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 South Lanarkshire

ML11 9LG
ML11 9PJ
ML11 9RB
ML11 9RA
ML11 9QZ
ML11 9UX
ML11 9XJ
ML11 9XG
ML11 9XF
ML11 9RD
ML11 9XD
ML11 9QY
ML11 9UU
ML11 9XB
ML11 9XE
ML11 9RH
ML11 9NU
ML11 9AS
ML11 9RE
ML11 9RJ
ML11 9QX
ML11 9RG
ML11 9QU
ML11 9QL
ML11 9TE
ML11 9QR
ML11 9SB
ML11 9RF
ML11 9RQ
ML11 9QT
ML11 9XZ
ML11 9XA
ML11 9SQ
ML11 9YZ
ML11 9QJ
ML11 9ZA
ML11 9QW
ML11 9SH
ML11 9SP
ML11 9QS
ML11 9QP
ML11 9QH
ML11 9QN
ML11 9SG
ML11 9QE
ML11 9XQ
ML11 9QG
ML11 9SJ
ML11 9SN
ML11 9RN
ML11 9SW
ML11 9SD
ML11 9QQ
ML11 9UT
ML11 9YY
ML11 9QF
ML11 9SL
ML11 9PR
ML11 9UY
ML11 9AT
ML11 9PF
ML11 9TF
ML11 9SF
ML11 9SE
ML11 9YX
ML11 9UD
ML11 9RP
ML11 9UB
ML11 9QD
ML11 9YU
ML11 9YT
ML11 9XT
ML11 9RW
ML11 9SU
ML11 9YS
ML11 0HX
ML11 9SA
ML11 9XR
ML11 9RS
ML11 9XP
ML11 9XS
ML11 9GZ
ML11 9SY
ML11 9YH
ML11 9RR
ML11 9ST
ML11 9SS
ML11 9YD
ML11 9YE
ML11 9RT
ML11 9YP
ML11 9YB
ML11 9SR
ML11 9YA
ML11 9RY
ML11 9YL
ML11 9YN
ML11 9XH
ML11 9SX
ML11 9RU
ML11 0HY
ML11 9YJ
ML11 9YR
ML11 9UZ
ML11 9RX
ML11 9RZ
ML11 9YW
ML11 9RL
ML11 9GH
ML11 9GD
ML11 9GY
ML11 9GL
ML11 9GE
ML11 9GJ
ML11 9GN
ML11 9GF
ML11 9ZP
ML11 9GP
ML11 9GU
ML11 9GT
ML11 9PH
ML11 9ZN
ML11 0HZ
ML11 0JD
ML11 9ZL
ML11 0FA
ML11 0FD
ML11 9GS
ML11 9GR
ML11 0JN
ML11 9GQ
ML11 0FG
ML11 9WZ
ML11 0HS
ML11 0FB
ML11 0FE
ML11 0NP
ML11 0ND
ML11 0NA
ML11 0FF
ML11 9PG
ML11 0NE
ML11 0PP
ML11 0PR
ML11 0DW
ML11 0NB
ML11 0FP
ML11 0FN
ML11 0DP
ML11 0FQ
ML11 0DR
ML11 0JE
ML11 9PL
ML11 0DS
ML11 0BU
ML11 0DN
ML8 5QJ
ML11 9PW
ML8 5QL
ML11 9PQ
ML11 0JF
ML11 0JY
ML11 0DT
ML11 0DG
ML11 0FS
ML11 0JA
ML11 0JB
ML11 9PN
ML11 0DL
ML11 0DU
ML11 0DJ
ML11 0HE
ML11 0GN
ML11 9ZD
ML11 0JG
ML8 5QN
ML11 0HU
ML11 0DH
ML11 0DB
ML11 0DD
ML11 0HG
ML11 0DE
ML11 0DF
ML11 0DA
ML11 0FJ
ML11 0HD
ML8 5QH
ML8 5QP
ML11 0FH
ML11 0EG
ML11 0EU
ML11 0EQ
ML11 0EE
ML11 0HQ
ML11 0EY
ML11 0EA
ML11 9UR
ML11 0EP
ML11 0ET
ML11 0EZ
ML11 0EW
ML11 0EX
ML11 0EB
ML11 0EJ
ML11 9UN
ML11 0ES
ML11 0EF
ML11 0EH
ML11 0BS
ML8 5QW
ML11 0EN
ML11 0ER
ML11 9XL
ML11 0HT
ML8 5QR
ML11 0DX
ML11 0AE
ML9 3DQ
ML11 0ED
ML11 9UL
ML11 0BT
ML11 9UW
ML11 9XN
ML11 0AD
ML11 9PT
ML11 0HH
ML11 0BX
ML8 5QQ
ML11 9PS
ML11 9DR
ML11 9WA
ML11 9YF
ML11 9WG
ML11 9WE
ML11 9WB
ML11 9JH
ML11 9DQ
ML11 9XY
ML11 0JQ
ML11 0AG
ML11 0AQ
ML8 5QS
ML11 9ZG
ML11 9XU
ML11 0AA
ML11 0AB
ML11 0AH
ML11 0AJ
ML11 0JP
ML11 0AL
ML8 5RB
ML8 5RA
ML8 5NR
ML11 0AW
ML11 0DZ
ML8 5RD
ML11 0BZ
ML8 5NS
ML8 5QT
ML9 3PR
ML11 0AN
ML8 5NW
ML11 0BQ
ML11 0AP
ML11 0BY
ML9 3PS
ML8 5NP
ML8 5NJ
ML11 0BJ
ML8 5RE
ML11 0AR
ML11 0BG
ML11 0BH
ML8 5NN
ML8 5NH
ML8 5QU
ML11 0BD
ML11 0BE
ML8 5SF
ML11 9UP
ML11 0AS
ML8 5SE
ML8 5RQ
ML9 3FA
ML8 5SG
ML8 5RH
ML11 0BB
ML8 5RF
ML11 0BL
ML9 3PP
ML8 5RG
ML8 5NL
ML8 5GR
ML9 3FG
ML8 5QG
ML9 3DE
ML8 5SD
ML11 0BA
ML11 0JT
ML11 0AF
ML11 0BN
ML9 3DF
ML11 0AU
ML9 3GE
ML11 0BP
ML11 0AT
ML8 5SY
ML11 9UJ
ML11 0AY
ML11 0BW
ML8 5SZ
ML11 0AZ
ML11 0HJ
ML11 0AX
ML11 0JX
ML9 3GD
ML8 5NQ
ML9 3FD
ML9 3BY
ML9 3EW
ML11 9JD
ML8 5WN
ML11 0GX
ML11 9PX
ML9 3DP
ML11 0GW
ML9 3BZ
ML11 0GZ
ML9 3DD
ML11 0GU
ML11 0QX
ML9 3DA
ML11 0JH
ML9 3BX
ML11 0GP
ML11 0JZ
ML9 3DG
ML9 3DH
ML9 3DB
ML11 0JS
ML9 3DR
ML11 0JR
ML11 9JX
ML11 0GL
ML9 3BU
ML11 9PY
ML11 9JT
ML11 9JB
ML9 3DX
ML9 3BT
ML8 5QF
ML11 9JY

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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