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MOT Test Centres in Dacorum

44 MOT test stations in Dacorum, Hertfordshire (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 6 (14%) test motorcycles, 9 (20%) test Class 7 vans and 30 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

44

#27 of 45 districts in East of England

Test motorcycles

6

14% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

9

20% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

5 / 2

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the Dacorum Stations Can Test

Of the 44 listed stations, 42 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 Dacorum. Motorcycle riders have 6 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 9; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 5; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Hemel Hempstead (27), Berkhamsted (6), Tring (5), Kings Langley (2) and 4 other post towns. 4 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc614%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc614%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg25%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats4295%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats511%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg920%£58.60

Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (14)

Stations in Dacorum 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 Dacorum
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Bovingdon MOTS and Service Centre LtdPudds Cross Industrial UnitsHemel HempsteadHP3 0NW01442 832474123457
Bridge Garage Services LtdUnit B Riversend RoadHemel HempsteadHP3 9AJ01442 235412123457
Eds TreadsOrchard StreetHemel HempsteadHP3 9DT01442 244027123457
Ellis Autos LimitedUnit T2, Trinity WorksHemel HempsteadHP1 2UJ01442 866683123457
Hanafan Auto Care909 909 ParadiseHemel HempsteadHP2 4TF01442 863282123457
Harts Motors131 High StreetSt AlbansAL3 8LG01582 840474123457
Hartwell FordRedbourn RoadHemel HempsteadHP2 7AZ01442 220200123457
Kipling Motorist CentreUnit 5Hemel HempsteadHP2 7EB01442 259665123457
Lingard MotorsUnit 3-4 Billet LaneBerkhampsteadHP4 1DP01442 871911123457
Moores Hemel Hempstead LtdLondon RoadHemel HempsteadHP3 9SX01442 252601123457
R P MotorcyclesR/O 60 High StreetBerkhamstedHP4 2BP01442 865373123457
Royal Mail Group PLC Fleet and Maintenance ServicesMaylands AvenueHemel HempsteadHP2 7DF07484 510451123457
The Car Works (Herts) LtdUnit 3, Site 2BerkhamstedHP4 1EH01442 878500123457
Tring MOT & Clutch CentreUnit 48 Silk Mill Industrial EstateTringHP23 5EF01442 890289123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (30)

Stations in Dacorum 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 Dacorum
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Advance MotorsTwo Waters RoadHemel HempsteadHP3 9BS01442 251212123457
Allen & Couser Motors Ltd3 Chapel StreetBerkhamstedHP4 2EA01442 864439123457
Apsley MOTS Ltd233 London RoadHemel HempsteadHP3 9SE01442 256881123457
Ashridge Vehicles LimitedFourways CornerBerkhamstedHP4 1QP01442 843884123457
B & H AutosUnit CPotten End BerkhampstedHP4 2SH01442 842303123457
C & B Motor CompanyGadebridge Service StationHemel HempsteadHP1 3LD01442 213757123457
De Lisle LtdUnit 2, Site 2 Northbridge RoadHertfordshireHP4 1EH01442 872711123457
Formula One AutocentresWoodlane End · Formula One AutocentresHemel HempsteadHP2 4SN01442 798000123457
Group 1 Mercedes-Benz of Hemel HempsteadLondon RoadHemel HempsteadHP3 9SX07768 835496123457
Grovebury Cars of Tring22 Western RoadTringHP23 4BB01442 871234123457
Halfords Autocentre28 Mark Road · Halfords AutocentreHemel HempsteadHP2 7BW01442 245634123457
Hardings (Hemel Hempstead) LimitedFletcher WayHemel HempsteadHP2 5SE01442 292500123457
J Hollick LtdUnit 1Kings LangleyWD4 8AU01923 266662123457
Jd Motors58B Western RoadTringHP23 4BB01442 828824123457
Kwik Fit501 London Road · Kwik FitHemel HempsteadHP3 9BQ01442 257375123457
Kwik Fit286-290 High Street · Kwik FitBerkhamstedHP4 1AH01442 873828123457
Leverstock Mot'sLeasideHemel HempsteadHP2 4PZ01442 212274123457
Mechanix DirectUnit 12, Kents Avenue Industrial EstateHemel HempsteadHP3 9XH01442 241885123457
Motest Hemel Hempstead126 Bennetts End RoadHemel HempsteadHP3 8DY01442 212102123457
Mr Clutch AutocentresUnit 1 Manor AvenueHemel HempsteadHP3 9DW01442 236542123457
Nash Mills MOT & Service Centre194A Belswains LaneHemel HempsteadHP3 9XA01442 245678123457
Northridge Cars Ltd1 St Albans HillHemel HempsteadHP3 9NG01442 234456123457
Old Dairy GarageThe Old DairyTringHP23 4JU01442 828833123457
S & T Autos167 High StreetBerkhamstedHP4 3HB01442 876210123457
Sytner TringLondon RoadTringHP23 5RE01442 902437123457
Tower Hill GarageTower Hill GarageKings LangleyWD4 9LR01923 262701123457
Tune TechThe GarageHemel HempsteadHP3 8AW01442 288882123457
V P Autoservices559 London RoadHemel HempsteadHP2 2RE01442 268163123457
V P AutoservicesUnit 6Hemel HempsteadHP1 2RE01442 268163123457
Waterend Tyres & MOTWater End GarageHemel HempsteadHP1 3BD01442 267000123457

What an MOT costs in Dacorum

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

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. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

Nearby Districts

Three Riversabout 6 miles between district centres17St Albansabout 8 miles between district centres36Watfordabout 8 miles between district centres29Lutonabout 10 miles between district centres69Buckinghamshireabout 11 miles between district centres206Hertsmereabout 11 miles between district centres26

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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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Updated 2026-06-11