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MOT Test Centres in Denbighshire
48 MOT test stations in Denbighshire (Wales) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 6 (13%) test motorcycles, 15 (31%) test Class 7 vans and 29 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
48
#15 of 22 districts in Wales
Test motorcycles
6
13% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
15
31% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
7 / 2
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Denbighshire Stations Can Test
Of the 48 listed stations, 45 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 Denbighshire. Motorcycle riders have 6 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 15; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 7; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. 3 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Rhyl (15), Denbigh (9), Prestatyn (7), Ruthin (6) and 8 other post towns. 3 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 6 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 6 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 2 | 4% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 45 | 94% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 7 | 15% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 15 | 31% | £58.60 |
Where the 48 Denbighshire stations are
Every listed station in Denbighshire 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 (2)
- Highlighted from the table
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (19)
Stations in Denbighshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A and D Motorcycles LtdSpencer Industrial Estate | Denbigh | LL16 5TQ | 01745 815105 | 123457 |
| Auto Tow LtdUnit 25 | Rhuddlan | LL18 5UZ | 01745 591959 | 123457 |
| AutomarkFormer Builders Yard | Ruthin | LL15 1NJ | 01824 709771 | 123457 |
| Autovale Tyres LtdUnit 23B | Rhyl | LL18 2PD | 01745 334424 | 123457 |
| Bridge Garage (Rhyl) LimitedMarsh Road | Rhyl | LL18 2AB | 01745 350498 | 123457 |
| Brig Y Don CommercialsWellington Road | Rhyl | LL18 1LE | 01745 336107 | 123457 |
| Coastal Cars116 Vale Road | Rhyl | LL18 2PD | 01745 339410 | 123457 |
| Denbighshire County CouncilDenbighshire County Council · council-run | Bodelwyddan | LL18 5SQ | 01824 708460 | 123457 |
| Glan Clwyd Garage53 Mwrog Street | Ruthin | LL15 1LB | 01824 705565 | 123457 |
| Graig MotorsGraig Yard | Denbigh | LL16 5US | 01745 815606 | 123457 |
| Maldwyn Williams Garage ServicesRhyl Road | Denbigh | LL16 5TH | 01745 812542 | 123457 |
| Marks MotorsCambrian House Lodge | Wrexham | LL11 5NH | 01978 758521 | 123457 |
| Moto-R1B Lon Parcwr | Ruthin | LL15 1LY | 01824 702500 | 123457 |
| Olys Autos Ltd111 Marsh Road | Rhyl | LL18 2AB | 01745 407763 | 123457 |
| Prestatyn Service CentreUnit 1 | Prestatyn | LL19 7ND | 01745 857104 | 123457 |
| Redstone ServiceUnit 2 | Ruthin | LL15 1NJ | 07387 973140 | 123457 |
| Taylorautos Ltd59 Ffordd Las | Rhyl | LL18 2EE | 01745 350621 | 123457 |
| Trefnant Garage LimitedUnit 1 Kinmel Drive | Denbighshire | LL18 5TY | 01745 730616 | 123457 |
| W R Davies63 Fforddlas | Rhyl | LL18 2EE | 01745 350000 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (29)
Stations in Denbighshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & K Autos North Wales LtdUnit A4 | Rhyl | LL18 2HJ | 01745 330500 | 123457 |
| A P MotorsBodfari Service Station | Denbigh | LL16 4DL | 01745 710165 | 123457 |
| ATS Euromaster LimitedRhyl Road · ATS Euromaster | Denbigh | LL16 5TA | 01745 812217 | 123457 |
| ATS Euromaster LimitedVale Road · ATS Euromaster | Rhyl | LL18 2PH | 01745 343647 | 123457 |
| Auto Services North Wales LtdPenrhewl Service Station | St Asaph | LL17 0EG | 01745 585191 | 123457 |
| Autocentre38 Trem Y Dyffryn | Denbigh | LL16 5TX | 01745 815550 | 123457 |
| Autovale Tyres Ltd13-19 Kwick Fit Centre | Rhyl | LL18 1BS | 01745 346449 | 123457 |
| Bodelwyddan Service Station LtdAbergele Road | Bodelwyddan | LL18 5SS | 01745 583587 | 123457 |
| C B Autos LimitedUnit 9-10 | Rhyl | LL18 2DF | 01745 336896 | 123457 |
| Celtic Cars Limited6 To 8 Meliden Road | Prestatyn | LL19 9RT | 01745 854462 | 123457 |
| Central GarageNant Hall Road | Prestatyn | LL19 9LR | 01745 854441 | 123457 |
| Cp Motors LtdThomas Avenue | Rhyl | LL18 6AN | 01745 571919 | 123457 |
| Dragon Tyre ServicesMwrog Street | Ruthin | LL15 1LB | 01824 703410 | 123457 |
| G & G Motors (NW) LimitedBryn Gwyrdd | Denbigh | LL16 5TA | 01745 812483 | 123457 |
| Gms Auto CentreUnit 10 | Prestatyn | LL19 9DG | 01745 889962 | 123457 |
| Kenrick MotorsMarket Street | Llangollen | LL20 8RA | 01978 861382 | 123457 |
| KerbsideOld British Gas Works | Rhyl | LL18 1EE | 01745 356135 | 123457 |
| Lloyd and WilliamsHaulfryn Garage | Ruthin | LL15 1DU | 01824 702324 | 123457 |
| Loggerheads GarageLoggerheads | Mold | CH7 5SA | 01352 810503 | 123457 |
| Meliden Motor Repairs125 Ffordd Talargoch | Prestatyn | LL19 8NR | 01745 887313 | 123457 |
| N W Morris LimitedBryn S M Service Station | Corwen | LL21 9SB | 01824 750325 | 123457 |
| Pen Y Bryn AutosBarkers Well Lane | Denbigh | LL16 3YF | 01745 812001 | 123457 |
| Pentre MotorsRuthin Road | Denbigh | LL16 4NT | 01745 890543 | 123457 |
| Rhino Tyres-Team ProtyreKinmel Park Industrial Estate · Protyre | Rhyl | LL18 5TQ | 01745 777000 | 123457 |
| Rtb Technical Services LimitedUnit 1 | Rhyl | LL18 2AD | 01745 334861 | 123457 |
| S & J Autocentre LimitedUnit 13 | Prestatyn | LL19 7HH | 01745 855516 | 123457 |
| St Asaph MOT CentreUnit 7 | St Asaph | LL17 0LU | 01745 585555 | 123457 |
| W R DaviesNant Garage | Prestatyn | LL19 9LE | 01745 858100 | 123457 |
| Wilsons Motor ServicesEliot Buildings | Rhuddlan | LL18 2TR | 01745 590272 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Denbighshire
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
| 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. Cardiff and Swansea are competitive; rural mid-Wales is more limited. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
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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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