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MOT Test Centres in Lichfield
33 MOT test stations in Lichfield, Staffordshire (West Midlands) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 5 (15%) test motorcycles, 9 (27%) test Class 7 vans and 20 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
33
#28 of 30 districts in West Midlands
Test motorcycles
5
15% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
9
27% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
6 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Lichfield Stations Can Test
Of the 33 listed stations, 32 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 Lichfield. Motorcycle riders have 5 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 9; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 6; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Lichfield (17), Burntwood (3), Tamworth (3), Burton on Trent (2) and 5 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 | 15% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 5 | 15% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 3% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 32 | 97% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 6 | 18% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 9 | 27% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (13)
Stations in Lichfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & J Vehicle Repairs LtdNew Road | Walsall | WS7 0BT | 01543 684339 | 123457 |
| Acton MotorsBurton Road | Lichfield | WS13 8LN | 01543 263868 | 123457 |
| Allports GaragesWesthill Road | Lichfield | WS13 8NG | 01543 420120 | 123457 |
| Bennetts Autocare LtdOld Brewery Maltings | Lichfield | WS14 9DZ | 01543 255417 | 123457 |
| Burntwood MOT CentreUnit 17 Cobbett Road | Burntwood | WS7 3GL | 01543 270044 | 123457 |
| D M GKings Bromley Road | Lichfield | DE13 7DD | 01283 790221 | 123457 |
| Fairway Services LtdUnit 1 Rydal Estate | Rugeley | WS15 3HF | 01889 578278 | 123457 |
| Hillwood Auto Engineering LtdBangley Farm | Tamworth | B78 3DJ | 01827 280870 | 123457 |
| Pjs Autos (Lichfield) LtdEastern Avenue | Lichfield | WS13 6RN | 01543 258225 | 123457 |
| Pjs Autos Service & MOT Centre LtdUnits 25 And 26 Crossfield Road Industrial Estate | Lichfield | WS13 6RJ | 01543 411334 | 123457 |
| S.smith Motor EngineersUnit 13, Blythe House Farm | Rugeley | WS15 3QQ | 01889 504141 | 123457 |
| Sj'sUnit 8 Station Yard | Burton on Trent | DE13 7BD | 01283 791766 | 123457 |
| St John Street GarageDavidson Road | Lichfield | WS14 9DT | 01543 262120 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (20)
Stations in Lichfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Group LimitedUnit 28D Zone 3 | Burntwood | WS7 3JG | 01543 685656 | 123457 |
| Alrewas MotorsUnit 1 Station Yard | Burton on Trent | DE13 7BD | 01283 790104 | 123457 |
| Ama Garage Services LimitiedTewnalls Lane | Staffordshire | WS13 8HE | 01543 263066 | 123457 |
| Arbury PeugeotBirmingham Road | Lichfield | WS14 9BL | 01543 414404 | 123457 |
| Auto Mechanical Enterprises LtdUnit 32 | Shenstone | WS14 0DJ | 01543 481031 | 123457 |
| Bristol Street Motors Lichfield VauxhallEastern Avenue | Lichfield | WS13 7SA | 01543 414466 | 123457 |
| Central Garage Lichfield LimitedQueen Street | Lichfield | WS13 6QD | 01543 262826 | 123457 |
| Daves MOT CentreJet Garage | Tamworth | B78 3QA | 01827 284495 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres LimitedUnit 1A · Formula One Autocentres | Lichfield | WS13 7SF | 01543 411114 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre2 Prospect Drive · Halfords Autocentre | Lichfield | WS14 9UX | 01543 410606 | 123457 |
| Johnsons Skoda BurntwoodAttwood Road | Cannock | WS7 3GJ | 01543 450000 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitTrent Valley Road · Kwik Fit | Lichfield | WS13 6HB | 01543 419988 | 123457 |
| Lichfield Car and Alloy Centre LimitedUnit 11-13 Crossfield Industrial Estate | Lichfield | WS13 6RJ | 01543 250141 | 123457 |
| M J Motors (Burntwood) LtdUnit L18 Burntwood Business Park | Burntwood | WS7 3JQ | 01543 683695 | 123457 |
| Mercedes-Benz of TamworthMileoak | Tamworth | B78 3PQ | 01827 284284 | 123457 |
| Mr Tyre LtdStation Road | Lichfield | WS13 6HX | 01543 263507 | 123457 |
| Rugeley Auto Care LtdStation Road | Staffordshire | WS15 2HQ | 01889 582415 | 123457 |
| Sf Smith Mechanical Repairs Ltd20 Crossfield Road Ind Estate | Lichfield | WS13 6RJ | 01543 416262 | 123457 |
| Star Garage Burntwood LimitedLichfield Road | Walsall | WS7 0HQ | 01543 684511 | 123457 |
| T Turner Autos LimitedUnit 24 | Lichfield | WS13 6RJ | 01543 418896 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Lichfield
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
Midlands typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
From this site's regional guide for West Midlands
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. Urban areas have strong competition; rural areas charge slightly more. 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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