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MOT Test Centres in Southwark
19 MOT test stations in Southwark (London) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 4 (21%) test motorcycles, 2 (11%) 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; £40-55 is typical.
Stations listed
19
#28 of 33 districts in London
Test motorcycles
4
21% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
2
11% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
0 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Southwark Stations Can Test
Of the 19 listed stations, 18 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 Southwark. Motorcycle riders have 4 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 2; 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. 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 | 4 | 21% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 4 | 21% | £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 | 18 | 95% | £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 | 2 | 11% | £58.60 |
Where the 19 Southwark stations are
Every listed station in Southwark on one map. Point at a row in the tables below and its pin lights up; click a pin and the table jumps to that station. Zoom in and the clusters break apart into individual sites.
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (6)
Stations in Southwark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Autos Ltd35A Clifton Way | London | SE15 2LH | 020 7252 9757 | 123457 |
| General Autos171 Abbey Street | London | SE1 3GR | 020 7237 3444 | 123457 |
| London ScootersLondon Scooters | London | SE1 3JW | 020 7378 1667 | 123457 |
| Millenium Motors SE1 LtdArch 43-47 Kings Bench Street | London | SE1 0QX | 020 7928 5005 | 123457 |
| Turners Test Centre Ltd11A Barry Road | London | SE22 0HX | 020 8693 1175 | 123457 |
| Yannis Motors MOT CentreUnit 5 | London | SE15 4RF | 020 7732 6242 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (13)
Stations in Southwark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Motors Ltd50 Blenheim Grove | London | SE15 4QL | 020 3518 3062 | 123457 |
| Croxted Motors of Dulwich204 Croxted Road | London | SE24 9DG | 020 8674 0034 | 123457 |
| Gj Motors17 Plough Way | London | SE16 2LS | 020 7231 8861 | 123457 |
| Government Car Service306 St James Road | London | SE1 5JX | 020 7944 3857 | 123457 |
| J F Auto Services LLPArch 206 | London | SE17 3EZ | 020 7708 0674 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit684-698 Old Kent Road · Kwik Fit | London | SE15 1JS | 020 7358 9956 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit120-128 Walworth Road · Kwik Fit | London | SE17 1JL | 020 7703 8744 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit55-63 Grove Vale · Kwik Fit | London | SE22 8QE | 020 8693 6108 | 123457 |
| London Star Auto Ltd2A Denmark Road | London | SE5 9EW | 020 7326 5129 | 123457 |
| Mick's Garage (Bombay Street) Limited16-18 Bombay Street | London | SE16 3UX | 020 7231 7300 | 123457 |
| N E M MotorsArch 219 | London | SE15 4QL | 020 7635 6531 | 123457 |
| South London Clutch & GearboxArch 200-234 | London | SE15 4BX | 020 7252 8704 | 123457 |
| Waytune Auto Services40A Culmore Road | London | SE15 2RQ | 020 7639 1680 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Southwark
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.
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- 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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