Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

Find the nearest MOT Test Centres. Enter your postcode in the search box and we'll find all the MOT Stations near you ordered by distance. In addition to a handy map we will also include booking telephone numbers and, where possible, opening times. If you have a car, van, motor bike, private passenger vehicle or, even, a trike, we'll list all the M.O.S. Test Centers near you.

MOT Test Centre Counties

UK MOT Test Centres in Dumfries And Galloway

Blackshaw
Elrig
Mennock
Millhousebridge
Moniaive
Shearington
Greenlea
Lochanhead
Loch Head
Wigtown
Carty Port
Old Bridge of Urr
Greenhill
Hollee
Rockcliffe
Corsock
Glenlochar
Middlebie
Waterbeck
Causeway End
Millhall
Tynron
Crossmichael
Woodside
Bentpath
Stranraer
Townhead of Greenlaw
Torthorwald
Enterkinfoot
Wierston
Kirtleton
Creetown
Heck
Cairnryan
Isle of Man
Gelston
Clanyard
Milltown
Kirkcowan
Clarencefield
Sanquhar
Dunscore
Locharbriggs
Kirkpatrick-Fleming
Templand
St Ann's
Gretna
Spittal
Moffat
Kirkpatrick Durham
Caulkerbush
Glenstockadale
Borgue
Mainsriddle
Penninghame
Newbie
Dornock
Byreburnfoot
Stoneykirk
Lochmaben
Mid Kelton
Lochans
Springfield
Auchenmalg
Burnhead
Islesteps
Kirkdale
Durisdeermill
Palnure
Mull of Galloway
Mossdale
Closeburn
Lockerbie
Chapelknowe
Bridge of Dee
Balmaclellan
Cample
Kelton Hill and Rhonehouse
Ae Bridgend
Kendoon
Mutehill
Scaur and Kippford
Irvington
Ervie
Stronord
Dumfries
Portpatrick
Beattock
Glasserton
Browhouses
Berryscaur
Sibbaldbie
Keir Mill
Kelhead
Eskdalemuir
Dalton
Kirkton
Bladnoch
Twynholm
Kirkpatrick
Caulside
Hightae
Carrick Shore
Lamachan View
Powfoot
Nethermill
Monreith
Lime Kiln
Annan
Park
Castle Douglas
Dunragit
Dinduff
Rowanburn
Haugh of Urr
Kirtlebridge
Racks
Gretna Green
New Luce
Milton
Ecclefechan
Barrachan
Hoddomcross
East Cluden
Girthon
Whauphill
Terregles
Garlieston
Wanlockhead
Cairngarroch
Innermessan
North Balfern
Shawhead
Barnbarroch
Mansegate
Creca
Corrie Common
Carsluith
Wallaceton
Eastriggs
Ringford
Davington
Leswalt
Brydekirk
Cargenbridge
Bankshill
Port Logan
Middleshaw
Mouswald
Tongland
Dalbeattie
Dundeugh
New Abbey
Flosh
Beeswing
Kirkmaiden
Carsphairn
Carronbridge
Gatehouse of Fleet
Halleaths
Clachanmore
Aird
Holywood
Townhead
Gateside
Duncow
Sandyford
Damnaglaur
Portyerrock
Parton
Brae
Drummore
Southerness
Ninemile Bar and Crocketford
Springholm
Collin
Ruthwell
Shieldhill
Kirkconnel
Gatelawbridge
Auchencairn
Auldgirth
Sandgreen
Penpont
Roucan
Eaglesfield
Canonbie
Dalswinton
Glenluce
Ewes
New Galloway
Port William
Mochrum
Thornhill
Challoch
Colvend
Overton
Stairhaven
Evertown
St John's Town of Dalry
Sandyhills
Kirkandrews
Sandhead
Heathhall
Newbridge
Kirkcudbright
Dundrennan
Killywhan
Sorbie
Tinwald
Lochfoot
Clarebrand
Knowe
Kettleholm
Kirkland
Ae
Hardgate
Durisdeer
Kirkcolm
Castle Kennedy
Crawick
Prestonmill
Bankend
Amisfield
Glencaple
Carrutherstown
Newton
Knockbrex
Palnackie
Kirkinner
Glentrool Village
Castle O'er
Rigg
St Mary's Isle
Langholm
Cummertrees
Kelton
Whithorn
Claygate
Parkgate
Anwoth
Howes
Bargrennan
Portling
Kirkgunzeon
Glenmidge
Burnfoot
Isle of Whithorn
Kirkbean
Johnstonebridge
The Lake
Braehead
Laurieston
Newton Stewart
Hollows
Squarepoint
Boreland
Throughgate

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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