Getting an MOT
MOT costs
There’s a maximum amount MOT test stations can charge. This depends on the type of vehicle.
The maximum fee for a car is £54.85 and £29.65 for a standard motorcycle.
You do not pay VAT on the fee.
| Vehicle class | Age first MOT needed (years) | Maximum MOT fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle (engine size up to 200cc) | 1 | 3 | £29.65 |
| Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size up to 200cc) | 1 | 3 | £37.80 |
| Motorcycle (engine size over 200cc) | 2 | 3 | £29.65 |
| Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size over 200cc) | 2 | 3 | £37.80 |
| 3-wheeled vehicles (up to 450kg unladen weight) | 3 | 3 | £37.80 |
| 3-wheeled vehicles (over 450kg unladen weight) | 4 | 3 | £54.85 |
| Cars (up to 8 passenger seats) | 4 | 3 | £54.85 |
| Motor caravans | 4 | 3 | £54.85 |
| Quads (max unladen weight 400kg - for goods vehicles 550kg and max net power of 15kw) | 4 | 3 | £54.85 |
| Dual purpose vehicles | 4 | 3 | £54.85 |
| Private hire and public service vehicles (up to 8 seats) | 4 | 3 | £54.85 |
| Ambulances and taxis | 4 | 1 | £54.85 |
| Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats) | 4 | 1 | £57.30 |
| Goods vehicles (up to 3,000kg design gross weight) | 4 | 3 | £54.85 |
| Class 4 vehicles (9 to 12 passenger seats) with a seat belt installation check | 4a | n/a | £64 |
| Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (13 to 16 passenger seats) | 5 | 1 | £59.55 |
| Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (more than 16 passenger seats) | 5 | 1 | £80.65 |
| Playbuses | 5 | 1 | £80.65 |
| Class 5 vehicles (13 to 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check | 5a | n/a | £80.50 |
| Class 5 vehicles (more than 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check | 5a | n/a | £124.50 |
| Goods vehicles (over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg design gross weight) | 7 | 3 | £58.60 |