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MOT Test Centres in Watford
29 MOT test stations in Watford, Hertfordshire (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 4 (14%) test motorcycles, 8 (28%) test Class 7 vans and 18 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
29
#39 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
4
14% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
8
28% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
4 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Watford Stations Can Test
Of the 29 listed stations, 27 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 Watford. Motorcycle riders have 4 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 8; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 4; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Watford (27), Hertfordshire (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 | 14% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 4 | 14% | £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 | 27 | 93% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 4 | 14% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 8 | 28% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (11)
Stations in Watford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ST Motorbike RepairsUnit 15 Riverside Works | Watford | WD19 4HY | 07841 915651 | 123457 |
| Asl Executive LtdUnit 1D Greycaine Road | Watford | WD24 7GP | 01923 547583 | 123457 |
| Fairway Tyre & Auto Services (Watford) LtdUnit 1 | Watford | WD24 4PT | 01923 241045 | 123457 |
| Falcon Autotech36A Queen Marys Avenue | Watford | WD18 7JP | 01923 254629 | 123457 |
| Hartwell Watford200 Rickmansworth Road | Watford | WD18 7JS | 01923 220550 | 123457 |
| Junction Motors Watford Ltd1A Garnett Close | Watford | WD24 7GL | 01923 816395 | 123457 |
| Mastertronic Vhicle Solutions LtdUnit 2A | Watford | WD24 7GP | 07850 501098 | 123457 |
| Motosolve96/98 Cecil Street | Hertfordshire | WD24 5AP | 07850 359668 | 123457 |
| N/AUnit 2 Trade City | Hertfordshire | WD18 0GS | 01923 273456 | 123457 |
| S & N Service LtdBermer House | Watford | WD24 4XX | 01923 819061 | 123457 |
| T H Motorsport LtdUnit D | Watford | WD18 8UA | 01923 237444 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (18)
Stations in Watford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Motors Ltd329 St Albans Road | Watford | WD24 6PL | 01923 813000 | 123457 |
| Autoelite LtdUnit 2, 8 Colonial Way | Watford | WD24 4PT | 01923 232541 | 123457 |
| Cousins Garage Ltd9 Mowat Industrial Estate | Watford | WD24 7UY | 01923 222817 | 123457 |
| Eds Garage25-29 Harwoods Road | Watford | WD18 7RB | 01923 250083 | 123457 |
| Glyn Hopkin Ltd252-272 Lower High Street | Watford | WD17 2JJ | 01923 215555 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnits 1, 2 & 3A · Halfords Autocentre | Watford | WD18 0FN | 01923 805135 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit 1, 16 Greycaine Road · Halfords Autocentre | Watford | WD24 7GP | 01923 587304 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit5 Bushey Mill Lane · Kwik Fit | Watford | WD24 7QT | 01923 228282 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitWatford Arches Retail Park · Kwik Fit | Watford | WD17 2JJ | 01923 249892 | 123457 |
| Mercedes Benz of WatfordColne Bridge Retail Park | Watford | WD17 2JG | 01923 691260 | 123457 |
| Motstop PlusUnit 8 | Watford | WD18 7EN | 01923 243277 | 123457 |
| Multi SitesLower High Street | Watford | WD17 2JX | 01923 701557 | 123457 |
| Renault Watford3 Green Hill Crescent | Watford | WD18 8JG | 01923 486300 | 123457 |
| S & B MotorsUnit P2 | Watford | WD24 4YY | 020 8952 3560 | 123457 |
| Spire BMW WatfordUnit 4 | Watford | WD24 7RY | 01923 478181 | 123457 |
| T & F Motors LtdUnit 1 Greycaine Road | Watford | WD24 7GP | 01923 236301 | 123457 |
| Tolpits MotorsTolpits Garage | Watford | WD18 7QG | 01923 225126 | 123457 |
| Vicarage Road Service Station LLP58B Vicarage Road | Watford | WD18 0EN | 01923 231968 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Watford
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
| 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. 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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