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MOT Test Centres in Tamworth
38 MOT test stations in Tamworth, Staffordshire (West Midlands) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 4 (11%) test motorcycles, 9 (24%) test Class 7 vans and 26 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
38
#23 of 30 districts in West Midlands
Test motorcycles
4
11% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
9
24% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
3 / 2
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Tamworth Stations Can Test
Of the 38 listed stations, 35 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 Tamworth. Motorcycle riders have 4 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 9; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 3; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. 3 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Tamworth (36), Staffordshire (2). 4 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 | 11% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 4 | 11% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 2 | 5% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 35 | 92% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 3 | 8% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 9 | 24% | £58.60 |
Where the 38 Tamworth stations are
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (12)
Stations in Tamworth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Auto Centre LimitedApollo | Tamworth | B79 7TA | 01827 310509 | 123457 |
| Ariane Auto's112B Mariner | Tamworth | B79 7UL | 01827 64346 | 123457 |
| ATS Euromaster Limited (Tamworth)Tame Valley Industrial Estate · ATS Euromaster | Tamworth | B77 5DF | 01827 281983 | 123457 |
| Bike Tec Motorcycles LimitedUnit 8 | Tamworth | B77 5BZ | 01827 261866 | 123457 |
| Cr MOT Centre LimitedUnit 13 La Grange | Tamworth | B79 7XD | 01827 767311 | 123457 |
| Johnsons CarsSaxon Drive | Tamworth | B79 7HD | 01827 306700 | 123457 |
| Midlands Motorcycle ServicesUnit 2 | Tamworth | B77 5BZ | 07572 421070 | 123457 |
| Motor Vehicle Services Tamworth Limited78 Glascote Road | Tamworth | B77 2AF | 01827 262422 | 123457 |
| N/AUnit 1 Forties | Tamworth | B77 5DG | 01827 280088 | 123457 |
| Polesworth Garage LtdPg House | Tamworth | B77 4DS | 01827 302450 | 123457 |
| Sutton Motorcycles361 Watling Street | Tamworth | B77 5AD | 01827 280905 | 123457 |
| Tcs Motor Services LimitedUnit 3, 66 Fazeley Road | Tamworth | B78 3JN | 01827 310629 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (26)
Stations in Tamworth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.C.E Services (Tamworth) Ltd65B High Street | Staffordshire | B77 1LG | 01827 825282 | 123457 |
| Ashby Road Service StationAshby Road | Tamworth | B79 8AL | 01827 64459 | 123457 |
| Bridges Auto's LtdUnit 103C | Tamworth | B77 1AG | 01827 312233 | 123457 |
| C R MOT Centre LimitedUnit 9 Cavendish | Tamworth | B79 7XH | 01827 767311 | 123457 |
| Car CrazyLower Gungate | Staffordshire | B79 7JN | 01827 67020 | 123457 |
| Chambers HyundaiLichfield Road | Tamworth | B79 7TP | 01827 63111 | 123457 |
| Forge Auto Repairs LimitedUnit 11 Two Gates Industrial Estate | Tamworth | B77 5AE | 01827 286544 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre365 Watling Street · Halfords Autocentre | Tamworth | B77 5AD | 01827 283906 | 123457 |
| Hopleys Farm Service Station LimitedArgyle Street | Tamworth | B77 3EW | 01827 63896 | 123457 |
| Johnsons Volkswagen TamworthVentura Park Road | Tamworth | B78 3HL | 01827 317000 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit113 Mariner · Kwik Fit | Tamworth | B79 7UL | 01827 59699 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitUpper Gungate · Kwik Fit | Tamworth | B79 7NU | 01827 61911 | 123457 |
| L&R RepairsThe Garage | Tamworth | B77 5BJ | 07970 399262 | 123457 |
| Mini TamworthPlot 1 Cardinal Point | Tamworth | B78 3JF | 01827 309001 | 123457 |
| Mr Tyre LimitedUnit 1 | Tamworth | B77 1AG | 01827 50768 | 123457 |
| Norris Bros Garages Ltd109 Lichfield Street | Tamworth | B79 7QB | 01827 61317 | 123457 |
| R K Automotive LimitedUnit 4 Mariner | Tamworth | B79 7UL | 01827 63866 | 123457 |
| R N Upton & Co32 Tamworth Road | Tamworth | B77 1EQ | 01827 260251 | 123457 |
| Steven Eagell ToyotaVentura Park Road | Tamworth | B78 3HL | 01827 218430 | 123457 |
| Sutton Park Motor CompanyUnit 13 | Tamworth | B79 7TP | 01827 305080 | 123457 |
| Sytner TamworthSite 4 | Tamworth | B78 3HG | 01827 309000 | 123457 |
| Tamworth AudiKinson Drive | Tamworth | B78 3JF | 01827 307444 | 123457 |
| Tamworth Auto Repair1 Wardle Street | Tamworth | B79 7QH | 01827 66148 | 123457 |
| Tamworth EnginesUnit 13 | Tamworth | B77 5BZ | 01827 250528 | 123457 |
| Vertu Nissan TamworthVentura Park Road | Tamworth | B78 3HL | 020 3901 3488 | 123457 |
| Wilnecote Motor Co LtdWatling Street | Tamworth | B77 5AB | 01827 288300 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Tamworth
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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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.
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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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