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MOT Test Centres in Welwyn Hatfield
32 MOT test stations in Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 4 (13%) test motorcycles, 7 (22%) test Class 7 vans and 22 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
32
#36 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
4
13% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
7
22% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
7 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Welwyn Hatfield Stations Can Test
Of the 32 listed stations, 31 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 Welwyn Hatfield. Motorcycle riders have 4 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 7; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 7; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Welwyn Garden City (16), Hatfield (11), Herts (2), Cuffley (1) and 2 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 | 4 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 4 | 13% | £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 | 31 | 97% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 7 | 22% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 7 | 22% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (10)
Stations in Welwyn Hatfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bikersrealm LtdUnit 23 | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 2BH | 01707 321666 | 123457 |
| Brayleys Cars LimitedMillwards House | Hatfield | AL9 5SD | 01707 912900 | 123457 |
| Fairway Tyre & Auto Services Ltd1 Bury Road | Hatfield | AL10 8BJ | 01707 268740 | 123457 |
| Malmech & Mannion3 & 4 Southfield | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 4ST | 01707 322668 | 123457 |
| MOT Your Car LtdRear Of 34 Burrowfield | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 4SR | 01707 518729 | 123457 |
| Old Welwyn MOT12-14 School Lane | Welwyn | AL6 9PH | 01438 715076 | 123457 |
| Overland AutomotiveUnit 6 | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 1RX | 07985 553190 | 123457 |
| Saga Truck & van LtdTravellers Lane | Hatfield | AL9 7HN | 01707 261111 | 123457 |
| Welwyn Tyre and MOT Centre8 Quadrant Park | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 1FS | 01707 322399 | 123457 |
| Wings of Welwyn5 Southfield | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 4ST | 01707 320174 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (22)
Stations in Welwyn Hatfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrowfield Auto Services Ltd2 Woodfield Road | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 1JQ | 01707 393017 | 123457 |
| Citroen Hatfield1 Great North Road | Hatfield | AL9 5JA | 01707 288550 | 123457 |
| Cuffley Motor Company LtdSopers Road | Cuffley | EN6 4RY | 01707 872881 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres Limited1 South Mundells · Formula One Autocentres | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 1EP | 01707 371411 | 123457 |
| G & B Autos Ltd12 Little Burrow | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 4SW | 01707 707110 | 123457 |
| G & D Auto Services LtdUnit 7 | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 1EN | 01707 321311 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreUnit B · Halfords Autocentre | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 1HL | 01707 396097 | 123457 |
| Hallgrove Garage LtdUnit 4 | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 1AU | 01707 391985 | 123457 |
| Hatfield Jaguar Land RoverGrange Hatfield | Hatfield | AL10 9US | 01707 266255 | 123457 |
| Jack Barclay Service CentreHR Owen Dealerships | Hatfield | AL10 9WN | 01707 524111 | 123457 |
| Jn Tyres7 Swallow End | Herts | AL7 1JA | 01707 329181 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit27 Bridge Road East · Kwik Fit | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 1JE | 01707 395995 | 123457 |
| M G SticklandUnit 25 | Hatfield | AL10 9EW | 01707 265887 | 123457 |
| Multi Sites174 Great North Road | Hatfield | AL9 5JN | 07717 516367 | 123457 |
| P T Motors LtdSouthern Cross Garage | North Mymms | AL9 7TS | 01707 662687 | 123457 |
| Pit-Stop Autocentres (Wgc) LtdUnit 4 | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 4TB | 01707 393739 | 123457 |
| Porsche Centre Hatfield1 Hatfield Avenue | Hatfield | AL10 9UA | 01707 277911 | 123457 |
| Steven Eagell ToyotaH R Owen Park | Hatfield | AL9 5JN | 01707 252100 | 123457 |
| Supertyres Motorist Centre (Welwyn) Ltd23A Broadwater Road | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 3BQ | 01707 371111 | 123457 |
| Welham Green Service StationDellsome Lane | Hatfield | AL9 7NF | 01707 267100 | 123457 |
| Welwyn Auto Centre9 Blenheim Couirt | Welwyn Garden City | AL7 1AN | 01707 818492 | 123457 |
| Welwyn Test Centre27A Hyde Way | Herts | AL7 3UQ | 01707 373622 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Welwyn Hatfield
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.
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