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MOT Test Centres in Harlow
29 MOT test stations in Harlow, Essex (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 5 (17%) test motorcycles, 14 (48%) test Class 7 vans and 13 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
29
#38 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
5
17% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
14
48% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
10 / 2
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Harlow Stations Can Test
Of the 29 listed stations, 27 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 Harlow. Motorcycle riders have 5 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 14; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 10; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Harlow (17), Essex (7), Harlow,essex (3), Harlow Essex (1) and 1 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 | 5 | 17% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 5 | 17% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 2 | 7% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 27 | 93% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 10 | 34% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 14 | 48% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (16)
Stations in Harlow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Motor Company1 Francis Court | Harlow | CM20 2JB | 01279 626105 | 123457 |
| Bloomfield Motor ServicesSwift House | Harlow | CM20 2DW | 01279 420224 | 123457 |
| Drt Auto LtdUnit 9 Burntmill | Harlow | CM20 2HT | 07718 922381 | 123457 |
| Elite Fleetcare LimitedMotorzone House | Harlow,essex | CM19 5AR | 01279 414780 | 123457 |
| EV Tec and MOTUnit 1, 2 Edinburgh Place | Essex | CM20 2DJ | 01279 898440 | 123457 |
| Gates of HarlowEdinburgh Way | Harlow | CM20 2EG | 01279 770588 | 123457 |
| Gibbo's Garage LtdUnit 27 Stortmill Industrial Estate | Harlow | CM20 2SN | 01279 423553 | 123457 |
| Groves Autos LimitedStation Approach | Harlow, Essex | CM20 2EL | 01279 421747 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit 6 Dukes Park · Halfords Autocentre | Essex | CM20 2GF | 01279 626941 | 123457 |
| Harlow Auto Centre24 Burnt Mill | Essex | CM20 2HS | 01279 641083 | 123457 |
| Harlow Auto Services Limited30 South Road | Essex | CM20 2AR | 01279 641414 | 123457 |
| Harris Motorcycles Limited13/18 Wych Elm | Harlow | CM20 1QR | 01279 425262 | 123457 |
| Ken Brown Motors44-46 Potter Street | Harlow | CM17 9AQ | 07751 663076 | 123457 |
| Mark Davall Motorcycles LtdUnit 3 | Essex | CM20 2AR | 01279 423322 | 123457 |
| Vanwise Group LimitedLondon Road | Harlow,essex | CM17 9AN | 01279 444994 | 123457 |
| Vertu HarlowRiver Way | Harlow | CM20 2ES | 01279 624190 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (13)
Stations in Harlow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Mill Garage Limited28 Burnt Mill | Harlow | CM20 2HU | 01279 451278 | 123457 |
| C M C HarlowEdinburgh Way | Harlow | CM20 2EG | 01279 425186 | 123457 |
| Epping Auto Care LtdUnit 19 | Harlow | CM19 5BX | 01279 437999 | 123457 |
| Formula One AutocentresEdinburgh Way · Formula One Autocentres | Harlow | CM20 2DH | 01279 454411 | 123457 |
| H G EvansStation Road | Harlow | CM17 0AW | 01279 429339 | 123457 |
| Harlow Motors LtdVenture House | Harlow,essex | CM18 7NF | 01279 445858 | 123457 |
| Kss Automotive LtdUnit 23 Stort Mill Industrial Estate | Essex | CM20 2SN | 01279 745451 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitEdinburgh Way · Kwik Fit | Harlow | CM20 2EG | 01279 641113 | 123457 |
| Mr Unique Tyre & Exhaust10 Wych Elm | Essex | CM20 1QP | 01279 434832 | 123457 |
| Ricky's Service and MOT Centre LtdUnit 9 | Harlow | CM19 5TJ | 01279 444443 | 123457 |
| Rjs MotorsUnits 8 And 9 | Harlow | CM19 5BJ | 01279 444423 | 123457 |
| Sm AutosUnit 5 Harolds Road | Harlow Essex | CM19 5BJ | 01279 432111 | 123457 |
| Wintry Motor PointTillwicks Road | Harlow | CM18 6NQ | 01279 641640 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Harlow
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
| 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. 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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