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MOT Test Centres in Guildford

56 MOT test stations in Guildford, Surrey (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 8 (14%) test motorcycles, 15 (27%) test Class 7 vans and 34 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

56

#21 of 64 districts in South East

Test motorcycles

8

14% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

15

27% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

6 / 1

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the Guildford Stations Can Test

Of the 56 listed stations, 51 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 Guildford. Motorcycle riders have 8 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 15; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 6; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 5 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Guildford (40), Aldershot (5), Godalming (2), Ash Vale (1) and 8 other post towns. 5 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc814%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc814%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg12%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats5191%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats611%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg1527%£58.60

Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (22)

Stations in Guildford 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 Guildford
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
2M Auto Services (UK) LimitedUnit 4 Lynwood NurseryGuildfordGU3 2JJ01483 493333123457
A & M MOT Services Limited6 Westfield RoadGuildfordGU1 1RR01483 454775123457
Fg Barnes and Sons LimitedSlyfield GreenGuildfordGU1 1RT01483 885885123457
Gordon Farley Motor Cycles Limited15 Barrack RoadGuildfordGU2 9ZR01483 538485123457
Guildford Borough CouncilTransport Offices · council-runGuildfordGU1 1QE01483 445095123457
Guildford Harley-DavidsonWeyvern ParkGuildfordGU3 1NA01483 207222123457
Guildford Tyre Company Limited97 New RoadChilworthGU4 8LP01483 663400123457
Guildford Tyre Company Limited11 Lysons AvenueAldershotGU12 5QF01252 413013123457
Halfords AutocentreUnit 1A · Halfords AutocentreGuildfordGU2 7YB01483 531114123457
Kwik Fit13 Moorfield Road · Kwik FitGuildfordGU1 1RU01483 452359123457
Lookers Skoda (Guildford)Astolat WayGuildfordGU3 1NE01483 462500123457
Lookers Volkswagen (Guildford)17 Moorfield RoadGuildfordGU1 1SD07583 169763123457
Motormech Guildford LimitedUnit 1H Cathedral Hill Industrial EstateGuildfordGU2 7YB01483 502671123457
N/AUnit 4GuildfordGU1 1AE01483 701723123457
Normandy Motorcycle CompanyGuildford RoadSurreyGU3 2AR01483 235388123457
Pantech Autotechnicians LimitedThe A3 GarageGuildfordGU2 7RZ01483 303999123457
Richmond Cars (Guildford) Limited25-27 Moorfield RoadGuildfordGU1 1RY01483 317317123457
Shalford Auto Centre LtdHorsham RoadGuildfordGU4 8DQ01483 962488123457
Sms Guildford (Team Protyre)42 Moorfield Road · ProtyreGuildfordGU1 1RU01483 566355123457
Think Ford Guildford54 Moorfield RoadGuildfordGU1 1TB01483 577371123457
Top-Tech GarageUnit 2A Cobbs YardAsh ValeGU12 5QD01252 447958123457
Vines of Guildford21-23 Moorfield RoadGuildfordGU1 1RD07765 236429123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (34)

Stations in Guildford 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.

Class 4 only MOT test stations in Guildford
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Ack Automotive ServicesPortsmouth RoadRipleyGU23 6EY01483 225373123457
AutologikUnits 1-2GuildfordGU1 4QZ01483 563655123457
Barons Automotive LimitedLysons AvenueAldershotGU12 5QF01252 520500123457
Basingstoke MOT & Tyre Centre-Wade Road-Ltd1 Lysons AvenueAldershotGU12 5QF01252 545800123457
Bell & Colvill (Horsley) Limited15 Westfield RoadGuildfordGU1 1RR01483 281000123457
Bellfields Auto ServicesNorth MoorsGuildfordGU1 1SE01483 560251123457
Best Service Centre Limited59 Recreation RoadGuildfordGU1 1HE01483 459587123457
Browns of GuildfordWonborough CommonComptonGU3 1DX07557 354555123457
Charterhouse GarageUnit 3 The RickyardGodalmingGU7 2QA01483 416612123457
E M Autotechniques Limited29A Kings RoadGuildfordGU4 8JX01483 301306123457
Formula One Autocentres LimitedStockton Close · Formula One AutocentresGuildfordGU1 1HR01483 572893123457
Group 1 Jaguar Land Rover GuildfordUnit 1GuildfordGU1 1SZ01483 568262123457
Guildford Audi14-16 Moorfield RoadGuildfordGU1 1RU01483 547700123457
Guildford Tyre Company Limited13-14 Woodbridge MeadowsGuildfordGU1 1BA01483 562300123457
Halfords AutocentreWoodbridge Road · Halfords AutocentreGuildfordGU1 1EG01483 572901123457
Inchcape Toyota GuildfordMoorfield RoadGuildfordGU1 1TB01483 796300123457
Jordans Garage LimitedUnit 1 The RickyardGodalmingGU7 2QA01483 415201123457
Kingfisher CarsFramptons YardGuildfordGU2 9UW01483 506393123457
Lookers Audi FarnboroughTemplar AvenueFarnboroughGU14 6FB01252 532100123457
Lookers Colborne Limited2 North MoorsGuildfordGU1 1SD01483 547700123457
Mercedes-Benz of Guildford18-20 Moorfield RoadGuildfordGU1 1RU01483 654000123457
Normandy GarageGuildford RoadNormandyGU3 2DA01483 811111123457
Peaslake GaragePeaslake LaneGuildfordGU5 9RL01306 730728123457
Peter Silvester and Sons LimitedFairlands GarageGuildfordGU3 3HF07813 553549123457
Porsche Centre GuildfordWoodbridge MeadowsGuildfordGU1 1BD01483 408800123457
S E Autoworks LimitedUnit 3GuildfordGU1 4UQ01483 300096123457
Snows Guildford33 Moorfield RoadGuildfordGU1 1RU01483 220460123457
Squire Furneaux GuildfordGuildford RoadPirbrightGU24 0DA01483 485900123457
Surrey MOT CentreUnit 1A Normandy Business ParkGuildfordGU3 2AA01483 346646123457
The Forge Works129 Ash StreetAldershotGU12 6LJ01252 321514123457
Town & Country Cars62 Ash StreetAldershotGU12 6LR01252 796979123457
Transport Maintenance LimitedWood Street Service StationGuildfordGU3 3ET01483 235401123457
West Horsley Motor Works Limited208 The StreetLeatherheadKT24 6HS01483 282025123457
Yeomans Honda GuildfordPitch PlaceGuildfordGU3 3LD01483 234080123457

What an MOT costs in Guildford

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

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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.

Nearby Districts

Wokingabout 6 miles between district centres32Waverleyabout 7 miles between district centres42Rushmoorabout 7 miles between district centres38Surrey Heathabout 8 miles between district centres27Runnymedeabout 11 miles between district centres24Elmbridgeabout 12 miles between district centres30

All districts in South East · All regions

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.
  • 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