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MOT Test Centres in Islington
8 MOT test stations in Islington (London) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 1 (13%) test motorcycles, 1 (13%) test Class 7 vans and 6 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £40-55 is typical.
Stations listed
8
#30 of 33 districts in London
Test motorcycles
1
13% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
1
13% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
0 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Islington Stations Can Test
Of the 8 listed stations, 7 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 Islington. Motorcycle riders have 1 option; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 1; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 0; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. 1 is a national chain or dealer-group branch; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 1 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 1 | 13% | £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 | 7 | 88% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 0 | 0% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 1 | 13% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (2)
Stations in Islington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burwin Motorcycles Ltd378-380 Essex Road | London | N1 3PF | 020 7359 3050 | 123457 |
| Dmp Autos Limited1-3 Georges Road | London | N7 8HD | 020 7700 2842 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (6)
Stations in Islington 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; £40-55 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cool Motor Services LimitedUnit 4 Frogmore Industrial Estate | London | N5 2PL | 020 7226 7700 | 123457 |
| Browning's Garage Limited71 Great Percy Street | London | WC1X 9QU | 020 7837 5450 | 123457 |
| Harry Motors II Ltd387 Camden Road | London | N7 0SH | 020 7607 3500 | 123457 |
| Holloway Service Station Ltd T/A SparsholtSparsholt Road | London | N19 4EL | 020 7272 2000 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit379 Camden Road · Kwik Fit | London | N7 0SH | 020 7700 7810 | 123457 |
| Marlborough Service Station170-172 Marlborough Road | London | N19 4NP | 020 7272 9405 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Islington
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
London typical (Class 4 car)
£40-55
From this site's regional guide for London
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. High overheads and strong demand mean many garages charge at or near the maximum. 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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