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 8QN
ML11 8QR
ML11 8QQ
ML11 8QD
ML11 8QW
ML11 8QE
ML11 8QJ
ML11 8QH
ML11 8QF
ML11 8QA
ML11 8QB
ML11 8SU
ML11 8PX
ML11 8TH
ML11 8TN
ML11 8PU
ML11 8ST
ML11 8TP
ML11 8QG
ML11 8PS
ML11 8QL
ML11 8PT
ML11 8TQ
ML11 8QS
ML11 8PY
ML11 8PZ
ML11 8TE
ML11 8TF
ML11 8NR
ML11 8NP
ML11 8NS
ML11 8QP
ML11 8PN
ML11 8PL
ML11 8PR
ML11 8PW
ML11 8PJ
ML11 8PH
ML11 8PP
ML11 8PG
ML11 8NW
ML11 8PQ
ML11 7SN
ML11 8RB
ML11 8SA
ML11 8SB
ML11 8RA
ML11 8QY
ML11 8SD
ML11 8QZ
ML11 8RD
ML11 7SL
ML11 7LS
ML11 8SE
ML11 7SE
ML11 8RE
ML11 8RZ
ML11 8RF
ML11 8NN
ML11 8RJ
ML11 8RL
ML11 8RG
ML11 8NL
ML11 8RQ
ML11 7LT
ML11 7SS
ML11 8RH
ML11 7SF
ML11 7SD
ML11 7EW
ML11 7TE
ML11 8TR
ML11 8RU
ML11 8RY
ML11 7SP
ML11 8RP
ML11 8RW
ML11 8RX
ML11 8RT
ML11 8FB
ML11 7SY
ML11 8RR
ML11 7SZ
ML11 7TA
ML11 7SG
ML11 7TB
ML11 7SJ
ML11 7RW
ML11 8RS
ML11 7RT
ML11 7SH
ML11 7SQ
ML11 8NT
ML11 7RU
ML11 7SB
ML11 7SW
ML11 8NU
ML11 8LR
ML11 8SL
ML11 8NX
ML11 8SR
ML11 7TF
ML11 7RN
ML11 8SS
ML11 8NY
ML11 8LA
ML11 8BP
ML11 8NZ
ML11 8SX
ML11 8SN
ML11 8JY
ML11 8SZ
ML11 8JX
ML11 7SR
ML11 7RL
ML11 8SW
ML11 7TH
ML11 7TG
ML11 8HF
ML11 8HE
ML11 8HQ
ML11 7RQ
ML11 8HG
ML11 8HA
ML11 8JZ
ML11 7SA
ML11 7RZ
ML11 8JU
ML11 8SG
ML11 7RR
ML11 8HJ
ML11 8TJ
ML11 8HL
ML11 8SP
ML11 7SU
ML11 8LU
ML11 8HH
ML11 8JN
ML11 8JL
ML11 8HN
ML11 8JT
ML11 8JG
ML11 8JB
ML11 7JU
ML11 8PB
ML11 8JD
ML11 8HW
ML11 8JQ
ML11 8JJ
ML11 8JH
ML11 8HP
ML11 8JA
ML11 8HR
ML11 8PD
ML11 9ZS
ML11 8JF
ML11 8JE
ML11 9FZ
ML11 9ZR
ML8 4QR
ML11 8JW
ML11 8QT
ML11 8HY
ML11 8PE
ML11 8JS
ML11 8JP
ML11 8HZ
ML11 7RX
ML11 7RS
ML11 8GZ
ML11 8HX
ML11 8HT
ML11 8JR
ML11 7JN
ML11 7JP
ML11 7DF
ML11 8SJ
ML11 7JL
ML11 8SY
ML11 7BD
ML11 7JW
ML11 7DD
ML11 9TA
ML11 8QU
ML11 7DB
ML8 4QS
ML11 7BT
ML11 7BE
ML11 9SZ
ML11 8QX
ML11 7DU
ML11 7JA
ML11 7EE
ML11 7ED
ML11 8SF
ML11 7BG
ML11 7JD
ML11 7DA
ML11 7JB
ML11 7RP
ML11 8HU
ML11 7BZ
ML11 7BY
ML11 7HZ
ML11 7EA
ML11 7JE
ML11 7EB
ML11 7RY
ML11 7RG
ML11 7JF
ML11 8SQ
ML11 8SH
ML11 8EZ
ML11 7ER
ML11 7DE
ML11 8HS
ML11 7EP
ML11 7BX
ML11 7JQ

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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