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MOT Test Centres in Caerphilly

71 MOT test stations in Caerphilly (Wales) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 12 (17%) test motorcycles, 25 (35%) test Class 7 vans and 38 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.

Stations listed

71

#10 of 22 districts in Wales

Test motorcycles

12

17% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

25

35% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

17 / 5

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the Caerphilly Stations Can Test

Of the 71 listed stations, 70 test Class 4 (cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans and taxis), which makes a car MOT the easiest test to place in Caerphilly. Motorcycle riders have 12 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 25; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 17; three-wheelers can be tested at 5. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Caerphilly (20), Blackwood (16), Newport (10), Hengoed (9) and 10 other post towns. 1 is a national chain or dealer-group branch and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc1115%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc1217%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg57%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats7099%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats1724%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg2535%£58.60

Where the 71 Caerphilly stations are

Every listed station in Caerphilly on one map. Point at a row in the tables below and its pin lights up; click a pin and the table jumps to that station. Zoom in and the clusters break apart into individual sites.

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Outline map of Caerphilly with 71 MOT test stations marked
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  • Area centroid, approximate (3)
  • Highlighted from the table

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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (33)

Stations in Caerphilly authorised for Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 as well as, or instead of, Class 4 cars. Each has its own page with classes, nearest alternatives and, where matched, the operating company.

Specialist MOT test stations in Caerphilly
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
A J MOT & Service CentreUnit 6BlackwoodNP12 3SW01443 879305123457
A J Stevens & SonsHigh Bank GarageBlackwoodNP12 3NL01443 831703123457
Abercarn MOT CentreUnit 13 H & J Darren DriveNewportNP11 5AR01495 245005123457
Alans MOT CentreUnit A1PengamNP12 3SL01443 820077123457
Automation MOT & Service StationUnit 3 Fern CloseNewportNP11 3EH01495 246576123457
Britannia Tyres & Exhaust Centre LimitedUnit A5 Britannia Centre For EnterpriseBlackwoodNP12 3SP01443 821666123457
Bryn-Gwyn GarageBryn-Gwyn RdBlackwoodNP12 3RZ01443 831280123457
Byron Spear MotorsCommercial StHengoedCF82 7DY01443 812649123457
Caerphilly County Borough CouncilVehicle Maintenance · council-runHengoedCF82 7PG01443 873748123457
Caerphilly MOT CentreUnit 4B Sir Alfred Owen WayCaerphillyCF83 3HU029 2086 5500123457
Commercial Motors UK LimitedGraig Y Fedw RoadCaerphillyCF83 4AS029 2083 0321123457
Dragon Fleetcare LimitedUnit TCaerphillyCF83 2RZ029 2086 2019123457
Ezee Fit Tyres LtdRiversideRiscaNP11 6NP01633 614479123457
G F Williams & Sons Risca Garages Ltd89 Cromwell RdNewportNP11 7AD01633 612412123457
Gkt MOT CentreGilwern YardPontllanfraithNP12 2AX07984 557228123457
Glenside Commercials Ltd18 Green Way Commercials LtdCaerphillyCF83 8DW029 2085 8000123457
Kjm (Autos) LimitedClearway Service StationHengoedCF82 8GD01443 873030123457
Lts AutocentreRhymney WalkTredegarNP22 5DX01685 842255123457
Martyn's MOTSUnit 54AberbargoedCF81 9EP07810 016834123457
Mike's MOT Service & RepairUnit 21 Western Industrial EstateCaerphillyCF83 1BQ07976 600666123457
Mint Motor Services LtdUnit A3NewportNP11 7BH07793 543469123457
Moores Motor Repairs Limited1 Islwyn RoadNewportNP11 7QD01495 272780123457
Mot's @ Unit 23Unit 23RhymneyNP22 5PT07350 871607123457
Msjb MotorsUnit 1RiscaNP11 6DP01633 619606123457
Pee Gee MotorcyclesBedwas RoadCaerphillyCF83 3AR029 2086 3536123457
Penallta MOTS and ServicingUnit 4 Penallta Ind EstHengoedCF82 7QZ01443 816950123457
Pengam MOT & Repair CentreUnit 1BlackwoodNP12 3TB01443 834343123457
Rob's MOT & Service StationUnit 3C,CaerphillyCF83 3HU029 2088 8899123457
South Wales Service Centre LtdUnit 4-Premier BuildingsCaerphillyCF83 8YE029 2088 8998123457
St Davids MOT CentreNyddfa YardBlackwoodNP12 3UZ01443 879878123457
Steven Andrew KnibbsUnit 3 Woodland PlaceBlackwoodNP12 3QX01443 822974123457
The Garage Bedwas Ltd31 Newport RoadCaerphillyCF83 8AA029 2264 4145123457
Ystrad Service Centre LtdUnit 1-4 Hazel CloseCaerphillyCF82 7UB01443 540460123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (38)

Stations in Caerphilly authorised for Class 4 only: cars, vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis and minibuses up to 12 seats. The £54.85 cap applies; £30-45 is typical.

Class 4 only MOT test stations in Caerphilly
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
A and S Motor RepairsUnit 16 Sir Alfred Owen WayCaerphillyCF83 3HU029 2085 9191123457
A J Bradley & Sons Garage ServicesNew Deri Service StationBargoedCF81 9HX01443 830584123457
A K MotorsUnit 2 & Unit 3BargoedCF81 9EP07429 468034123457
Ace Performance Cars LimitedHigh StreetNewportNP11 4GU01495 243254123457
Advanced Mototec LtdStarks YardBlackwoodNP12 2JG01495 224587123457
Airvolk Motors LtdBridge St GarageBlackwoodNP12 1AT01495 221953123457
AutocareThe SquareHengoedCF82 8BT01443 879091123457
Bedwas Road Filling StationBedwas RoadCaerphillyCF83 3AR029 2088 2830123457
Blackwood Auto CentreUnit C1 Britannia CentreBlackwoodNP12 3SP01443 820153123457
Caerphilly Car Clinic LtdNantgarw RoadCaerphillyCF83 1BW029 2088 8834123457
Cefn Hengoed Garage37 Hengoed AvenueHengoedCF82 7HX01443 812224123457
Cg AutosOld Brass Foundry GarageNewportNP11 3PL01495 244978123457
Colin Price CarsMaesycwmmer Service StationHengoedCF82 7PT01443 814262123457
Crosskeys AutomotiveUnit 7 Newtown Industrial EstateCrosskeysNP11 7PZ01495 270864123457
Dainton BrosBrynavon TerraceHengoedCF82 7LZ01443 813756123457
Ec MOTS and Service Centre LimitedWingfield CrescentCaerphillyCF83 3NT029 2085 2844123457
Hi-Speed TyresMafon RoadTreharrisCF46 6PE01443 451800123457
J J Motor RepairsCommercial StCaerphillyCF83 4GY029 2083 1661123457
K&M Automotive LtdUnit A5A The YardBlackwoodNP12 2JG01495 825112123457
Kb Motors (2025) Ltd92-94 Commercial StreetRiscaNP11 6EE01633 547460123457
King David TyresWestern Industrial EstCaerphillyCF83 1BQ029 2088 5835123457
Kwik FitPontygwindy Road · Kwik FitCaerphillyCF83 3HD029 2086 6170123457
Lh TyresUnit D2BlackwoodNP12 3SW01443 520123123457
Ms Motor Services153 Commercial StNewportNP11 6EE01633 601372123457
N/AUnit 3/6, Sir Alfred Owen WayCaerphillyCF83 3HU029 2280 2733123457
N/AUnit 7/8 Severn RoadPontypriddCF37 5YH01443 824380123457
Ovr @ Newbridge Motors LtdUnit 1 Cwmdows LaneNewportNP11 4AL01495 244700123457
Paramount MOT & RepairsUnit D Park Service StationBlackwoodNP12 3HA01443 832166123457
Park Road Repair Services LtdPark RoadCaerphillyCF81 8SP01443 831938123457
Pitstop Garage (Pengam) LtdUnit 3BlackwoodNP12 3AA01443 835905123457
Quality Car Repairs & MOT Center Limited5E Pentwyn RoadBlackwoodNP12 1HN01495 220600123457
Rd MOTS LtdUnit 2 Oak HouseNewportNP11 3AP01495 244793123457
S L D Auto RepairsUnit 4HengoedCF82 7SW01443 814642123457
V WilliamsThe GarageBlackwoodNP12 0LE01495 230868123457
W T Motors55 Gilfach StBargoedCF82 8LS01443 839091123457
Western Motors 95Units 9/10CaerphillyCF83 1BQ029 2088 6565123457
Wheel City Motors LimitedDuffryn GarageAberbargoedCF81 9AD01443 831959123457
Williams Garage ServicesGwerthonor PlaceBargoedCF81 8JS01443 831178123457

What an MOT costs in Caerphilly

DVSA maximum, Class 4 car

£54.85

Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales

Wales typical (Class 4 car)

£30-45

From this site's regional guide for Wales

Free retest

10 days

If the vehicle stays at the station for repair

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg£37.80£28-37
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats£59.55 to £80.65£50-80
Class 7Goods 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. Cardiff and Swansea are competitive; rural mid-Wales is more limited. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

Nearby Districts

Torfaenabout 8 miles between district centres38Rhondda Cynon Tafabout 9 miles between district centres86Blaenau Gwentabout 9 miles between district centres25Merthyr Tydfilabout 9 miles between district centres24Newportabout 11 miles between district centres62Cardiffabout 11 miles between district centres128

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MOT Fees by Vehicle Class

The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.

Cheapest MOT

Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.

Average MOT Cost 2026

£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.

When Is My MOT Due?

Check the date and use the one-month early booking window.

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.
  • 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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Updated 2026-06-11