Canolfan MOT Centre Limited

Canolfan MOT Centre Limited is an MOT test station at Cambrian Terrace, Porthmadog, LL49 9EH, in Gwynedd (Wales). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number 7894A2, and is authorised for 6 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), three-wheelers up to 450kg (Class 3), cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4), private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats (Class 5) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).

Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 10 of the 78 stations listed in Gwynedd hold Class 1 or 2, and 2 of the 15 stations within 10 miles of this one do. For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 28 authorised stations in the district and one of 5 within 10 miles. It is one of 20 stations in Gwynedd authorised for Class 5 private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, a class most garages cannot test; 3 stations within 10 miles hold it. Three-wheeler (Class 3) testing is rarer still, with 1 station in the district. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 77 of the district's 78 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Hugh's Tyres, 0.0 miles away (Class 4). 8 other stations sit within 5 miles and 15 within 10 miles, which makes this a moderately served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.9 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65, Class 3 £37.80, Class 4 £54.85, Class 5 £59.55 to £80.65, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Wales according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.

Companies House records CANOLFAN MOT CENTRE LIMITED (company number 05310310) against this station, matched by a unique registered name in the same postcode area; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 10 Dec 2004 (21 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01766 512493. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.