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MOT Test Centres in Castle Point
24 MOT test stations in Castle Point, Essex (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 7 (29%) test motorcycles, 7 (29%) test Class 7 vans and 13 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
24
#43 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
7
29% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
7
29% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
7 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Castle Point Stations Can Test
Of the 24 listed stations, 23 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 Castle Point. Motorcycle riders have 7 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 7; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 7; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Benfleet (12), Canvey Island (6), Essex (2), Hadleigh (1) and 3 other post towns. 2 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 7 | 29% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 7 | 29% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 4% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 23 | 96% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 7 | 29% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 7 | 29% | £58.60 |
Where the 24 Castle Point stations are
Every listed station in Castle Point 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.
- Exact postcode position
- Area centroid, approximate (1)
- Highlighted from the table
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (11)
Stations in Castle Point 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.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajn MOT Test Centre LimitedUnit 5 Mulberry Road | Canvey Island | SS8 0PR | 01268 693610 | 123457 |
| Allen FordStadium Way | Benfleet | SS7 3NL | 01268 522744 | 123457 |
| B M Bits LtdUnits 12 & 13 Runwood Road | Essex | SS8 0PL | 01268 683790 | 123457 |
| Canvey MOT & Service Centre LtdUnit 5 Sandhurst | Canvey Island | SS8 0SA | 01268 685507 | 123457 |
| Castle Point Motors191B Church Road | Benfleet | SS7 4PN | 01268 750237 | 123457 |
| Castle Point Motors Limited31 Armstrong Road | Benfleet | SS7 4PW | 01268 794545 | 123457 |
| E H Roberts Penet Group Limited251 Church Road | Benfleet | SS7 4QP | 01268 752811 | 123457 |
| Manor Service Centre Limited3 Armstrong Road | Benfleet | SS7 4PW | 01268 756009 | 123457 |
| Saxons MOT ServicesUnit C (2) Charfleets Road | Essex | SS8 0PQ | 01268 744322 | 123457 |
| Southwick Motor Services Ltd365 Long Road | Canvey Island | SS8 0JQ | 01268 682261 | 123457 |
| Western Propshafts21 Armstrong Road | Benfleet | SS7 4PW | 01268 751786 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (13)
Stations in Castle Point 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.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canvey Carriage CompanyCharfleets Industrial Estate | Canvey Island | SS8 0PR | 01268 690015 | 123457 |
| Canvey Motor CompanyMarine Garage | Canvey Island | SS8 7DR | 01268 511339 | 123457 |
| Cartec1 Kelvin Road | Benfleet | SS7 4QB | 01268 757969 | 123457 |
| Castle Motor Company296A London Road | Benfleet | SS7 2DD | 01702 557978 | 123457 |
| Charfleets Car Centre LimitedCanvey Road | Canvey Island | SS8 0PA | 01268 697999 | 123457 |
| Colbert Auto Services Limited6 Kelvin Road | Benfleet | SS7 4QB | 01268 795533 | 123457 |
| Essex Car SalesWoodmans Garage | Thundersley | SS7 3XA | 01268 741184 | 123457 |
| Group 1 BMW SouthendUnit 1/2 Airborne Close | Leigh on Sea | SS9 4ES | 01702 420111 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre543 To 557 Rayleigh Road · Halfords Autocentre | Benfleet | SS7 3TN | 01268 772216 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre320 London Road · Halfords Autocentre | Hadleigh | SS7 2DD | 01702 555331 | 123457 |
| Power Autos234 London Road | Benfleet | SS7 5UP | 01268 750711 | 123457 |
| Southend AudiClaydons Lane | Rayleigh | SS6 7UQ | 01268 740988 | 123457 |
| Steven Eagell Toyota57 Stadium Way | Benfleet | SS7 3TS | 01268 748999 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Castle Point
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
UK typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
National typical range; this site's regional guide does not split this region out separately.
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 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 | £50-80 |
| 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. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
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Related MOT cost guides
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.
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- 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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