm



Macrome Garage Limited
2.8km

Address:Unit 1, WV6 9HD
Phone:01902744011
Classes:4



Davlyns Auto Repairs
3.8km

Address:Boundary Industrial Estate, WV10 7EL
Phone:01902783442
Classes:4



Rennsport
4.0km

Address:500 Stafford Road, WV10 6AN
Phone:01902397075
Classes:4,7



J And L Motors Rock Garage
4.0km

Address:Lower Street, WV6 9AA
Phone:01902 751036
Classes:4



Bushbury Auto Centre
4.3km

Address:The Old Garage, WV10 9EY
Phone:01902 789319
Classes:4,5,7



Liontech 1996 Ltd
4.4km

Address:Units Mb 2-3, WV10 8AW
Phone:01902398766
Classes:4



Jule Motors
4.4km

Address:Brewood Road, WV9 5DA
Phone:01902791541
Classes:4



March End Motors Ltd
4.5km

Address:34 Steel Drive, WV10 9XE
Phone:01902780707
Classes:4



1st Gear Motorcycles
4.5km

Address:Unit 6 Fordhouses Industrial Estate, WV10 9XA
Phone:01902 398829
Classes:1,2



Wolverhampton Auto Repair Centre
4.7km

Address:Dunstall Lane, WV6 0PH
Phone:01902 714787
Website:www.wolverhamptonautos.co.uk
Classes:4



Newhampton Road Motors
4.7km

Address:168 Newhampton Road West, WV6 0RR
Phone:01902752678
Classes:4



Express Exhaust And Tyres Ltd
4.8km

Address:Gorsebrook Road, WV10 6JB
Phone:01902427766
Classes:4,5,7



Wolverhampton Gvts
4.8km

Address:Cat And Kittens Lane, WV10 7JD
Phone:03001239000
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Dunstall Park Garages Ltd
4.8km

Address:Gorsebrook Road, WV10 6JD
Phone:01902 714632
Website:www.dunstallparkgarage.com
Classes:3,4
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



Eurofit Autocentre Ltd
4.8km

Address:125a Gorsebrook Road, WV10 6JD
Phone:01902427786
Classes:4,5,7



Tyre Sales
5.0km

Address:80 Stafford Road, WV10 6JF
Phone:01902313393
Classes:4



Terrys Auto Care
5.2km

Address:Unit 14 Showell Road, WV10 9LU
Phone:01902 426569
Classes:4



K Transport Services Midlands Ltd
5.3km

Address:Parkside Garage, WV10 7PH
Phone:01902791466
Classes:4,7



Brindley Auto Parks
5.3km

Address:West Street, WV10 6HX
Phone:01902 393220
Classes:1,2,4



Mr Tyre Ltd
5.4km

Address:Moseley St, WV10 6HL
Phone:01902 713767
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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Highway Motor Cycles
5.4km

Address:Moseley Street, WV10 6HL
Phone:01902773608
Classes:1,2



Halfords Autocentre
5.5km

Address:Unit A, WV1 1PA
Phone:01902712378
Classes:4



Premier Tyre Services
5.6km

Address:Unit 3, WV1 1PX
Phone:01902 455684
Website:premiertyreservices.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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Compton Road Motors Ltd
5.9km

Address:38-40 Compton Road, WV3 9PH
Phone:01902 423628
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:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Stratstone Harley Davidson
6.0km

Address:37-43 Chapel Ash, WV3 0UF
Phone:01902 371600
Website:www.hdwolverhampton.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Cannock Road Garages Ltd
6.1km

Address:122 Cannock Road, WV10 0AE
Phone:01902454798
Classes:4



Hi Q Tyreservices
6.1km

Address:11 Chapel Ash, WV3 0UB
Phone:01902 420234
Website:www.wolverhamptontyres.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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bank Street Mot Centre
6.1km

Address:Unit 32 B, WV10 9DU
Phone:01902 304222
Classes:4



M H Garage
6.1km

Address:Unit 17, WV10 9DU
Phone:01902861136
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
6.1km

Address:Stafford St, WV1 1NG
Phone:01902710616
Classes:4,7



Allbikes & Allspares Ltd
6.1km

Address:Unit 29, WV3 0QT
Phone:01902 423528
Website:www.allbikesallspares.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Automotive Repairs
6.2km

Address:16 Wood Street, WV10 9DS
Phone:01902728172
Classes:4



Auto Pro Fit Ltd
6.2km

Address:24 Wood Street, WV10 9DS
Phone:01902 863641
Classes:4,7



Signature Motorhomes Ltd
6.2km

Address:Cannock Road, WV10 8QU
Phone:01902 725394
Website:www.signaturemotorhomes.com
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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



West Midland American Vehicles Ltd
6.2km

Address:1 Brunel Court, WV10 7DF
Phone:01902 798840
Website:www.american-vehicles.com
Classes:4,5,7



Gills Transport Ltd
6.3km

Address:Station Road, WV10 7DB
Phone:01902791366
Classes:4



Keith Gibson Cars Ltd
6.3km

Address:18 Station Road, WV7 3QG
Phone:01902 372513
Classes:4



Woden Road Mot Station
6.4km

Address:Woden Road, WV10 0AU
Phone:01902 458580
Classes:4,5,7



Cardinal Motors Ltd
6.4km

Address:104 Lord Street, WV3 0QL
Phone:01902 422907
Website:www.cardinalmotorsltd.co.uk
Classes:4



Wolverhampton City Council
6.4km

Address:Fleet Management, WV10 0JN
Phone:01902554884
Classes:4,7



Autolink Service Centre
6.4km

Address:Unit 3 Great Brickkiln Street, WV03 0PT
Phone:01902 423333
Classes:3,4



Albrighton Garage Llp
6.5km

Address:High Street, WV7 3JT
Phone:01902372149
Classes:4



Bennetts Motor Services
6.5km

Address:Roseberry Street, WV3 0BH
Phone:01902 714606
Website:www.bennettmotorservices.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Thorneycroft Service Station
6.5km

Address:Thorneycroft Lane, WV10 0NF
Phone:01902732608
Classes:4



Hilton Autogas Centre Limited
6.7km

Address:Cannock Road, WV10 7AD
Phone:01902 866266
Website:www.hiltonautogas.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Mercedes Benz Of Wolverhampton
6.7km

Address:Penn Road, WV2 4HD
Phone:01902427897
Classes:4



Merridale Motors
6.8km

Address:Mander Street, WV3 0JZ
Phone:01902 425088
Classes:4,5,7



Penn Street Garage
6.8km

Address:2-6 Penn Street, WV3 0JQ
Phone:01902 426333
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



A A Autos
6.8km

Address:2 Retreat Street, WV3 0JP
Phone:01902423624
Classes:4,7



Unit Garage Limited
6.8km

Address:226 Trysull Road, WV3 7JR
Phone:01902 629706
Classes:4



Brindley Kia
6.9km

Address:55 Penn Road, WV2 4WW
Phone:01902717702
Classes:4



New Cross Motor Company
6.9km

Address:Wolverhampton Road, WV10 0QS
Phone:01902863300
Classes:4



Wood End Motors
7.0km

Address:Woodend Garage, WV11 1YD
Phone:01902307994
Classes:4



J S Mot's
7.0km

Address:Pool Street, WV2 4HN
Phone:01902711511
Classes:4



Wolverhampton Audi
7.1km

Address:Raby Street, WV2 1BL
Phone:01902 450000
Classes:4



Benham Wolverhampton Ltd
7.1km

Address:Lever Street, WV2 1AD
Phone:01902457000
Classes:1,2,4



Bridge Garage Autos Ltd
7.1km

Address:Alma Street, WV10 0EY
Phone:01902459405
Classes:4,5,7



Roger Chetter Body Repairs Ltd
7.2km

Address:58 Poutney Street, WV2 4HX
Phone:01902 717132
Classes:4



West Way Wolverhampton
7.2km

Address:41 Birmingham Road, WV2 3LQ
Phone:01902439700
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
7.2km

Address:1 Birmingham Road, WV2 3LQ
Phone:01902454171
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
7.2km

Address:28 Dudley Road, WV2 3BP
Phone:01902 455275
Classes:4



D H Auto Services
7.3km

Address:Sharrocks Street, WV1 3RP
Phone:01902 870250
Classes:4



J Kenyon & Son Wednesfield Ltd
7.3km

Address:Wednesfield Garage, WV11 1UH
Phone:01902731372
Classes:4



Renault Wolverhampton
7.3km

Address:2-24 Bilston Road, WV2 2PT
Phone:01902439500
Classes:4,7



Evans Halshaw
7.4km

Address:57-73 Birmingham Road, WV2 3LS
Phone:01902 875400
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4,5,7
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:10:00am5:00pm



Eurofit Autocentre Ltd Wednesfield
7.4km

Address:50 Wolverhampton Road, WV11 1UJ
Phone:01902 737374
Website:www.eurofitautocentres.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:8:30am2:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Wednesfield Motor Company Limited
7.4km

Address:62 Wolverhampton Road, WV11 1UJ
Phone:01902731318
Classes:4



Snowhill Motors
7.4km

Address:Colliery Road, WV1 2QU
Phone:01902 459704
Classes:1,2,4



Auto Surefit Ltd
7.5km

Address:Marston Road, WV2 4NL
Phone:01902715055
Classes:4,5,7



Evans Halshaw
7.5km

Address:67 To 71 Bilston Road, WV2 2QH
Phone:01902 352352
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:10:00am5:00pm



Frank Guest Motor Repairs
7.6km

Address:Derry Street, WV2 1EY
Phone:01902870924
Classes:4



Eurofit Autocentre Ltd
7.6km

Address:97 Dudley Road, WV2 3DE
Phone:01902456223
Classes:4



Charles Clark Motors Ltd
7.7km

Address:Bilston Road, WV2 2QE
Phone:01902 873555
Classes:4



Steelhouse Lane Mot Centre
7.8km

Address:Steelhouse Lane, WV2 2AW
Phone:01902 451281
Website:gsmadvertising.com
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



R S M Car & Commercials
7.8km

Address:Transport Yard, WV1 2BY
Phone:01902 870058
Classes:4,7



Wolverhampton Volkswagen
7.8km

Address:Bilston Road, WV2 2AJ
Phone:01902454602
Classes:4



M Tech Services
8.0km

Address:Unit 1b, WV2 3NP
Phone:01902458020
Classes:4



Barnies Auto Care
8.0km

Address:Unit 4 Small Industrial Est, WV2 2HX
Phone:01902450440
Classes:4,7



Mazcare Ltd
8.1km

Address:203 - 213 Bilston Road, WV2 2HT
Phone:01902 456300
Website:www.mazcare.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Oakmill Motor Repairs
8.1km

Address:Purbrook Road, WV1 2EJ
Phone:01902458926
Classes:4



Chemix Autocentres
8.2km

Address:March End Road, WV11 3QZ
Phone:08004582009
Classes:4



Mobile Vehicle Services
8.3km

Address:Units 1 & 2, WV11 2BH
Phone:01922477888
Classes:4,5,7



Linthouse Lane Service Station
8.3km

Address:Linthouse Lane, WV11 3TN
Phone:01902731529
Classes:4



Midland Car & Commercial
8.4km

Address:Dixon Street, WV2 2DB
Phone:01902451211
Classes:4,7



Highway Tachograph And Auto Centre Ltd
8.4km

Address:38 Dixon Street, WV2 2BP
Phone:01902 458813
Classes:1,2



Penn Parts And Panels
8.5km

Address:572 Penn Road, WV4 4HU
Phone:01902340260
Classes:4



Barrett Motor Services
8.5km

Address:97 Durberville Road, WV2 2HA
Phone:01902 870301
Classes:4



Greenhous Commercials
8.5km

Address:Neachells Lane, WV13 3SF
Phone:01902307970
Classes:4,5,7



Hall Street Garage
8.6km

Address:Unit 15 Tractor Spares Industrial Estate, WV13 3RN
Phone:01902 731181
Website:www.hallstreetgarage.co.uk
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:7:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Herian Motors
8.6km

Address:560 Wolverhampton Road East, WV4 6AA
Phone:01902620050
Classes:4



Penn Garage Services
8.6km

Address:Lloyd Hill, WV4 5NE
Phone:01902341737
Classes:4



Owen Road Motor Services Ltd
8.7km

Address:Patrick Gregory Road, WV11 3DU
Phone:01902 305000
Website:www.owenroadmotorsltd.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Halfords Autocentre
8.8km

Address:Unit 1 Trade Central, WV2 2HH
Phone:01902 453156
Classes:4



Bilston Auto Services
8.8km

Address:425 Bilston Road, WV2 2NN
Phone:01902403433
Classes:4,5,7



Express Auto Repairs
9.1km

Address:Unit 4, WV2 2LD
Phone:01902403850
Classes:4



Parkfield Mot And Service
9.1km

Address:Parkfield Service Station, WV4 6EN
Phone:01902 493714
Classes:4



Rapid Service Centre
9.1km

Address:591 Willenhall Road, WV13 3AE
Phone:01902219000
Classes:4,5,7



Bargain Vans Ltd
9.1km

Address:Grassmere, WV13 3BS
Phone:01902 632200
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am6:00pm
Thursday:7:00am6:00pm
Friday:7:00am6:00pm
Saturday:7:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



D S G Mobile Mechanic
9.1km

Address:Grasmere, WV13 3BS
Phone:01902 631466
Classes:4,5,7



The Garage
9.2km

Address:49 Long Street, ST19 9NF
Phone:01785840286
Classes:1,2,4



Orjevs Garage 2010
9.6km

Address:188 Wellington Road, WV14 6BD
Phone:01902492781
Classes:4



Eurofit Autocentre Ltd
9.7km

Address:111 Millfields Road, WV4 6JQ
Phone:01902 404301
Website:www.eurofitautocentres.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:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Seisdon Garage
9.7km

Address:Seisdon, WV5 7ES
Phone:01902895609
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
9.8km

Address:Somerford Place, WV13 3DZ
Phone:01902636630
Classes:4



S S B Autos
9.8km

Address:58a Spring Road, WV4 6JT
Phone:01902496267
Classes:4



Pro Auto Care
9.9km

Address:166 Wellington Road, WV14 6AZ
Phone:01902496060
Classes:4



The Willenhall Mot Centre
10.0km

Address:Excel Works, WV13 1DQ
Phone:01902607666
Classes:4,7



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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