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MOT Test Centres in West Lancashire
44 MOT test stations in West Lancashire, Lancashire (North West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 9 (20%) test motorcycles, 12 (27%) test Class 7 vans and 25 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £25-40 is typical.
Stations listed
44
#27 of 35 districts in North West
Test motorcycles
9
20% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
12
27% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
10 / 2
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the West Lancashire Stations Can Test
Of the 44 listed stations, 43 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 West Lancashire. Motorcycle riders have 9 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 12; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 10; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Ormskirk (17), Skelmersdale (11), Preston (5), Wigan (4) and 5 other post towns. 2 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 9 | 20% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 9 | 20% | £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 | 43 | 98% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 10 | 23% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 12 | 27% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (19)
Stations in West Lancashire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Taylor Auto RepairsRear Of No 7 Appley Lane North | Wigan | WN6 9AP | 01257 254934 | 123457 |
| Church Garage MOT LtdJacksmere Lane | Ormskirk | L40 9RT | 01704 880316 | 123457 |
| D B Cars & Commercials LtdDawber Delph Industrial Area | Wigan | WN6 9DN | 01257 367001 | 123457 |
| Darran Prescott AutosUnit 3 | Skelmersdale | WN8 9SA | 07710 892354 | 123457 |
| Heatons Garage LimitedRailway Approach | Ormskirk | L39 2DD | 01695 572029 | 123457 |
| Holmeswood Garage Limited201 The Marshes Lane | Preston | PR4 6JS | 01704 821318 | 123457 |
| J & M Morgan EngineeringUnit 8 Tollgate Crescent | Ormskirk | L40 8LT | 01704 896666 | 123457 |
| J Cheetham & SonsTower Garage | Preston | PR4 6UD | 01772 812358 | 123457 |
| Lindons GarageGrimrod Place | Skelmersdale | WN8 5UU | 01695 724024 | 123457 |
| Max Torque Cans LtdUnit 5 Osprey Place | Ormskirk | L40 8TG | 01704 893337 | 123457 |
| Multi2A Toogood Lane | Wigan | WN6 9PL | 01257 451656 | 123457 |
| Plox Motors LimitedPlox Brow | Preston | PR4 6HB | 01772 813437 | 123457 |
| Red Rose Recovery Ltd1 Selby Place | Skelmersdale | WN8 8EF | 01695 227020 | 123457 |
| Ringtail Garage LimitedUnit 3 | Ormskirk | L40 8JY | 01704 897244 | 123457 |
| Rnb Commercials Limited7A Paddock Road | Skelmersdale | WN8 9PL | 01695 50800 | 123457 |
| Rnb Commercials Ltd36 Greenheys Place | Skelmersdale | WN8 9SA | 01695 50800 | 123457 |
| Suttons Garage26 Blackgate Lane | Preston | PR4 6US | 07779 011880 | 123457 |
| Swifts Recovery & MOT LimitedUnit 6 | Burscough | L40 8JS | 01704 895422 | 123457 |
| Westgate Tyre and Service Centre Ltd46 Westgate | Skelmersdale | WN8 8AZ | 01695 722246 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (25)
Stations in West Lancashire 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; £25-40 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Davies Autos Ltd45 Liverpool Rd South | Ormskirk | L40 7SU | 01704 895713 | 123457 |
| Auto Safety CentreUnit 4/5 | Ormskirk | L39 3LY | 01695 579518 | 123457 |
| Bull & Dog GarageLiverpool Road South | Ormskirk | L40 7SU | 01704 892198 | 123457 |
| Causeway Garage95 Causeway Lane | Rufford | L40 1SL | 01704 821803 | 123457 |
| Chorley Group152 County Road | Ormskirk | L39 1NW | 01695 572551 | 123457 |
| D and C Autos LtdUnit 1, 63A Hesketh Lane | Preston | PR4 6AQ | 01772 603900 | 123457 |
| Hales Autos29 Chapel Lane Banks | Lancashire | PR9 8EY | 01704 224382 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre2 Westgate · Halfords Autocentre | Skelmersdale | WN8 8AZ | 01695 723366 | 123457 |
| Halliwell Jones Ltd59/61 Southport Road | Southport | PR8 5JF | 01704 503800 | 123457 |
| Heatons Bridge Garage LimitedHeatons Bridge Road | Ormskirk | L40 8JG | 01704 840368 | 123457 |
| J W Gaskell Garage ServicesDingle Garage | Skelmersdale | WN8 0EN | 01695 624261 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitKnowsley Road · Kwik Fit | Ormskirk | L39 4RB | 01695 580585 | 123457 |
| Lancashire FordHayfield Road | Ormskirk | L39 1NZ | 01695 573911 | 123457 |
| Lathom Motorcraft15 Briars Lane | Ormskirk | L40 5TG | 01704 893284 | 123457 |
| Marshall Abram LimitedOrchard Garage | Ormskirk | L39 2EP | 01695 572134 | 123457 |
| Moss Street GarageCorner Of Moss Street And 23A | Skelmersdale | WN8 8AU | 01695 724305 | 123457 |
| Pit Stop Garage168 County Road | Ormskirk | L39 3LY | 01695 576478 | 123457 |
| Premier Tyres & Autocare Ltd167 Blaguegate Lane | Skelmersdale | WN8 8TY | 01695 50393 | 123457 |
| Queen Street Garage LimitedQueen Street | Ormskirk | L39 4RR | 01695 573128 | 123457 |
| Southport Honda53-55 Southport Road | Southport | PR8 5JF | 01704 500501 | 123457 |
| Sterling Motors (Skelmersdale) LtdUnit 3B 11 Glebe Road | Skelmersdale | WN8 9JP | 01695 729038 | 123457 |
| Whites Motors (Ormskirk) Ltd100-102 New Court Way | Ormskirk | L39 2YT | 01695 571086 | 123457 |
| Wide Cross Service Station Limited2 College Road | Upholland | WN8 0PY | 01695 622978 | 123457 |
| Woods Motors12 Moss Road | Southport | PR8 4HZ | 01704 565241 | 123457 |
| Wrightington MOT Centre Limited275 Mossy Lea Road | Wigan | WN6 9RN | 01257 421668 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in West Lancashire
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
North of England typical (Class 4 car)
£25-40
From this site's regional guide for North West
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. Some of the cheapest MOTs in the UK; deals under £30 are common in the big cities. 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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