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MOT Test Centres in Worthing
32 MOT test stations in Worthing, West Sussex (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 3 (9%) test motorcycles, 6 (19%) test Class 7 vans and 23 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £35-50 is typical.
Stations listed
32
#49 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
3
9% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
6
19% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
4 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Worthing Stations Can Test
Of the 32 listed stations, 30 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 Worthing. Motorcycle riders have 3 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 6; 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 Worthing (29), Goring by Sea (1), West Sussex (1), Worthing, West Sussex (1). 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 | 3 | 9% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 3 | 9% | £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 | 30 | 94% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 4 | 13% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 6 | 19% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (9)
Stations in Worthing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfs Motorcycles Limited100 Dominion Road | Worthing | BN14 8JP | 01903 200948 | 123457 |
| Brighton Road Motors102-108 Brighton Road | Worthing | BN11 2EN | 01903 236385 | 123457 |
| Caffyns PLCT/A Worthing Volkswagen | Worthing | BN12 6FH | 01903 837878 | 123457 |
| M-Tech Garage Services LimitedUnit 3 Silverdale | Worthing | BN11 2RZ | 01903 202899 | 123457 |
| Motest Southern LimitedUnit 6 Silverdale | Worthing | BN11 2RZ | 01903 205070 | 123457 |
| MotorsenseUnit 5 Hazelwood Trading Estate | Worthing | BN14 8LU | 01903 823880 | 123457 |
| Pk Autosmart LimitedWoods Way Trading Estate | Goring by Sea | BN12 4QY | 01903 366006 | 123457 |
| Sussex Rolling Road 2001 LimitedShop C Limbrick Corner | Worthing | BN12 6JH | 01903 531750 | 123457 |
| Swift Motor Services LimitedUnit 22 Hambridge Trading Estate | Worthing | BN14 8NA | 01903 237137 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (23)
Stations in Worthing 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; £35-50 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A and R Motors LtdUnit 2, Ivy Arch Road | Worthing | BN14 8BX | 01903 492425 | 123457 |
| Andy Levins ServiceUnit 1 | Worthing | BN14 8PN | 01903 200754 | 123457 |
| AutomotionUnit 8 Northbrook Business Park | Worthing | BN14 8PQ | 01903 219983 | 123457 |
| Autotec11A Wordsworth Road | Worthing | BN11 3NH | 01903 231738 | 123457 |
| Cartech Autocentres Limited8 Station Parade | Worthing | BN11 4SS | 01903 248480 | 123457 |
| Cedar Garage Limited307 Tarring Road | Worthing | BN11 5JG | 01903 248967 | 123457 |
| Central Auto Repair ServicesCentral Works | Worthing | BN14 7BU | 01903 207219 | 123457 |
| Dinnages Garages LimitedBrougham Road | Worthing | BN11 2NR | 01903 820505 | 123457 |
| Dominion GarageUnit 4A Southdownview Way | Worthing | BN14 8NL | 01903 964526 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre51-53 Broadwater Street · Halfords Autocentre | Worthing | BN14 8AH | 01903 212323 | 123457 |
| JCB Ashford van CentreBroadwater Road | West Sussex | BN14 8AH | 01903 247000 | 123457 |
| Keen and Betts Limited42 Findon Road | Worthing | BN14 0AB | 01903 264422 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit26 Teville Road · Kwik Fit | Worthing | BN11 1UG | 01903 217121 | 123457 |
| Park Crescent Garage and Company LimitedClifton Road | Worthing | BN11 4DP | 01903 236680 | 123457 |
| Parkway Motors LimitedSelden Lane | Worthing | BN11 2BN | 01903 215577 | 123457 |
| Setyres and Exhaust147A Tarring Road | Worthing | BN11 4HE | 01903 209106 | 123457 |
| Sovereign Motors LimitedFriar Walk | Worthing, West Sussex | BN13 1BL | 01903 691798 | 123457 |
| Stedmans GarageArundel Road | Worthing | BN13 3ES | 01903 691666 | 123457 |
| VariousPalatine Road | Worthing | BN12 6JH | 01903 444910 | 123457 |
| Worthing Car Sales150 Findon Road | Worthing | BN14 0EL | 01903 695540 | 123457 |
| Worthing Motors Limited26-30 Broadwater Road | Worthing | BN14 8AG | 01903 536178 | 123457 |
| YeomansYeoman Road | Worthing | BN13 3NS | 01903 694499 | 123457 |
| Yeomans35 Brougham Road | Worthing | BN11 2NR | 01903 820442 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Worthing
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
South East typical (Class 4 car)
£35-50
From this site's regional guide for South East
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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. 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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- 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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