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J W MOT Centre
MOT test station 18876 at 2 Maypole Crescent, Darent Industrial Estate, Slade Green, Erith,kent DA8 2JZ, in Bexley. Authorised for Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
4 of 6
Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
135
469 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.2 miles
Cab Care Centre
Station details
- DVSA site number
- 18876
- Register status
- Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 1: Motorcycles up to 200ccClass 2: Motorcycles over 200ccClass 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- 2 Maypole Crescent, Darent Industrial Estate, Slade Green, Erith,kent
- Postcode
- DA8 2JZ
- Council district
- Bexley, Kent (65 listed stations)
- Region
- London
- Map position
- full postcode · 51.4780, 0.2131
What J W MOT Centre can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 |
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
J W MOT Centre is an MOT test station at 2 Maypole Crescent, Darent Industrial Estate, Slade Green, Erith,kent, DA8 2JZ, in Bexley, Kent (London). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 18876, and is authorised for 4 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).
Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 14 of the 65 stations listed in Bexley hold Class 1 or 2, and 69 of the 469 stations within 10 miles of this one do. For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 19 authorised stations in the district and one of 139 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 62 of the district's 65 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Cab Care Centre in Erith, 0.2 miles away (Class 4). 135 other stations sit within 5 miles and 469 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.4 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65, Class 4 £54.85, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £40-55 is the typical Class 4 car price in London according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.
No Companies House company was matched to this trading name and postcode on 1 May 2026. That is common for MOT garages, many of which trade as sole traders or partnerships, and it says nothing about the station's authorisation, which comes from the DVSA list above.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01322 330500. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
J W MOT Centre and its nearest alternatives
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- Exact postcode position
- J W MOT Centre, or the row you are pointing at
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Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to DA8 2JZ, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cab Care Centre (district list)Unit E Darenth Works, DA8 2SP | Erith | 0.2 miles | 123457 |
| Star Automotive LtdUnit 3, DA8 2AJ | Erith | 0.8 miles | 123457 |
| London Hire MOT Centre185 Manor Road, DA8 2AD | London | 0.8 miles | 123457 |
| In N Out Centres Retail Limited (district list)Morrisons Car Park, DA8 2AH | Erith | 1.2 miles | 123457 |
| Ensign Bus Company LimitedJuliette Close, RM15 4YF | South Ockendon | 1.4 miles | 123457 |
What an MOT costs at a Classes 1, 2, 4 and 7 station in London
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
London typical (Class 4 car)
£40-55
From this site's regional guide for London
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 | £40-55 |
Caps are the DVSA statutory maximums (unchanged since April 2010, re-verified 24 August 2026); typical charges are this site's observed ranges. The MOT fee is VAT-exempt. High overheads and strong demand mean many garages charge at or near the maximum. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Related MOT cost guides
Motorcycle MOT Cost
£29.65 max for Class 1 and 2; sidecar £37.80.
Van MOT Cost
£54.85 under 3,000kg (Class 4), £58.60 for 3,000-3,500kg (Class 7).
Car MOT Cost (Class 4)
£54.85 cap, £30-45 typical, what Class 4 covers.
MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Where this listing comes from
- Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 26 Feb 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 26 Feb 2026. DVSA updates the list roughly quarterly; authorisations can change between releases, so check with the station before travelling.
- Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Geography: districts, regions and distances derived from postcodes via postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory). Contains OS data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026; Contains Royal Mail data (c) Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026; Contains National Statistics data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026.
- Company details: Company details from Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 2026-05-01, matched by name and postcode; no officer or personal data is used. ukcompanyfinder.com is a Digital Signet site.
- Not on the register: prices, opening hours, websites and booking. The £54.85 cap and typical charges on this page come from this site's verified fee guide, not from DVSA's station list.
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