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MOT Test Centres in Swindon

87 MOT test stations in Swindon (South West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 10 (11%) test motorcycles, 30 (34%) test Class 7 vans and 53 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

87

#10 of 26 districts in South West

Test motorcycles

10

11% hold Class 1 or 2

Test Class 7 vans

30

34% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)

Class 5 / Class 3

11 / 2

Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers

What the Swindon Stations Can Test

Of the 87 listed stations, 84 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 Swindon. Motorcycle riders have 10 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 30; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 11; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. 3 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Swindon (82), Wiltshire (2), Castle Eaton (1), Swindon,wiltshire (1) and 1 other post towns. 8 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.

ClassVehiclesStationsShareDVSA max
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc1011%£29.65
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc1011%£29.65
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg22%£37.80
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats8497%£54.85
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats1113%£59.55 to £80.65
Class 7Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg3034%£58.60

Where the 87 Swindon stations are

Every listed station in Swindon 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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Outline map of Swindon with 87 MOT test stations marked
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (34)

Stations in Swindon 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.

Specialist MOT test stations in Swindon
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
4K Commercials LtdUnit 12 Bridgewater CloseSwindonSN2 1ED01793 677666123457
Allen Ford LimitedUnit 7SwindonSN3 3LL01793 646600123457
Apex Automotive CentreUnit 5 Rushey PlattSwindonSN5 8WQ01793 877477123457
Auto Mend Centre LtdUnit 3E Blackworth Industrial EstateSwindonSN6 7NA07476 032845123457
Bike TreadsKennedy DriveSwindonSN3 3SB01793 615995123457
British Body BuildersHanger L6WroughtonSN4 0QZ01672 841389123457
Castle Eaton Vehicle Services LtdUnit 3Castle EatonSN6 6JX01285 810808123457
Cross Street GarageThames AvenueSwindonSN25 3NT01793 534501123457
Cross Street GarageUnit 1SwindonSN1 2EL01793 524333123457
Ctl Motor CompanyUnit 12 At Kendrick Industrial EstateSwindonSN2 2DU01793 514534123457
Fat Bustards Garage UK LimitedUnit 12 AshSwindonSN2 8UN01793 976464123457
Fish Brothers (Swindon) LimitedUnits 1-4 Newcombe DriveSwindonSN2 1DX01793 758100123457
Fish Brothers KIA / Volkswagen van CentreAshworth RoadSwindonSN5 7UR01793 618216123457
Fish Brothers Nissan/Skoda1 Fenn CloseSwindonSN5 5BL01793 758100123457
Halfords Autocentres LtdUnit 2 · Halfords AutocentreSwindonSN1 2NN01793 481936123457
Imperial Tyres LimitedDunbeath RoadSwindonSN2 8EA01793 531990123457
J B AutosMarshgate Industrial EstateSwindonSN1 2PA01793 495183123457
Johnsons Cars LimitedForest Park RoadSwindonSN5 5PQ01793 891700123457
Kall Fit AutocentreUnit 5 Bramble CloseSwindonSN2 8DW01793 977800123457
Lower Stratton Service Station268 Ermin StreetSwindonSN3 4LW01793 823069123457
M and M MotorsUnit 33C Bramble RoadSwindonSN2 8HB07881 623555123457
M4 Service & MOT CentreUnit TSwindonSN5 7YT01793 619200123457
Manor Garage Swindon LtdUnit BSwindonSN2 2NP01793 423119123457
Mod Autos Limited24 Turnpike RoadSwindonSN26 7EA01793 721441123457
MOT Auto CentreUnit 2CSwindonSN25 5AZ01793 700345123457
Motest SwindonWedgewood RoadSwindonSN2 1DZ01793 613448123457
Pjs Autos (Swindon) LtdUnit 10SwindonSN2 2DT01793 614442123457
Protyre Swindon (Bell Silencer)Hooper Place · ProtyreSwindonSN1 3RA01793 433334123457
RedversRedvers YardSwindonSN2 1EY01793 541010123457
Royal Mail Group PLC Vehicle Services WorkshopRowland Hill CloseSwindonSN3 5TQ07483 372805123457
Rygor Commercials LmitedHunts RiseSwindonSN3 4TG01793 833030123457
S & R Motors (Stratton) LimitedRear Of 107/109 Stratton RoadSwindonSN1 2NY01793 422228123457
Steve Lynham Motorcycle RepairsUnit 3SwindonSN25 6PD01793 820630123457
Swindon Cars LtdUnit 2SwindonSN1 2PA01793 422226123457

Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (53)

Stations in Swindon 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.

Class 4 only MOT test stations in Swindon
StationTownPostcodePhoneClasses
Alan Watkins Motor RepairsUnit 2SwindonSN2 2PN01793 613001123457
Andrew Barker AltoftUnit 20SwindonSN6 7NA01793 950871123457
ATS Euromaster Ltd (Swindon)Unit 9 Hobley Drive · ATS EuromasterWiltshireSN3 4NS01793 834042123457
Auto Diagnostics & Servicing LtdAuto Diagnostics & Service LtdWiltshireSN5 7YT01793 611081123457
Auto Engine Tune19A St Philips RoadSwindonSN2 7QP01793 824189123457
AutomaxUnit 7 Lynton RoadSwindonSN2 2QJ01793 979034123457
Baileys Vehicle ServicesUnit 1SwindonSN1 2PA01793 534247123457
Bansal MotorsB S S HouseSwindonSN2 2PJ01793 436478123457
Bathwick Tyres SwindonUnit T2 I O Trade CentreSwindonSN3 4NS01793 822260123457
Bob Wiseman LimitedUnit 2BSwindonSN5 8WQ01793 434523123457
Car Shop SwindonPenny LaneSwindonSN3 3BW01793 399568123457
Carite Ltd1-3 Moormead RoadSwindonSN4 9BS01793 812777123457
Cross Street GarageCross StreetSwindonSN1 3JT01793 524333123457
Dellers (Swindon) LtdThe GarageSwindonSN3 4NS01793 828360123457
Dick Lovett (Specialist Cars) LimitedRushey ParkSwindonSN5 8WG01793 615999123457
Dick Lovett (Specialist Cars) LtdAshworth RoadSwindonSN5 7YH01793 615222123457
Dick Lovett Sporting LimitedThe CopseSwindonSN5 8YW01793 615000123457
Eden VauxhallLangley RoadSwindonSN5 5QJ01793 883600123457
Essential Vehicle ServicesEnterprise HouseSwindonSN2 2YZ01793 497826123457
Fawcetts Garage (Newbury)Great Western WaySwindonSN5 8UY01793 882299123457
Fish Brothers (Peugeot)Great Western WaySwindonSN5 7YQ01793 412555123457
Fish Brothers (Swindon) LimitedPaddington DriveSwindonSN5 7SB01793 421444123457
Fish Brothers Nissan Service Centre1-4 Newcombe DriveSwindonSN2 1DZ01793 758097123457
Fish Brothers RenaultPaddington DriveSwindonSN5 7SB01793 645655123457
Formula One Auto Centres2268 Dunbeath Road · Formula One AutocentresSwindonSN2 8EA01793 611333123457
Greenbridge MOT Autocentre Ltd1A Oppenheimer CentreSwindonSN3 3LH01793 618518123457
Halfords AutocentreUnit 9 Callenders · Halfords AutocentreSwindonSN5 7JF01793 878087123457
Inchcape Volkswagen SwindonFrankland RoadSwindonSN5 8YG01793 600010123457
Infinity Motors LtdUnit 11SwindonSN2 8HB01793 938401123457
K D MUnit 2SwindonSN2 8AR01793 487130123457
Kwik FitUnit 3 Lynton Road · Kwik FitSwindon,wiltshireSN2 2QJ01793 685805123457
Kwik Fit2 County Road · Kwik FitSwindonSN1 2EW01793 520629123457
Kwik FitGreat Western Way · Kwik FitSwindonSN2 1US01793 511310123457
L&S Auto ServiceOld Farm BarnSwindonSN3 4SL01793 296700123457
Lucknow Garage RepairsStratton RoadSwindonSN1 2PR01793 822414123457
M & B AutosChapel StreetSwindonSN2 8DA01793 612600123457
Marshall Motor Group LimitedDorcan WaySwindonSN3 3RA01793 414214123457
Marshgate GarageStratton RoadSwindonSN1 2NY01793 533336123457
Mercedes Benz of SwindonDrakes WaySwindonSN3 3HT01793 756666123457
Mike Allen ServicesUnit 2ASwindonSN1 5DE01793 612870123457
Mr Clutch AutocentresUnit T15SwindonSN3 4NS01793 829695123457
Orbit MOT and Service CentreUnits 14 & 15SwindonSN5 7YG01793 487491123457
P L Motor ServicesUnit 2264SwindonSN2 8EA01793 613771123457
Palmers GarageDarby CloseSwindonSN2 2PN01793 522724123457
Plaister Auto ServicesUnit ASwindonSN2 8EA01793 511873123457
PlatinumPaddington DriveSwindonSN5 7SB01793 816800123457
Porsche Centre CardiffUnit 16 SunriseSwindonSN5 8YQ01793 615888123457
Simpsons of SwindonBlackworth PavillionSwindonSN6 7NA01793 767000123457
St Margarets Garage1 Highworth RoadSwindonSN3 4QW01793 823166123457
Swindon AudiDelta Business ParkSwindonSN5 7XG01793 777700123457
Swindon Technical Services LtdKennedy DriveSwindonSN3 3SB01793 433366123457
Technoquip Xl LtdUnit 21SwindonSN2 8HB01793 528298123457
Vehicle Body Repair CentreUnit BSwindonSN2 2QJ01793 488473123457

What an MOT costs in Swindon

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

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 1Motorcycles up to 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 2Motorcycles over 200cc£29.65£20-29
Class 3Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg£37.80£28-37
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45
Class 5Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats£59.55 to £80.65£50-80
Class 7Goods 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.

Nearby Districts

Cotswoldabout 16 miles between district centres48Vale of White Horseabout 18 miles between district centres59Wiltshireabout 21 miles between district centres235West Oxfordshireabout 21 miles between district centres49Stroudabout 24 miles between district centres57West Berkshireabout 24 miles between district centres66

All districts in South West · All regions

Related MOT cost guides

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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Updated 2026-06-11