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MOT Test Centres in Hertsmere
26 MOT test stations in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 6 (23%) test motorcycles, 6 (23%) test Class 7 vans and 16 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
26
#42 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
6
23% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
6
23% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
3 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Hertsmere Stations Can Test
Of the 26 listed stations, 25 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 Hertsmere. Motorcycle riders have 6 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 6; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 3; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Watford (10), Borehamwood (6), Potters Bar (6), Potters Bar,hertfordshire (2) and 2 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 | 6 | 23% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 6 | 23% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 0 | 0% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 25 | 96% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 3 | 12% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 6 | 23% | £58.60 |
Where the 26 Hertsmere stations are
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (10)
Stations in Hertsmere 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolution (Radlett) LtdUnit 1 The Fruit Farm | Radlett | WD7 8PW | 020 8952 9532 | 123457 |
| Goodmans AutosRear Of 16-20 Shenley Road | Borehamwood | WD6 1DS | 020 8953 3005 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentres LtdUnit 2 · Halfords Autocentre | Borehamwood | WD6 1FX | 020 8381 5661 | 123457 |
| Jj Auto SolutionsFurzewood House | Potters Bar | EN6 3JN | 01707 654334 | 123457 |
| Motortek LtdUnit 11 | Borehamwood | WD6 2FR | 020 8953 4443 | 123457 |
| Potters Bar Garage12 Barnet Road | Potters Bar,hertfordshire | EN6 2QS | 01707 644465 | 123457 |
| Potters Bar MOT Centre7 Station Close | Potters Bar,hertfordshire | EN6 1TL | 01707 643388 | 123457 |
| Potters Bar MOT Tyre Alignment and Adas CentreC&C Motors | Potters Bar | EN6 3JN | 07875 515263 | 123457 |
| Shanklin Motor CoUnit 21 Cranbourne Industrial Estate | Potters Bar | EN6 3JN | 01707 665187 | 123457 |
| Trident Bmss Ltd504 Bushey Mill Lane | Watford | WD23 2AS | 01923 220300 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (16)
Stations in Hertsmere 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Autos (Watford) LtdPark Avenue | Watford | WD23 2GD | 01923 247262 | 123457 |
| Brayleys Cars Limited46-52 High Road | Watford | WD23 1GQ | 020 8950 3311 | 123457 |
| Bushey Hall Garage LtdBushey Hall Drive | Watford | WD23 2QE | 01923 237135 | 123457 |
| Bushey Heath Garage Ltd6-10 High Road | Watford | WD23 1SE | 020 8420 5100 | 123457 |
| Cam (Potters Bar) LtdCranborne Road Industrial Est | Potters Bar | EN6 3JA | 01707 643821 | 123457 |
| Citygate WatfordOtterspool Way | Watford | WD25 8HL | 0844 558 5858 | 123457 |
| Exan Autos Ltd7-9 Bushey Hall Road | Watford | WD23 2EB | 01923 233167 | 123457 |
| J & M MotorsGlenhaven Avenue | Borehamwood | WD6 1BB | 020 8953 4501 | 123457 |
| Kipling Motorist Centre152 High Street | Bushey | WD23 3DH | 020 8950 8858 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitBullhead Road · Kwik Fit | Borehamwood | WD6 1LB | 020 8207 1820 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit37 Barnet Road · Kwik Fit | Potters Bar | EN6 2QX | 01707 649500 | 123457 |
| L E Cramer Motor Engineers Ltd16 Bushey Hall Road | Watford | WD23 2EA | 01923 254318 | 123457 |
| Milcars MazdaOtterspool Way | Watford | WD25 8HL | 01923 257777 | 123457 |
| Oakmere Service CentreUnit 2 Hollies Way | Potters Bar | EN6 5BH | 01707 642481 | 123457 |
| Spire BMW Stirling CornerChester Road | Borehamwood | WD6 1LT | 020 8731 4200 | 123457 |
| Watford AudiOtterspool Way | Watford | WD25 8HL | 01923 202800 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Hertsmere
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.
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- 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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