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MOT Test Centres in Dover
46 MOT test stations in Dover, Kent (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 4 (9%) test motorcycles, 14 (30%) test Class 7 vans and 28 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £35-50 is typical.
Stations listed
46
#31 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
4
9% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
14
30% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
6 / 3
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Dover Stations Can Test
Of the 46 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 Dover. Motorcycle riders have 4 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 14; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 6; three-wheelers can be tested at 3. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Dover (18), Deal (11), Sandwich (8), Canterbury (6) and 3 other post towns. 3 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 4 | 9% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 4 | 9% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 3 | 7% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 45 | 98% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 6 | 13% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 14 | 30% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (18)
Stations in Dover 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbells of Deal Limited1/3 Deal Business Park | Deal | CT14 9PZ | 01304 373527 | 123457 |
| Capel Garage30 Old Dover Road | Folkestone | CT18 7HN | 01303 254282 | 123457 |
| Class CarsUnit 1, 2 & 2A Stoner House | Sandwich | CT13 9LY | 01304 448340 | 123457 |
| Coombe Valley MOT Centre LimitedUnit 1 | Dover | CT17 0UP | 01304 809801 | 123457 |
| Deal Truck and van CentreUnit 1 | Deal | CT14 9QB | 01304 389890 | 123457 |
| Dick Dunkley Commercial and Car Repairs67 Mill Hill | Deal | CT14 9EW | 01304 375403 | 123457 |
| East Kent Automotive LimitedUnits 8 & 9 Five Oaks Business Park | Canterbury | CT4 6RY | 01227 201234 | 123457 |
| Ekr Commercials LimitedThe Old Brickworks | Dover | CT15 4ND | 01304 840283 | 123457 |
| Eythorne Garage Services Ltd4 Sandwich Road | Dover | CT15 4AA | 01304 830349 | 123457 |
| Highway MotorsUnit 5 | Sandwich | CT13 0AE | 07977 116621 | 123457 |
| Husk (UK) LimitedThe Freight Terminal | Canterbury | CT15 7JW | 01304 833293 | 123457 |
| Perrys Motor Sales LtdHoneywood Parkway | Dover | CT16 3PT | 01304 752572 | 123457 |
| Pjb Vehicle Services Limited1 Poulton Close | Dover | CT17 0HL | 01304 212432 | 123457 |
| Poulton Service & Exhaust CentreHollow Wood Road | Dover | CT17 0UB | 01304 201235 | 123457 |
| Roadstar CyclesVictoria Park Mews | Dover | CT16 1QP | 01304 202881 | 123457 |
| Rose's GarageKing Street | Sandwich | CT13 9BL | 01304 617207 | 123457 |
| Total Motor Care LimitedUnit 51 | Sandwich | CT13 9LY | 01304 620999 | 123457 |
| Woods Commercial Services LtdUnit 7 Covert Road | Canterbury | CT3 3EQ | 01304 841920 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (28)
Stations in Dover 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; £35-50 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autobase2 North Barrack Road | Deal | CT14 7DS | 01304 374444 | 123457 |
| Cherry Tree Garage Ltd19 Cherry Tree Avenue | Dover | CT16 2NL | 01304 202129 | 123457 |
| D P Lead and Sons LimitedKearsney Garage | Dover | CT16 3AB | 01304 824155 | 123457 |
| Direct ServiceUnit 10 | Dover | CT17 0HL | 07816 142245 | 123457 |
| Ebdens Garage57 Gilford Road | Deal | CT14 7DH | 01304 374190 | 123457 |
| Ejw Autos LimitedWarehouse E | Dover | CT17 0HL | 07850 982737 | 123457 |
| Elms Vale Garage7 To 13 Elms Vale Road | Dover | CT17 9NZ | 01304 201077 | 123457 |
| Empire Motors LimitedUnit 17/18 White Cliffs Business Park | Dover | CT16 3EH | 01304 821607 | 123457 |
| Foxborough Tyre CompanyFoxborough Hill | Sandwich | CT13 0NY | 01304 621172 | 123457 |
| Guilton Forge GarageAsh | Canterbury | CT3 2HR | 01304 812630 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit 4 Dover Trade Park · Halfords Autocentre | Dover | CT16 3PT | 01304 829355 | 123457 |
| Hi Q (Elite Garages)Dover Road | Deal | CT14 7NX | 01304 374037 | 123457 |
| Hi Q Dover Tyres and Autocentre373-375 Folkestone Road | Kent | CT17 9JR | 01304 203576 | 123457 |
| Highway Auto Centre LtdHighway Auto Centre | Deal | CT14 0AS | 07899 668219 | 123457 |
| Hollis Motors1 Crabble Hill | Dover | CT17 0RS | 01304 206710 | 123457 |
| HorizonCasino Filling Station | Canterbury | CT3 1NL | 01227 722552 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit47-49 Queen Street · Kwik Fit | Deal | CT14 6EY | 01304 371317 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitCherry Tree Avenue · Kwik Fit | Dover | CT16 2NH | 01304 210338 | 123457 |
| M and D RepairsWater Street Garage | Deal | CT14 6DJ | 01304 366793 | 123457 |
| Malcolm Waite Ltd9 Park Avenue | Deal | CT14 9AL | 01304 380011 | 123457 |
| Mechanic 2 YouUnit 5 | Canterbury Kent | CT3 3EP | 01227 469676 | 123457 |
| Robinson Motors M B LimitedWhite Mill | Sandwich | CT13 9JB | 01304 611719 | 123457 |
| Rogers and Andrews MotorsLakeside Garage | Sandwich | CT13 9ND | 01304 613529 | 123457 |
| Sandwich Service PointNew Street | Sandwich | CT13 9JP | 01304 617575 | 123457 |
| South Court GarageMongeham Road | Deal | CT14 9LL | 01304 368544 | 123457 |
| Southern Motion LtdUnit 1 Casino Garage | Canterbury | CT3 1NL | 01227 722125 | 123457 |
| TrustytecPlough Garage | Dover | CT15 7AB | 01304 226805 | 123457 |
| Watling Tyre Service LtdCherry Tree Avenue | Dover | CT16 2NH | 01304 202764 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Dover
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
South East typical (Class 4 car)
£35-50
From this site's regional guide for South East
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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. 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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